1. Chris J. McGorey
42055 Cherrylawn Ct. • Canton, Michigan 48187 • 734-664-3567 • cjmcgorey@hotmail.com
Graphic specialist ­— Creative, effective graphic designer and production artist for a wide range of
projects, concept to completion. Resourceful art director for magazines, books, and other publications.
Excels at large projects such as catalogs and directories, with design, organization, and proofreading skills
needed to get the job done accurately and within deadline. Extensive InDesign usage, expert skills in Quark
Xpress, solid Photoshop and Illustrator experience.
Skills
• Ad design
• Art direction
• Brochure design
• Catalog design
• Graphic Production
• Project management
• Proofreading
• Typesetting
• Copy writing
• Editing
• Pre-press
• Scanning
• Image optimization
• Web content management
• Mac and PC platforms
Software
• InDesign
• QuarkXpress
• FreeHand
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Flash
• Pagemaker
• Acrobat
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Publisher
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Mathtype
• Ftp Software
• Flight Check
Employment — Contract/Temp
Foresters (2011–present) Toronto, CA
• Content manager for online member services, newsletter coordinator.
R.J. Conlin (2008–2016) Ann Arbor, MI
• Graphic production for GM Performance Parts catalog, Photoshop retouch.
Hayden-McNeil Publishing (2004–2011) Plymouth, MI
• Graphic production of college level textbooks and lab manuals, including
typesetting, image optimization, and math equations
Save on Everything (2009) Troy, MI
• Graphic design and production for retail business advertising magazines.
Campbell-Ewald (2008) Warren, MI
• Graphic production of ads, collateral and catalog materials for clients including: Chrysler,
Chevrolet, U.S. Mint, Carhartt, and Michelin.
Event Solutions International (2008)Rochester Hills, MI
• Design and production of collateral materials for Detroit Diesel “Overhaul” product line,
including brochures, posters, program guide, counter mat insert, cover letter
Hart Associates (2007/2008) Maumee, Ohio
• Graphic design and production for ad agency
DP and Company (2007) Farmington Hills, MI
• Graphic production of Ford Racing Parts catalog, Photoshop retouch
Phire Branding Company (2007/2008) Ann Arbor, MI
• Graphic design and production of entertainment event brochures and collateral
Rocket Studios/Latcha & Associates (2004-2006) Farmington Hills, MI
• Graphic production of Ford and Lincoln-Mercury catalog materials
Marcom, Incorporated (2006) Sylvan Lake, MI
• Member of graphic design and production team for GM Fleet catalog
Employment — Full Time
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (2001– 2003) Dearborn, MI
• Senior graphic designer.
Scott Publications (1992– 2001) Livonia, MI
• Design and production on books, calendars and other projects
• Art Director for magazines, page layout, cover design, ad design, proofreading
Education
Schoolcraft College
Post-Associate Certificate, Computer Graphics Technology
Henry Ford Community College
Associate in Arts Degree, Graphic Design
College for Creative Studies • Schoolcraft College
Various courses, including Copywriting, Flash, and Web Design