Karl Griffiths

Address: 0S610 Old York Rd. Apt. 2A Elmhurst, Il 60126

Phone: 630-279-1139
Email: karl_griffiths@comcast.net
www.visualcv.com/karlgriffiths

Objective
A team-focused graphic design and multimedia talent with multifaceted creative projects and prepared to
immediately contribute reliability, creativity and professionalism as Graphic Designer or Multimedia Specialist.

Skills
• Graphic Design skills include creating designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of
layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
• Ability to prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors
and making necessary changes if needed.
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Premiere, Sound Booth, Encore, and HTML
• Proficient in Macintosh and Windows operating systems
• Skilled using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to learn systems/programs quickly

Education
08/05 – 10/08 Westwood College Chicago, IL
• Obtained bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications & Multimedia
• GPA 3.43/4.0
• Presidential Executive & Dean lists student
• Awarded luncheon for academic accomplishment
• Alpha Beta Kappa member

Work Experience
08/08 – Present Freelance Graphics Design Experience
Video Projects:
• Project involved creating a DVD of a “Greatest Generation” WWII veteran telling his story of the Battle of
Okinawa to a group of Iowa farmers. The project involved editing raw film footage and creating the story
flow. There was also extensive work required to eliminate wind and external noise. Project was done using
Adobe Premier, Sound Booth, and Encore. Final DVD ran 41 minutes.
• This project involved creating a DVD of a preschool graduation. The DVD opened with a selection of
student work done throughout the year, then transitioned into the graduates trying on their gowns and then
into the graduation ceremony, and finally the party. The project involved editing raw film footage and
creating the story flow, incorporated music to match and sync with the scenes. Used Adobe Premier,
Sound Booth and Encore. The final piece ran for 1 hour.

Web Design Project:

• Developed a website for a flooring installation company. The home page gave a brief description of the
company with links leading to the type of work they do. The site provides previews of the work they have
done and information about the different types of flooring material with links to the different flooring
councils. Used Adobe Dreamweaver and HTML code to finalize the final product.
• Developed a website designed to profile a portfolio showcasing projects and freelance work. The front
page contains a short biography with links leading to different pages based on which type of software that
was used and the type of project. To create this website Adobe Dreamweaver and HTML code were used.

Graphic Design/Photography Project:

• Created multiple layouts of a photograph of a century old street lamp. This project required using different
filters and tools. The objective was to make each piece appear to look as old as the street lamp itself.
Photoshop was used to give the image the look(s) required.
• This project required the restoration of two worn down pictures, one of a little girl the other of a WWII
soldier. Photoshop was used to erase the existing watermarking and wrinkles and to brighten the colors
and contrast.

09/04 – 04/05 Ditto.com Naperville, IL

Image Editor
• Selected images and edit copy to improve readability for E-Commerce advertisements
• Allocated print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy
significance, using knowledge of layout principles
• Planned the contents of advertisement images according to the style, editorial policy, and requirements.