Jan Kerr 5654 Fox Hills Avenue Buena Park, CA 90621 (714) 994-2093 FAX (714) 994-3259 e-mail: [email protected]

Jan Kerr
5654 Fox Hills Avenue
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-2093
FAX (714) 994-3259
e-mail: [email protected]
Objective:
To obtain a position which utilizes my skills as a graphic artist/designer.
Education:
L.A. Harbor College
Cal State University Fullerton: Graduate, Art Major
Related Job Experience:
2000-2002
Art Director, OSIO International, Anaheim, CA
This company produces flexible packaging in the form of pre-made pouches, bags, bar wraps, printed
film. Supervise and expedite all incoming and in coming art projects. Handle outsourcing for all
production related issues, i.e., high end color proofing, matchprints, printing. Interface with vendors and
clients on art-related functions. Design and produce all in-house art projects, which include company
employee handbook, ads for trade publications, trade show materials, including signage, flyers and
promotional materials. Supervise photography for all projects that require photos.
1996-2000
Freelance Graphic Artist
Design projects for multiple usages in digital format. Includes logo design, photography, brochures, flyers,
labels, bags, corrugated boxes, business cards, T-shirts, ads, phone cards, programs, whole corporate
identity packages. Work closely with printers to design for specific usages. Also produce film for said
projects from image setter. Take project from an idea to final stages. Work within budget allowances and
closely with client to obtain desired results. Have done many photo projects, including food styling and
design.
1988-1996
Kerr Graphic Services, Fullerton CA
Owned and managed a small flexo plate company. Duties involved supervising up to five artists and office
staff. Prepared digital art and film for flexo plates.
1985-1988
Cal Plate, Artesia, CA
Production Artist. Prepared camera-ready art/ digital files for flexo plates.
1980-1985
Matthews International, La Palma, CA
Production Artist. Prepared camera ready art for flexo plates.
Skills:
Macintosh Computer: using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Express. Have some working knowledge
of most illustration/page layout programs. Have been Mac based since 1988, working with a variety of
programs and Mac compatible peripherals.
Community Service:
President Parent's Club of Job's Daughters Bethel 346 (2 years)
Council Member Job's Daughters Bethel 346 (5 years)
Board Member Beatty School Home School Organization (5 years