Paul Blanchard Designs

Various Design and Photoshop projects at Image-Tec and other photography services, using multiple Photoshop skills/techniques to provide the best possible outcome for the clients request and needs on an as needed basis, while looking for full time employment. Creating composite images for clients for print and web applications. Restoring photos for clients personal family images, while staying within the approved budget.

Photoshop Artist/Graphic Designer/Mac System Administrator/Print Production Coordinator

Kase Printing, Inc.

Bindery operations, Lamination Operator - D&K laminator, MOB folders

Bindery Operator

Bevara

Creating and restoring images for printed materials and exhibition graphics on as needed basis for Bevara clients such as the Egan Maritime Institute (Nantucket), Cape Cod Maritime Museum (Hyannis), and the Black Canyon Trail Coalition (AZ).

Graphic Designer/Photoshop Artist

Watts Water Technologies

Senior Graphic Designer	1995-2012
Macintosh Systems Administrator 	1999-2012
•	Successfully performed dual role of Senior Graphic Designer and Systems Administrator/Adobe Software Administrator. While in my role as Senior Graphic Designer, I was instrumental in managing the Adobe Design software, procuring a site license with maintenance, saving the company money on future upgrades.
•	Developed ad campaigns for both existing products and new product launches. Campaigns addressed product placement, technical merits, competitive advantage, client needs, and corporate branding.
•	Developed product identities, including current corporate logo.
•	Worked directly with clients to determine marketing objectives.
•	Supported product messaging with creative art designs.
•	Provided creative inputs to all types of collateral materials, including brochures, print ads,
photography, promotional flyers, magazines, point-of-purchase materials, technical literature, and packaging.
•	Developed creative approaches and designs for trade show graphics, posters, and signage.
•	Created direct mail campaign materials and package designs, including original artwork.
•	Adept at all designer functions, including photo scanning, retouching, and color correcting.
•	Complete responsibility for the overall administration, maintenance, and improvement of the 
Marketing Communications Department’s Macintosh system and for the large-format Epson 
printer and Epson scanner.
•	Forged strong relationships with multiple organizations, team members, and management 
	while working to achieve corporate objectives.
•	Performed physical systems evaluations, including problem diagnostics, solutions development, and implementation.
•	Facilitated upgrading of legacy operations systems, ensuring limited production interruptions.
•	Prepared “requests for quotes” for both software and hardware, evaluated bids, and selected vendors.

Senior Graphic Designer/Macintosh System Administrator

Used Macintosh Desktop software to facilitate the printing process; acquired a strong foundation in both digital layout and printing operations. Became fully versed in all the subtleties of color selection, type setting and pasting, photo printing, and printing.

Graphic Designer

A highly motivated, technically proficient designer and graphic artist able to formulate creative ad campaigns, develop design concepts, and execute company marketing objectives. Works equally well on a team or independently to ensure product sales goals are fully considered and customer focus is maintained. 

Also an experienced Macintosh System Administrator proficient in Macintosh System Admin/Adobe Design software management. Full knowledge of printing process and experience in print production coordination.

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