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Graphic Arts Professional

With a proven track record in the graphic arts profession, I have garnered extensive experience with Adobe software including: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Acrobat. In addition, I have a comprehensive knowledge base in print production. My technical aptitude in trouble-shooting hardware and software issues along with staying current in the technical community has brought significant savings to my present employer. My portfolio demonstrates a high level of competence in: photo retouching, logo design, typography, color and branding strategy and page layout. These skills have been applied in various consumer packaging, promotional, trade show, monument signage and social media.

Art direction, production and maintenance for various clients.

Art direction, production and maintenance for various clients with tasks including:
• Creative direction and production of retail packaging including but not limited to:
CDs, DVDs and toy packaging.
• Consumer ads, catalogs, sales sheets, corporate identity, brochures and trade show graphics.
• Technical publications and illustration.
• Web banners (animated gifs and static) and e-mail blasts.
• Social media branding; Facebook; custom tabs with landing pages, Twitter and Youtube.
• Enactment and maintenance of project budgets and scheduling.
• Supervision and coordination of all Macintosh production with service bureaus
• Trouble-shoot all Macintosh software and hardware issues.
• Involvement with the Color Marketing Group – Color forecasters for retail industries.
• Initiated the attendance of technical seminars to further the advancement of digital design and production. This has resulted in increased productivity, creative latitude and profits.

Graphic Designer/Production Artist

Extension Class Instructor, Computer Graphics and Art Production

Instructor

Technical Illustrator - Confidential clearance. Produced isometric drawings and flow charts for government and aerospace industries.

Technical Illustrator

Find out detailed information about Drew Cartwright, Graphic Arts Professional in Newbury Park, CA

Drew Cartwright: Graphic Arts Professional in Newbury Park, CA

Drew Cartwright

Self Employed

Barry Ridge Graphic Design

California State University Northridge

R&R Technical, Chatsworh, CA

Los Angeles Pierce College