QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
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• Creative direction for projects and campaigns
• Design/layout of advertising material including direct mail, print, brochures, billboards, etc.
• Promotional design for displays, signage and marketing materials including packaging
• Website, CD-ROM and new media development
• Radio and television development, production, editing and direction
• Photography direction and supervision
• Brand identity, logo development and strategy
• Supervision of junior designers and creative team
• Troubleshooting and crisis management
• Product management, marketing and promotions knowledge
• Able to drive a tractor and hem pants
• Pre-press and print production procedures
• Enjoys working with the public
• Dedicated to the integrity of the profession
• Ability to motivate others
• Able to work independently and with a creative team
• Makes a mean gumbo

SKILLS
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• Macintosh and PC computers
     InDesign, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat Reader,
     Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver
• Master at Atari and ColecoVision

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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tracy pokrzywa design
Saint Charles, Missouri
September 2007 - Present
Owner, Designer

Phoenix Advertising Group
Regina, Saskatchewan Canada
August 1993 - December 2003
Associate Creative Director, Design

Wordsnorth International
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
September 1990 - August 1993
Graphic Designer

Embassy Graphics - Typesetting Department
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
June 1990 - September 1990
Typesetter/Designer

EDUCATION
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Red River Community College
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
September 1988 - June 1990
Advertising Art Course - Diploma