69 Elm St • Baldwinville MA • 01436-2530 PHONE 774-232-7436 • E-MAIL CLPLATTS@PHANTAZM.COM

CHERYL L PLATTS

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Graphic Design, Web Design, Copy Writing, Writing, Brand Management, 
Design Consultation, Production, Project Management, Estimating,
Inside Sales, Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Phantazm Design Concepts, Worcester, MA 1994-Present
Graphic Design, Web Design & Consultation

• Current knowledge of Adobe CS5/CS6 Program Suite, Quark, Dreamweaver and
  other popular graphic programs on both PC and Mac platforms.
• Typesetting, image manipulation and designing of electronic or hardcopy graphics
  for individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations.
• Design logos, letterheads, packaging and advertisements
• Design, re-design and consult on web sites.
• Copywriting, creative writing, research.
• Current with Windows 11, MS 365 office suite
  

NDI International Inc. * Graphics Division * Worcester, MA 1996-2003
Graphics Specialist

• Project and Production Manager for all graphics accounts.
• Layout & production of artwork and signs in vinyl, offset, large format and 3-D.
• Experience working with Composer, Signlab, plotters, printers, scanners and laminators.
• Provided support and recommendations as needed for Sales Staff and Creative Director.
• Extensive contact with clients and vendors in person, by phone, fax or email.
• Research and procure new products and vendors.
• Estimating all Graphics jobs.
• Creation of production orders, purchase orders, and inventory tracking for department.
• Creation and maintenance of spreadsheets to log clients, vendors, purchases and production.
• Working knowledge of MS Office 2003 and other database programs.

EDUCATION

Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, MA.
Associates Degree with Highest Honors, Science, Technology, Computer Assisted Design.
Applied Arts Program 2005-2007
Science/Technology Scholarship 2005-2007
Dean's List 2005 - 2006 - 2007

Savannah College of Art and Design
Pursuing BFA in Graphic Design
E-Learning program

School of the Worcester Art Museum. Worcester, MA
Certificate
Fine Arts Program.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society
Who's Who in American Junior Colleges