David C. Lim
E-mail: dclim@rocketmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as a Senior Art Director/Graphic's Manager using my creative designs and computer skills
EDUCATION
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Macomb, IL - graduated May, 1997
Bachelor in Fine Arts Degree
Major: Advertising and Design
Minor: Illustration and Ceramics
Overall G.P.A.: 3.85/4.0
CARL SANDBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Galesburg, IL - graduated May, 1995
Associate's Degree - Major: Art
Overall G.P.A.: 3.35/4.0
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Proficient in both PC and MAC environments
- Experienced user of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator,
- Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works,
Quark Xpress, Adobe Streamline, Macromedia FreeHand,
Adobe Pagemaker, Corel Draw, Adobe Indesign, Outlook Express and the Internet
- Skilled in HTML for the web
DESIGN SKILLS
- Able to create original concepts, from thumbnails to comprehensives
- Can produce and create package design, business cards, cd covers,
newsletters, brochures, flyers, mailers, order forms and large posters
- Trained in computer graphics, drawing and illustrating, layout
and design, acrylic painting, logo designs, web design, and typography
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
May, 2001 - Current Position
CROWN PREMIUMS, Frankfort, IL
Senior Art Director/Graphic's Manager
- Design packaging materials and "mint" vehicle replicas
- Handle projects for Fortune 500 companies
- Supervise projects from start to finish
- Create and develop ads, brochures, business cards, booklets, newsletters,
flyers, mailers, order forms, posters, and logo designs on computer
1999-2001
LIBERTY ADVERTISING GROUP, INC., Thousand Oaks, CA
Sales Account Manager
- Conducted interviews and hired personnel for company
- Prioritized jobs for 10-15 people on a daily basis
- Provided and improved customer service for clientele
- Generated growing sales for clientele through direct marketing
- Coordinated advertising teams on different ad campaigns for clientele
1998-1999
BASKIN-ROBBINS 31 FLAVORS, Galesburg, IL
Assistant Manager & Sales
- Conducted interviews, hired and trained personnel
- Ordered and maintained inventory of products
- Provided customer service for customers
- Monitored production reports
1997-1998
ALPHAGRAPHICS, Peoria, IL
Graphic Designer
- Created forms, business cards, cd covers, brochures, newsletters,
flyers, large scaled posters, logo designs on computer
- Coordinated projects with clientele
- Monitored color plate separation of the RIP-It System for 4-color printer
1996-1997
KEWANEE STAR COURIER, Kewanee, IL
Graphic Designer
- Developed ads, brochures,newsletters, flyers, and logo designs on computer
- Worked with clients on projects
AFFILIATIONS
PHI KAPPA PHI National Honor Society
