Objectives
To direct or be a part of a creative and innovative team that will allow me to provide design solutions utilizing my broad and experienced graphic design talents, an intimate and well-versed familiarity with current software, operating systems, networking and computer hardware and exceptional client relations skills.

Employment History
National Sign Shops, Inc. Feasterville, PA
June 1995 - Present
Art director
• Lead designer on thousands of unique projects in print, signage and web design, including logos, identities, newsletters, annual reports, newspaper and magazine ads, catalogs, brochures, posters, trade show booth design, vehicle graphics and POP displays. Collaborated with artists and design firms worldwide to satisfy customer design needs.
• Produce quality typography with the highest standards on type selection, kerning, leading and readability.
• Directed photo shoots, image manipulation, graphic design and customer workflow for high volume design shop
• Webmaster and designer of store web presence - http://www.websignstore.com
Shop Manager
• Managed a team of designers (3) and production artists (2) during day to day operations.
• Responsible for all aspects of operations, customer service, sales, quotes and installations.

NorthPoint Studios, Bensalem, PA
June 1990 - Present
Self employed, working primarily in specialty freelance illustration and graphic design.
http://www.northpointstudio.com

Technical Expertise
Dual platform expert knowledge of Microsoft Windows (3.1 to XP), Macintosh OS X (and OS 9), Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, ImageReady CS2, Adobe InDesign, Quark, Dreamweaver MX, FireWorks MX, Omega (Gerber Scientific), Flexi-Sign Pro, Painter IX, Quickbooks Pro, Microsoft Suite (XP and OSX).
Hardware and Large Format Digital Printing
• HP 5500 UV postscript 42'' digital printer
• Onyx Rips and ISIS CM systems
• Mutoh Falcon II Outdoor 63'' w/ HD take-up system
• Mutoh 850 digital plotter
• GSP 6500 digital plotter
• Roland PC-600 thermal printer
• Seal 750 Laminator

Education
• 1990 - Graduate of Holy Ghost Preparatory School, Bensalem, PA.
• 1990 - 1997 Attended Holy Family University, Philadelphia, PA. & Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.

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Christopher J. Wajda 
Philadelphia, PA 19111 
215-208-6051  phone



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