Diane B. Kowalczyk
466 Country Club Road
Avon, CT 06001
Tel.:(860) 675-5384
Email: sapphodi@aol.com
SUMMARY
A professional lifetime in electronic publishing, multimedia presentations and web design, spanning twenty years progressive responsibilities. Thoroughly familiar with state-of-the-art techniques that enhance both the message and the messenger. Proven reputation as a creative thinker and problem solver who understands tight turnaround environments and bottom-line concerns. These qualifications are supported by expertise in the following areas:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat
Quark Xpress
HTML
Macromedia Freehand
Macromedia Flash MX
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX | Macromedia Fireworks MX
Macromedia Director
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Front Page
Microsoft Publisher
CDR/DVD Authoring Software | Corel Photo-Paint
Corel Draw
ICQ
NetMeeting
ATEX Autologic
CCI Electronic Pagination
R5 Classified Pagination
Windows 98, NT, XP, Macintosh |
EXPERIENCE
Small Business Owner/Partner/Graphic Designer, January 1, 2005 to Present
BK DESIGNWORKS [www.bkdesignworks.com], Canton, CT
On-Demand Copying, Printing, Graphic & Web Design and Multimedia Services. Graphic Arts Manager, 2004 - 2005
MINUTEMAN PRESS & GRAPHICS, Avon, CT On-Demand Copying, Printing, Graphic Design, File Prep for Offset Print.
Founder/Manager, 1996 to Present
SAPPHOGRAPHICS STUDIO [www.sapphographics.com], Avon, CT Design websites for clients and develop multimedia presentations. In addition, create small business promotions and perform an array of desktop publishing functions. Electronic Pagination Coordinator, 1995 to 2003
News Composition Specialist, 1984 to 1995
THE HARTFORD COURANT, Hartford, CT Electronic Pagination CoordinatorOperated the newly installed pilot program, CCI Electronic Newspaper Pagination System, for prestigious newspaper with over 300,000 subscribers in the Northeast. Conferred with system's Danish technicians to work out "bugs", customize applications and implement changes. Entrusted to perform layout and output of classified sections as well as other promotional sections - all with an eye toward saving newsprint without sacrificing aesthetics. Played key role in assuring seamless conversion from old ATEX system. Recipient of numerous commendations for accuracy, speed and efficiency. Pagination department underwent major downsizing subsequent to Courant being purchased by new owners.
News Composition Specialist Manual paste-up of newspaper pages on deadline. Developed a time and materials-efficient folio standard and template collection to output nightly folios and graphic elements. Organized and updated template files and maintained daily supply of ATEX-generated materials. Drafted proposal for supervisory training workshops and assisted in the general operation of the Pre-Press department. Recipient of the 1994 Publisher's Quality Service Award for Outstanding Customer Service.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF WEST HARTFORD, CT Assistant Exhibits Designer/Graphic Artist, 1978 to 1981 Worked with curator in the creation and presentation of exhibits and promotional materials.
EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORD, HART SCHOOL OF ART, West Hartford, CT -Illustration: Painting/Drawing MARYWOOD COLLEGE, Scranton, PA - Commercial Art ADDITIONAL TRAINING: Web Authoring and Publishing: HTML Documents; B2B and B2C e-Commerce; Assessing e-Business Readiness; CCI Electronic Newspaper Pagination; Time Management |
