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Kent Fackenthall, email

A portfolio of my design work is available on my flickr page, here.

Education

Advanced Studies Diploma, Fairfax High School, Fairfax, VA, USA 1989
Associates Degree in Architecture, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA, USA 1998

Employment

Kiers Marketing Group, Fredericton, NB, Canada
07.09 – Present, Senior Graphic Designer
Designer and pilot of paper airplanes. Whitney Houston karaoke specialist. Resident cyclist.

GOOSE LANE EDITIONS, Fredericton, NB, Canada
11.06 – 07.09, Graphic Designer
Graphic designer for a book publisher and communications design firm. In addition to conception, design/layout and production of various hard and softcover books, also responsible for design of commercial/contract projects including but not limited to identities/branding, brochures, magazines and catalogues, trade show and exhibit materials, interperative panels, and web sites. Responsible for and participate in all facets of the design process and client consultation as well as estimating, colour correction and prepress, project management, quality control, delivery coordination, and invoicing.

THINK DESIGN, Falls Church, VA, USA
7.97-2.01, 01.04-10.06, Graphic Designer/Production Manager, Currently freelance
Conception and design of projects including corporate brochures and literature, print advertising, trade show and conference displays and collateral, periodicals, publications, company logo and identity systems/branding and client web pages. Manage all printing and production for firm and it’s clients including paper selection/estimating, pre-press, proofing, printing and delivery/quality control of final product. Work with and advise 2 other designers regarding design concepts, project scheduling and production compliance.

PRINT ATLANTIC, New Minas, NS, Canada
2.01-10.03, Senior Graphic Designer
Responsible for design and pre-press of Sears National Dealer Store Flyer from concept stages through to film processing. Also involved in design, pre-press, and production of other commercial projects including, phonebooks, catalogs, brochures, newspaper advertising and layout. Worked with and directed other designers with regards to content, design, timetables/deadlines and day-to-day troubleshooting.

BIKES USA, Alexandria, VA, USA
5.97-12.98, Bicycle Mechanic/Builder
Repaired/Built bicycles. Maintained shop, helped customers with equipment and part related questions.

SKATE FOR FUN, Reston, VA, USA
5.96-8.96, Instructor, Counselor
Instructor for In-Line Skating summer camp for kids. Supervised up to 20 children each day. Organized activities, games and lessons. Also taught private Power Skating lessons to children and adults.

INTERNET SOCIETY, Reston, VA, USA
12.95-5.96, Database Manager, Individual Membership
Managed upkeep of database of members for a non-profit association dedicated to the positive and uncensored growth of the Internet and related technologies. Dealt with members regarding all manner of membership concerns and produced and managed mailings to members in both postal and electronic mail.

LAPDOG GRAPHICS, INC., Falls Church, VA, USA
12.94-2.96, Owner/Manager
Operated my own business which included a full service sign shop and textile screen printing services. Designed, fabricated, and installed vinyl signs, neon signs and screenprinted signs.

SIGNTEC, Falls Church, VA, USA
8.94-12.94, Design/Production
Designed, fabricated and installed vinyl signs, neon signs and sandblasted signs. Also assisted in service calls and the installation of eradicable awnings. Took orders from and worked with customers on sign design.

IN-LINE ADVENTURES, Fairfax, VA, USA
4.94-8.94, Instructor/Manager
Instructed both group and private in-line skating lessons, managed stunt skating team, scheduled and instructed rollerhockey camps and clinics, as well as birthday parties, corporate parties and other skating related events.

CHRISTOPHER CONSULTANTS, INC, Fairfax, VA, USA
11.92-3.94, Engineering Draftsman
Drafted engineering drawings for civil engineering firm. Responsible for producing all manner of engineering drawings on mylar and velum with both graphite and ink media.

HOCKEY PLUS, Reston, VA, USA
10.93-4.94, Assistant Manager
Handled special orders, inventory control, employee training, and staff supervision.

CENTRE ICE SPORTS, Potomac, MD, USA
4.92-10.93, Manager
Complete run of the store from ordering merchandise to hiring employees.

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