KEITH M. GOUDREAU 2 Oak Ridge Circle, Ware, MA 01082 413-967-7500; 413-348-8155 kg1309b58@westpost.

net CREATIVE DIRECTOR / SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Wide-ranging technical expertise across the spectrum of Graphic Arts disciplines , including layout and design, mechanicals, type specifications, comprehensives. KEY QUALIFICATIONS * Over 20 years of experience with continuous growth in all phases of Graphic Ar ts production. * Collaborative experience with marketing teams to develop then implement corpor ate and product branding strategies and market placement. * Highly developed staff management and training skills, from hiring and schedul ing personnel to coordinating specialized training to developing skills and incr easing staff morale. * Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, able to coordinate de sign or schedule changes within time and budget limits to meet production and qu ality objectives. * Dedicated professional and "team player" with broad knowledge within the indus try and capacity to deal well with technical, management, and all other personne l. * Complete knowledge of Macintosh computer, proficient in Quark Xpress, Illustra tor CS4, Photoshop CS4, In-Design CS4, and MS Word. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE June 2005 - Present Owner KMG Productions, Ware, MA Key Responsibilities: * Work closely with clients to determine objectives and project parameters to in crease brand awareness and boost sales through the design of appropriate packagi ng and collateral materials * Direct photo shoots and proof press runs. September 1999 - June 2005 Creative Director Omniglow Corporation, West Springfield, MA Key Responsibilities: * Responsible for all Graphic Arts production from packaging and structural desi gn to ads, collateral materials, POP displays, and trade show booths. * Work with marketing staff and corporate management to develop new product line s, branding strategies and market opportunities. * Supervise 5 employees and several freelancers; interview, hire, and schedule w ork. * Work closely with staff to meet goals for high quality production, to increase morale and initiative. * Manage weekly and long-term production planning and department budgets. * Oversee completion of comprehensives; work closely with Graphic Designers to a chieve successful project results. * Configure structural design of packages and displays to allow for the most eff ective presentation at the most affordable production cost. * Perform graphic design, photo direction, and press approvals. October 1996 - September 1999

Owner KMG Productions, Ware, MA Art Director July 1990 - September 1996 EXSEL Advertising, Spencer, MA Key Responsibilities: * Designed, art directed and managed production of packaging, structural design, ads, collateral materials, POP displays and trade show booths for various clien ts. * Worked closely with clients to help them achieve sales goals. * Supervised photography and proofed press runs. June 1989 - September 1990 Art and Production Director O'Leary Advertising, Worcester, MA Key Responsibilities: * Worked closely with clients to build their business and product lines. * Performed weekly and long-term planning for production; made decisions on free lance needs. * Designed graphic and structural projects; directed photography; proofed press runs. July 1982 - June 1989 Art and Production Director Creative Concepts in Advertising, Indian Orchard, MA Key Responsibilities: *Worked closely with clients to build their business and product lines. *Performed weekly and long-term planning for production; made decisions on freel ance needs. *Designed graphic and structural projects; directed photography; proofed press r uns. EDUCATION: Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield, MA - Graphic Design