Education: B.A. in Drawing from Western Washington University

Software & Skills: Adobe CS3 (Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Indesign, Flash), Adove GoLive CS2, Quark Xpress, Pagemaker, Microsoft Office, HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, AJAX, Javascript, Paypal, Wordpress, digital & traditional photography, BW darkroom, digital & traditional prepress (including image setters and platemakers), all bindary equipment, cartooning, traditional illustration (in all media), weekly deadlines and outstanding customer service.

Whatcom Independent Newspaper - Nov. 2005 to Jun. 2008

Graphic Designer
Worked with a team to lay out all sections of the paper. Edited the “Who’s Playin’?” music listing section. Designed original graphics for use in all areas of business including spec ads, illustrations, maps, graphs, icons, headers, invoices, banners and the website. Job required illustration, photo touching, and meeting ad-client expectations. Computer programs used include the entire Adobe CS2 suite. Coordinated the weekly creation of the artwork while revising the look of the paper when requested.

Superviser: Sheri Ward, (360) 671-6642
Bellingham,WA

Grass Dog Studio - April 2004 to present

Sole Proprietor
Designs posters for local bands and logo and label work for a couple of local businesses. Creates “Harmless Free Radicals” comic, which was published in the Whatcom Independent. Has compiled, designed, prepped and published several books showcasing the comic “Harmless Free Radicals.” Designs webpages and ads to support these endeavors.

Contact: Jonathan W. Sodt, (360) 223-2486
Bellingham,WA

Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro - Jun. 2001 to Feb. 2005

In-House Graphic Designer
Designed original graphics for use in all areas of business including ads, posters, menus, beer labels, brochures and the website. Job required illustration, copy writing, and coordinating with vendors for print jobs. Computer programs used were Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemaker, Golive and Indesign. Coordinated the timely creation of the artwork while designing the company image.

Superviser, Janet Lightner, (360) 647-5593
Bellingham,WA

Premier Graphics - Apr. 1995 to Sep. 1996

Pre-press Technician and Graphic Designer
Worked in bindery using various machines; in pre-press doing paste-up, touch-up and stripping; also did machine maintenance, file sorting, and darkroom work. Used a plate maker, film processor, and a copy camera.

Superviser: Brian Givens, (360) 733-1212
Bellingham,WA

Fairhaven Communications Company - Oct. 1992 to Apr. 1995

Darkroom and Bindery Technician
Worked in darkroom making PMTs, plates, color keys, and negatives.Worked in bindery on the folder, paper cutter, stitcher, also glued bindings. Also did hazardous waste disposal, heavy lifting, and janitorial work as needed.

Superviser: William G. Sodt III, (360) 676-1373
Bellingham,WA