Dave S. Armstrong

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2009-2012	R&R Embroidery and Screenprinting	Provo, Utah
Art Department Head Managed workflow and procedure in the art department Trained and supervised junior artists Created art for t-shirts and other printable media Prepared client’s art for screen printing Reference: Kent Roberts - Owner

2009	Sterling ATM	Salt Lake City, Utah
Sign/Print Shop Manager Oversaw the production of signs, vinyl decals, miniature models, large format prints and stickers Worked with brand managers from major financial institution to protect and promote corporate identity Reference: David Black - Production Manager

2007-2008	Creative Expressions Inc.	Murray, Utah
Graphic Designer Worked with supervisors and customers to create logos, designs, and printed material Prepared art for screen printing, offset printing, vinyl cutting, and promotional products Designed and built company websites and weekly email newsletters Reference: Darren Steck - Production Manager

2006-2007	Silver Creek Computers	Ephraim, Utah
Computer Technician Scheduled and executed house calls to fix computers and networks for private, corporate and corporate customers and government agencies Troubleshot and repaired computers in our main office Reference: Wayne Johnson - Owner

2005-2006	Sanpete Messenger	Manti, Utah
Webmaster/Ad Design Built and maintained the website for the local weekly newspaper Formatted for web and uploaded the newspaper each week Designed ad for web and print editions of the newspaper Reference: Suzanne Dean - Editor-in-Chief

• Adobe CS6 Suite including extensive experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, and InDesign
• Microsoft Office Suite; Windows and Mac platforms
• html and css with firm understanding of cross browser compatibility

• Brand management and styling
• Color theory with a clear understanding of RGB, CMYK, hex, and Pantone colors
• Design theory with study in print, web, promotional, advertising and presentational layouts
• Strong typography skills
• Search engine optimization
• Event, portrait, and product photography with DSLR cameras

2002-2006	Snow College	Ephraim, Utah
Communications Major Took Courses in Threatre, Radio Production, Web Design, Newspaper Production, Public Speaking, and Mass Communication.

2002-2005	The Snowdrift - Student Newspaper	Snow College
Editor-in-Chief Earned a National Scholastic Press Association first place award Also worked as webmaster, layout designer, ad designer, news writer, and humor columnist

2002-2005	89.5 KAGJ - Student Radio Station	Snow College
Program Director Managed on-air staff and created broadcasting schedules and playlists Also worked as weekend on-air personality, webmaster, live event DJ and MC, and event coordinator

1998-2002	Manti High School	Manti, Utah
Class of 2002 Was involved in student government (Jr. Class Vice President), speech and debate (State Champion, competed in Student Congress, Spar, Lincoln Douglas Debate, and Impromptu Speaking), competition drama (State Champion in Humorous Interpretation, also competed in One Act Play, served as drama club vice president for two years), theatre (had leads in several dramatic and musical productions) yearbook (Computer Editor and Photographer), newspaper (Columnist), band (band president, multiple brass instruments), and show chior.