Experience
Strengths include project management, creative art direction through completed solution of collateral materials, POP advertisements and corporate identity.
In-depth experience in computer design and illustration, utilizing Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, and QuarkXPress. Expert-level knowledge regarding all phases of press proofing, photo direction, print production, cost control, and optimizing workflows for an art department.

Art Director — Owner
Byorkman Design, 1991 — present
Fourteen years of work performance for clients including Polaroid Corporation, The Home Depot, PartyLite, Houghton Mifflin Co., Somerset Bank, The Center for Survey Research, University of Massachusetts at Boston and Send.com, PartyLite, Earnshaw’s Magazine, The American Lawyer Magazine and Glamour Magazine.

Art Director
John R. Graham Inc., Public Relations and Advertising, Quincy, MA, 1987 — May 1991
Responsibilities included the concept presentation and development of brochures, logos, annual reports, ads and various marketing materials for a diverse client list. Created and implemented production and traffic department and supervised the design and production departments while being responsible for well over 100 projects at any given time. Provide photo direction, coordinate and troubleshoot vendor issues, maintain weekly contact with clients, and ensure strict adherence to all budget requirements.

Art Director
SGM and Company, Norwell, MA, Advertising Agency, 1984 — 87
Promoted from designer to art director. Responsibilities included the design and production of ads, brochures, catalogs, and promotional pieces. I was involved from concept through mechanicals. Supervision of art staff including free lancers.

Education
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York,
BFA Editorial Design,
Harvard University
Graduate course in environmental design.

Honors
Gallery of Superb Printing 1996, 1994 & 1991 First Place & Second Place Awards
South shore Ad Club, 9 Ninth Wave Awards
Hatch Finalist
Dean’s List, Syracuse University