Matthew Paczas
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PROFILE
Accomplished graphic designer with more than 10 years of experience in large format printing and design. With extensive knowledge of programs including, but not limited to, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, Dreamweaver), Corel Suite, Quark Xpress, among others. Proficient in all areas relating to graphic design ranging from idea inception to desktop publishing to printing. Also an experienced PC Technician with knowledge in PC Help Desk, hardware and software support and troubleshooting, PC hardware engineer, Windows troubleshooting and programming.
EDUCATION
Art Institute of Michigan, Novi, MI
February 2012 – September 2013
Diploma
Web Design and Interactive Media
*Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society
Bradford College, Pittsburgh, PA
August 1999 – December 2000
Associate of Science Degree
Graphic Design and Management
Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
August 1997 – February 1999
Associate of Science Program
Computer Animation
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Dreamweaver Web/HTML
Quark Xpress
Corel Graphics Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
Mimaki solvent printers
Onyx, Flexi and Fiery RIPs
HP aqueous printers
HP latex printers
Canon / Xerox Digital Copiers
Mounting / Lamination (Seal & GBC)
COMPETENCIES
Management
Production Management
Print Production
Desktop Publishing
Conceptual Design
Interactive Design
Web Design / Programming
Graphic Design
Information Technology
EXPERIENCE
Owner / Operator
Copilot Printing, Berkley, MI
February 2007 – July 2011
As owner of the company, my main duties included everything production from printing, design, mounting and laminating, inventory, machine maintenance and IT, among many other responsibilities. Due to current economic situations and personal reasons, I have left this company in good standing to my business partner.
Graphic Technician
Dunn Blue Reprographics, Clawson, MI
May 2001 – January 2007
Managed the printing of client’s display posters and flyers. Responsibilities included speaking to clients, set up, fix, and design graphic files, manage inventory and technology upkeep of PCs, servers, and large and small format printers. Designed dunnblue.com and managed upkeep of site information and graphics.