Mark J.

House

24832 O ak Ln .
E l m i ra, O R 97437
541. 999. 4637
m j hou s e1955@ yah o o . co m

2/2/2010

Dear Sir or Madam,

Thank you for taking the time to review my qualifications, I hope you find them acceptable.

I have recently been self-employed as a freelance graphic designer. Although I have found allot of it
rewarding, the profit to loss ratio is dwindling in this market. We all need benefits and security in our lives,
and I believe it is time to join forces with a strong, growing firm to enhance their image and provide a
secure future for myself.

Over the last 25 plus years I have obtained extensive experience in most areas of graphic design and
marketing. This includes working in, or managing art departments with all the necessary operations
required. Producing digital files for printed work utilizing Adobe CS2 and other applications. Supervising
staff, scheduling and tracking multiple projects; while keeping deadlines. I am ready and willing to work
within the requirements of the position.

My objective at this time is to help a company develop their marketing image, by producing strong
collateral, advertising and industry branding using my talent, experience and hard work; it is what I enjoy
the most.

Work with management and design teams to develop new and fresh creative solutions to all marketing
projects. Utilizing skill and experience to produce jobs that print clean the first time without the problems
that occur with inexperience. As you know, this is a long and diversified set of skills requiring many years in
the field to obtain. I believe this is one of the most valuable assets I can bring to your company.

I also understand the delicate balance that holds a department, or crew together. If you can develop this
balance properly your peers will respect you. I believe it is necessary build a strong team that will work
together well to be creative and productive.

I am looking forward to presenting you a portfolio of printed work, awards and references if and when you
have the time to review them.

I look forward to meeting with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Mark J. House
Mark J. House
Resume'

Objectives:

To secure a position as Art Director or Senior Graphic Designer with a successful forward thinking company.
An organization that can utilize my many years of experience and variety of talents to provide a strong,
highly creative and quality marketing image in most phases of graphic design.

Experience:

Seventeen years experience in most phases of management and design in the following disciplines;
marketing collateral, packaging design, advertising, POP, trade show booth design and product
photography.

• Designed hundreds of brochures, logos, direct mail campaigns, catalogs and manuals.

• Complete knowledge of graphic production, including pre-press requirements, offset, flexography,

silkscreen and bindery, etc.

• Experience in developing corporate images, product branding and Industrial design support.

• Designed a wide arrangement of packaging for various kinds of products in several markets.

• Managed Art Department personnel for the design and production of all the above.

• Conceived and produced entire trade show booths as well as managed all phases of show exhibition.

• Designed many successful POP displays and collateral for various products.

Education:

6/1998 – 6/1999
UCR University Of California At Riverside
Riverside, CA
Certificate in Computer Graphic Design.

1974 – 1977
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
Area of study: Art, Illustration, Typography, Graphic Production and Advertising.

1969 – 1973
Bolsa Grande High school
Westminster, CA
Art, Screen Printing, Sculpture

Work History:

February 2006 – Present

Independent Graphic Designer
Eugene, OR

December 1994 – February 2006

Creative Director
SpeakerCraft Inc.
Riverside, CA

Skills:

Department / Division Management 25 years

Project Management 25 years
Computer Graphic Design 14 years
Studio Digital Photography 5 years
Trade Show Booth Design 16 years
Trade Show Exhibiting Coordination and Management 16 years

Software:

Adobe Illustrator 14 years

Adobe InDesign 9 years
Adobe Photoshop 14 years
Macintosh OS 18 years
Microsoft Excel 14 years
Microsoft Word 14 years
QuarkXpress 6 years

Accomplishments:

Developed the first Art and Production Departments in 2 separate companies. Brought all print and graphic
design work in-house, which improved turn around time and increased control, resulting in a huge dollar
savings and improved quality and control.

As Art Director I built a very successful Art Department, which grew from one person to, 2 Graphic
Designers a Production Assistant and a Trade Show Manager.
Designed and developed a new; highly successful corporate image, including branding for all products,
national ads, brochures, direct mail campaigns, catalogs, packaging and internal collateral.

Designed and built many successful trade show booths for dozens of shows over a 16 year period. The
latest booth featured two stories and 2,700 sq.ft.

Portfolio and references available upon request.