PAT A. TAMARIN Sumas, WA 98295 360-296-8690 pat@ptamarin.com www.ptamarin.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > 35mm & Digital Photography > Electronic & Print Graphic Design > Press Estimates & Checks > Newsletter & Publication Production > Letterheads & Logos > Project Budgeting & Scheduling ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Excellent professional record of accomplishment for a wide array of positions in graphic design and photography. > Proven ability to manage graphic design projects from inception to final press check and completion. > Extensive talent finishing graphics for publications, displays, signs, plans, maps and newsletters. > Strong communication, documentation and presentation skills, with outstanding attention to detail. > Recognized as a highly effective problem solver with superb organization and multitasking ability. > Resourceful and flexible coordinator and leader with outstanding computer skills in dynamic settings. =========================================================== COMPUTER SKILLS > Image editing: Adobe Photoshop CS3 > Vector drawing: Illustrator CS2, Freehand MX > Document layout: InDesign CS2 > Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, WordPerfect > Animation: Anime Studio Pro, Flash 8 > Web: Dreamweaver 8, HTML, CuteFTP Pro > Video: ProShow gold (slide shows) > Artistic: Painter 9 > 3D: Bryce 5, Poser 5 > Mapping/GIS: ArcView > Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional =========================================================== PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE _________________________________________________________________ July 2005 to March 2008: Moved to Washington to become the care provider for my parents. While I caring for them, I scanned thousands of sides with a Nikon CoolScan 5 slide scanner; prepared DVD slide shows with music, sound and video in ProShow Gold. Joined and played with various Photoshop time-sinks like photoshoptalent.com and photoshopcontest.com. Took short and on-line classes on software and design. _________________________________________________________________ PIMA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (PAG), Tucson, Arizona 1998 to July 2005 Graphic Designer & Photographer Provided graphic design and 35mm/digital photography for all members of government association. Prepared graphics, publications, newsletters, displays, covers, graphs, charts, maps, posters, plans and annual reports for a wide array of organizational programs. Performed digital camera, video and editing functions. Developed printer specifications, press estimates and pre-flights for press jobs. Recommended improvements to documents and processes. Supported employees in troubleshooting and resolution of software issues. > Designed Census 2000 stagecoach entry for Tucson Rodeo Parade and earned the Diamond Jubilee 2000 Judges Award and Appreciation Award from PAG director. > Created new business cards with map and website addresses on opposite side from organizational contact data. > Instrumental in the development of transportation enhancement and youth art documents calling for extensive research and photography. > Prepared over-night commemorative booklets of visits by key national government figures, including the EPA Administrator. > Created web pages for archived traffic volume maps to improve research capabilities. > Produced Monopoly-style games on association programs and information. > Manipulated photographs to prepare materials honoring individual employees. > Received Certificate of Outstanding Community Service from Congressman Ed Pastor. _________________________________________________________________ MONTANA BUREAU OF MINES & GEOLOGY, Butte, Montana 1992 to 1998 Graphic Designer & Geologic Cartographer Created maps, illustrations, graphics, displays, signs, publications covers and map composites. Prepared page layouts, photographs and web graphics. Identified and corrected graphics problems and supported museum graphics and displays. Provided annual calendar, printer specifications and press estimates. > Redesigned bureau logo for enhanced look and feel and designed GIS in the Mainstream logo. > Finished photography based on historic panoramic photos for Butte & Anaconda Revisited covers. > Produced all maps, diagrams and layouts for The Beartooth Highway project. > Successfully trained graphic design assistant with no computer knowledge or skills. _________________________________________________________________ EARLY CAREER - full details on request > Lead Cartographer, Rand McNally, Rohnert Park, California. Interviewed, trained, evaluated and led 15 cartographers in all mapping operations. Prepared guides for cartographic standards, compilation and new cartographers. Developed simple estimation spreadsheet to streamline time-consuming job. Earned 1991 Employee of the Year award for plant. > Cartographic & Graphic Lab Supervisor, University of Alabama. Turned around underachieving lab to compliance with budgets and schedules. Tripled black-line contract income within 6 months. Reduced proofing cost from $100 per map to $3. Wrote standard operating procedure manuals and edited award-winning newsletter. > Cartographer/Graphic Designer, Allan Cartography. Produced layouts, stripping and printing composites for wine map of California with 32 layers, 2 masks and 5 KOs. (Pre-PC; all layers were 36”x42” sheets, punch-registered.) Oversaw US Forest Service map updates consistently under budget. > Staff Cartographer/Graphic Designer, New Mexico State University. Designed newsletter masthead and layout for New Mexico Chapter of American Planning Association. Taught cartography class and laboratory. > US Navy. Aviation Storekeeper =========================================================== FORMAL EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Geography Minors in Cartography & Remote Sensing Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona Graduated cum laude =========================================================== TRAINING Graduate-Level Book Arts & Geography Studies, University of Alabama Desktop Publishing & Business Communications, Montana Tech Cartooning & Painter Classes, Pima Community College Seminars: Advanced Photoshop Techniques & Mastering Adobe Photoshop; How to Design Attention Grabbing Brochures, Catalogs, Ads, Newsletters, & Reports =========================================================== AFFILIATIONS Professional Photographers of America (PPA) National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) ~ Comprehensive portfolio available on request ~