MARK C.

HANSON
285 Arbor Drive 203-767-8319
Southport, CT 06890 mh7f9b00@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Over 20 years experience in the graphics field including advertising and most re
cently for the Connecticut Post for the last fourteen years creating one column
to full page graphics for the editorial department, using illustrator CS2 and Ph
otoshop, all within a strict time limit. Reputation for production expertise in
troubleshooting with the press and the editorial department and working with ven
dors to produce quality work within budgetary guidelines. Creative, hands-on gr
aphic artist with a breadth of experience in the graphic design field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONNECTICUT POST Bridgeport, CT October 1995-June 2009
Largest newspaper serving Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
Computer Graphic Designer
* Assisted editors with deadline materials; one column to full-page graphics, us
ing the latest in Illustrator and Photoshop.
* Oversaw composing and complete operation of printed materials.
* Liaison between the advertising department and design department to assist in
process of page lay-out.
* Created logo designs for various special features.
* Advised editors on the lay-out process for newspaper on daily basis.

KEILER & COMPANY Farmington, CT May 1993-June 1995

Advertising agency specializing in the publications industry.
Freelance Studio Manager
* Assisted creative director, art directors, and graphic designers with computer
design, as well as hands-on comp assembly for final presentation to clients.
* Responsible for coordinating freelance artists, office administration, vendors
and outside suppliers.

LAVEY, WOLFF, SWIFT New York, NY November 1989-March 1993

Advertising agency specializing in pharmaceutical clients.
Freelancer
* Worked directly with Principals, Account Executives, Art Directors, and outsid
e suppliers in producing a variety of client presentations for print campaigns,
trade shows, collateral, and direct mail.
* Supervised other freelancers in production of intermediate and final comps for
client approval, working within time and budget requirements.

MARK C. HANSON

DAVID WILSON'S ARTMASTERS, INC. Jupiter, FL September 1985-October 1989

Regional graphics agency specializing in financial services, real estate, and he
althcare clients.
Studio Manager
* Assisted principal with client service, art direction, layout, and production.
* Responsible for type specing, mechanicals, and line illustration, as well as o
ffice administration.
* Interacted with all clients, determined client needs and responded to them in
a timely manner.

REINHARDT AND CAVANAGH Fort Lauderdale, FL June 1984-September 1985

Advertising agency with range of business clients including IBM, Ryder Systems,
and Allied Signal.
Freelancer
* Assisted in all aspects of production; from layout and comps, to client approv
al, through press supervision and delivery.

DONALDSON LUFKIN & JENRETTE New York, NY June 1981-June 1984

Major Financial Services Firm with high volume in-house art department.
Assistant Studio Manager
* Interacted with in-house clients, executing all phases of production for varie
ty of business communications targeted to potential investors.
* Projects included annual reports, corporate identity pieces, industry analysis
reports, and weekly in-house newsletter.

EDUCATION
Paier School of Art, Hamden, CT
School of Visual Arts, New York, NY