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Christopher A. Fuchs
FuchsGraphics@hotmail.com
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| OBJECTIVE |
Graphic Design position where I can prove my worth in the creative field as an effective concept person who offers unique and strong design qualities with flair and attention to detail.
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| EDUCATION |
Eastern Oregon University - Bachelor of Science, Art, June 2000
~ Senior Exhibition, Nightingale Gallery - Eastern Oregon University
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FREELANCE
EXPERIENCE |
Graphic Design, Current: Managing small business graphic design, corporate design, and stationery design projects, to include logo design, creation and exporting of print jobs for informational flyers, business cards, “punch” cards, and other direct marketing materials. Web site design as well.
Watercolor Artist, 2005: Utilized photographs of customers’ homes or businesses to render watercolor reproductions large enough for wall-hanging presentation.
Illustrator, 2004: George Washington’s U.S. Marshals, by Rae Anna Victor.
Researched the original U.S. Marshals appointed by George Washington and produced hand-rendered images in a similar style.
Portrait Artist, 1995, 2003: Rendered pencil and charcoal portraits for customers. Contacted customers to gain a more personal visual perspective of the portrait subject.
Logo Design, 1996-1999, 2002-2004, Present: Conceptualized logos for colleges, small businesses, and other private groups. |
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WORK
HISTORY |
United Services Automobile Association
Associate Claims Adjuster: 2006 to current, Phoenix, AZ
Handle and manage moderate to complex auto and property claims
5-Star Call Quality award winner for quality customer service
Recipient of many Peer-to-Peer recognition “Pride Tribute” Awards
Spokane County 911/Crime Check
Call Receiver: 2001-04, Spokane, WA
Fielded intense requests for service in a high-volume call center. Gathered information,
helped citizens and facilitated Law Enforcement and/or Medical response.
Three-time recipient “Outstanding Public Service Appreciation”
Five-time recipient “Good Call” Award
Operator of the Month and Teamwork Award, August 2003
Coit Cleaning Services
Cleaning Technician: 2001, Spokane,WA
Provided carpet, drapery, and duct-cleaning for customers in the Spokane area.
La Grande Rural Fire Protection District
Firefighter/First Responder: 1999-00, La Grande, OR
Responded to fire and medical emergencies, operated fire ground equipment and tended
to victims to ensure minimal loss of persons and property.
Eastern Oregon University Residence Life
Resident Assistant-Hall Director: 1996-99, La Grande, OR
Supervised and programmed activities for 20-person floor. Initiated counseling, guidance,
and conflict resolution. As Hall Director combined those previous duties with coordination
and management of a $3 million facility, supervised and trained a seven-person staff and
apprised the Residence Life Director of occurrences in the residence hall.
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| SKILLS |
Mediums
Acrylic, Charcoal, Digital, Gouache, Oil, Pen, Pencil, Photography, Watercolor.
Computer
PC/Mac proficient, Expert in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver.
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