December, 1991 to December, 1994

The Chronicle, Duke University, Durham, NC

Production Manager

I managed a ten-person staff of student and professional employees and was responsible for sizing and laying out the newspaper, ad composition and production, copy writing, camera work, illustration, proofreading, interaction with the printer, trouble shooting and interdepartmental paperwork.

November, 1989 to July, 1991

MMD, SSPM Advertising, Squadron/Signal Publications, Carrollton, Texas

Art Director/Advertising and Production Manager

Responsible for all work done by the Art Department, my responsibilities consisted of producing the Squadron/Signal Series of military history books, (20+ titles per year), and a semiannual catalogue for the publishing company; a yearly 64-page catalogue and 20 page monthly sales flyers for the mail order division; a 128-page catalogue for the Wholesale Department and various advertisements, counter aids, packaging, POP and sales related graphics for the world wide distribution of the three companies.

I managed five full time and two part time employees, negotiated all departmental expenditures, graded job performance, evaluated new equipment and techniques, and trafficked payment of invoices.

One of my larger achievements was the redesigning of a long standing magazine advertising campaign for the corporation resulting in changing a monthly loss to a steady profit.

September, 1983 to November, 1989

Typografiks, Houston, Texas

Sales, Corporate Communications, Manager-Color Proofing Department

Responsible for sales and customer service in corporate telecommunications, consulting with copywriters and art directors and conducting training seminars with individuals and groups regarding interfacing word processors with the companyís mainframe. Managed the billing and work flow for my client base and monitored projects to meet deadlines.

While in the color proofing department, I produced full color, high comps for company and clients, designed and constructed many company exhibits for trade shows, and composed a number of print ads for promotional purposes.

September, 1982 to September, 1983

Graphic Typography, Houston, Texas

General Manager

Bozell and Jacobs Advertising hired me to create and manage a new typesetting company for CPS, a national subsidiary. Responsibilities included finding and leasing suitable office space, purchasing equipment and furnishings, hiring staff, establishing shop standards, work and maintenance schedules, sales, customer service, employee relations, proficiency reports and writing and producing all promotional materials.