chris figat

graphic designer

860.690.5502 chrisfigat@gmail.com www.chrisfigatart.com

14 chatham lane, Bristol, ct 06010

oBjective:
Seeking a position with a firm where exceptional knowledge and experience is needed to ensure that top quality design and perfection in printing jobs, as well as, guarantee that company goals and customer objectives are met.

edUcation:
Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design August 1995 to Devember 1998

eXperience:
Alliance Graphics, Inc. 16 Progress Circle, Newington, CT Graphic Designer / Art Director May 2000 to present Macintosh based computer design of brochures, flyers, posters, booklets, newsletters and other materials used for companies, schools and businesses Preparation of digital files for printing (pre-press) Communication with clients through phone conversations and in person meetings to assure customer satisfaction Supervise and collaborate with other designers of Alliance Graphics in preparing files according to specifications Typesetting, proof reading, scanning and color adjustment of images Use of full color digital printer and copier

special skills:
Illustration, painting, drawing, fine art, graphic design Software proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite 5, Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5, InDesign CS5, Quark XPress 9, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word Fluent in Polish Language