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JOB OBJECTIVE: To obtain a graphic designer position in which to apply my design talents, skills and knowledge of design software programs to produce high quality graphics for print and digital communications
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Accomplished designer with extensive experience developing print, digital, and interactive designs in an academic environment; strong attention to detail, significant customer service experience, and ability to meet multiple deadlines
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Design Media Marketing Specialist
1/2003-2/2011
The Pennsylvania State University, College of Education, University Park, PA
  • Coordinated College of Education visual branding, logos, magazine covers, posters, web communications, advertisements, invitations and signage
  • Designed websites for Zope and Plone web content management systems
  • Collaborated with faculty, staff and students from five departments and dozens of College-based centers and institutes on a variety of visual design projects
  • Worked within established university design standards and guidelines
  • Produced large format printing for in-house color proofing and color calibration
  • Assisted internal clients with redesigns to meet communication objectives while cutting printing and postage cost

Digital Imaging Specialist
10/1999-1/2003
The Pennsylvania State University, Digital Imaging Department, University Park, PA

  • Selected as part of a three-person team to transition the University from traditional film to digital media, including the development of a University-wide Digital Imaging Department
  • Researched new digital technologies; selected and purchased digital imaging equipment
  • Developed a range of products and services to offer to University departments in order to generate revenue to support the new department
  • Established procedures for operation of new equipment; trained part-time staff members on processes to meet clients’ needs
Staff Supervisor
1/1989-10/1999
The Pennsylvania State University, Photographic E6/Copy Units, University Park, PA
  • Coordinated daily and long-term operation of E6 Processing and Photographic Copy Unit, including client management and project scheduling
  • Oversaw quality control for products and services to ensure client satisfaction
  • Sourced outside vendors for products and services, including cost comparisons
  • Supervised five full-time and three part-time staff
  • Collaborated with Eastman Kodak E-6 Chemical Technicians on establishing world-wide quality control standards
  • Received Technical Support Award from Penn State Continuing Education
Photographic Technician
5/1984-1/1989
The Pennsylvania State University, Photographic Copy Unit, University Park, PA
  • Produced photographic negatives and transparencies from flat art, prints and oversize art
  • Operated 35mm, 4x5 and 8x10 camera formats, set up and adjusted studio lighting, used filters when needed to enhance color or reduce glare
  • Worked with clients in studio or on location
Photographer/Owner
Randall Persing Photography, State College, PA
9/1982-Present
  • Marketed and sold personal photography at Top-25 Juried Fine Art Shows and online at www.RandallPersing.com
  • Selected as an artist for the U.S. Department of State, Arts in Embassies Program, with work displayed in U.S. Embassy in Cyprus
  • Developed client interaction strategies to maximum sales
  • Produced high quality matted and framed museum quality photography for residential and corporate display
EDUCATION and TRAINING
Certificate Programs
5/2011-6/2011
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
  • Adobe Photoshop Masters Class
    • Workflow with CS5
    • Adobe CS5 InDesign
  • Certificate Programs 5/1989-1/1999
    • Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester NY
    • Advanced Image Process Management
    • Statistical Control Process Management
    • Digital Photography Imaging Process
    • Digital Large Format Printing
  • Associate Degree in Photography/Multi-Media 1982
    Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
PROFICIENT IN:
  • Adobe CS5 Photoshop
  • Adobe CS5 InDesign
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe CS5 Illustrator
  • Large Format Printing
  • Adobe Fireworks
  • iMovie 
  • Mac platform
All images appearing in this Web Site site are the property of Randall Persing and/or Penn State University and are protected under United States and International copyright laws. The images may not be reproduced, stored, or manipulated without the written permission of the copyright holder.
Randall Persing
1606 Hawthorn Dr.
State College, PA 16801
 E-mail: randy@randallpersing.com
Phone toll free 888-831-8526 or 717-250-5575