845 Brooktree Ln #229
Vista, CA. 92081
Phone: (760)727-2341
email: kriscrousore@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain an entry level position in the web/graphic arts industry with a company that promotes challenge and growth
Skill Summary
Adobe Photoshop
- Experienced in clipping paths and photo restoration
- Knowledgeable with layer masking
- Skilled in color correction and photo effects
Adobe Illustrator
- Experienced in tracing of original artwork.
- Skilled with gradient mesh tools
Adobe InDesign
- PDF familiarity
- Skilled in large document construction
- High regard for typesetting and overall design functionality
QuarkXpress
- Accomplished in pre-flight and pre-press procedures
- Efficient in using multiple master pages
HTML
- Experienced in writing standard compliant code.
- Educated in CSS based design
- Experienced in Graphic Optimization and web site usability
Macromedia Dreamweaver 8
- Full understanding of site definition, FTP and all tools to streamline productivity
Macromedia Flash 8
- Familiar with actionScript, filters and dynamic content integration
- Full understanding of tools and interface
Education
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Media Arts.
- Graduated January 2007
Employment
- Cal-Diego PVA
- San Diego, CA
- 2006-Present
In house Web Designer and Graphic Designer
- Create and layout monthly company newsletter
- Re-designed cal-diego website for better information presentation and usability
- Mainted and updated website on a regular basis.
- Dregs Skateboards
- San Diego, CA
- 2005-Present
Freelance Graphic Design
- Created vector art from artists sketch to be produced on clothing
- Designed full page and half page advertisements for ESM magazine
- Re-designed sales catalog to better display products, price and presentation
- Staples Copy Center
- San Diego, CA
- 2005-2006
Copy Center Associate
- High volume client contact environment
- Print detail oriented jobs to meet deadlines on a regular basis
- Administered print jobs from electronic file formats such as .jpg and PDF
- United States Navy
- San Diego, CA
- 2001-2004
3rd Class Signalman
- Sent/received/recorded coded messages for Fleet Operations.
- Damage control supervisor for the division
- Trained and supervised junior personnel in signalman rate and basic military requirements
- Inventory control
- Phoenix, AZ
- 1999-2001
Sales Floor Associate/stockman
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of heavy store items
- Operated heavy machinery during store remodeling