Crystal Odenkirk

http://www.crysodenkirk.com

Skills

Graphic Design/Print Production -- Print design and production abilities from creation of concept to press-ready layouts or output to film, web, inkjet, or pdf.
Programming/Coding -- php (for both conditional user interfaces and online programs, such as self-updatable content managers and search scripts), html, css, dhtml, shtml, ssi and javascript. Intimate knowledge of the incompatibilities between browsers and how to get around them.
Software -- Computers, both Mac and IBM platforms, including but not limited to: Quark Express 4.11 and 5.0Beta, Multi-Ad Creator, Adobe PhotoShop CS and earlier, Freehand, In-Design CS and earlier, Illustrator CS and earlier, ImageReady CS, Pagemaker, Ulead PhotoImpact 6.0 and Gif Animator 4.0, Rampage RIPing system, Adobe Exchange and Distiller, Macromedia Contribute 3.0, most major web browsers, email programs, anti-virus programs, word processors, office applications and disk utilities.
Artwork/Communications -- Ability to communicate in a variety of forms and media, from artwork, illustration, animation, digital photography and music creation, to spoken conversation, to musical and theatrical performance, to the written word (electronically or in print). Detail oriented and equally happy working independently or collaboratively with a team.
Languages -- Attic Greek and Koine, some Latin, some ancient Egyptian (heiroglyphs), some beginning level German, Italian and Spanish, and preference for multi-cultural and/or multi-lingual environment.
Research -- Ability to conduct academic and journalistic research and interviews effectively.
Creative problem-solving and logistical abilities -- Learn quickly and given a lead rope in the right direction, can learn to do just about anything and find new ways to do that job more efficiently.
Basic office and organizational skills -- including data entry, filing, bookkeeping, typing at 120+ wpm, answering phones, deciphering hard-to-read handwriting, ability to use a fax and photocopier, etc.
Deadlines - Function with equal ease in high-pressure, deadline driven environment and low-pressure, lower-volume lulls in workflow.

Work History

Web Development Specialist (November 2004 - current)
OnYourMark, LLC
I am responsible for creation of websites, including graphic design, programming, customer service and technical support, desktop publishing, search engine optimization and registration, all general webmastering, and documentation. Some of my work includes: WebForging, Dells TimberLand, Alladin Plastics Line and The Original Experience Dells Jet Boats (see the gallery for more)
Liked best about this job: Being part of a well-knit team.
Production Coordinator (May 2002 - October 2003)
The Milwaukee Employment Guide, a division of Trader Publishing
I was responsible for anything production related in the office, which included layout of our products, The Employment Guide, Today's Careers and Today's Nurse, of the media kit, in-house use forms, etc, in a timely and accurate fashion. Supervised one graphic designer.
Liked best about this job: I work best under a certain amount of pressure, and being the head of a department is just about the right amount of pressure. I enjoy having the chance to use what I know about print, and I feel like our product really made a difference to people. It's a good feeling.
Design Specialist (January 1999 - April 2002)
The Review, a regional newspaper, centered in Plymouth, WI
I created display ads for the paper and designed print projects, created logos for customers, made corrections and did layout projects for print customers, assisted in troubleshooting pagination process, created graphics as necessary, handled email duties for the Advertising department (including sending and receiving of ads and figuring out ways around format incompatibilities), computer maintenance and troubleshooting, hand collated sections of the paper twice a week, trained new people in our design process, often answered computer problems in other departments, occassionally responsible for outputting paginated pages to film for the press.
Liked best about this job: I particularly enjoyed the combination of technical skill and artistic expression required to effectively create newspaper ads and layout print jobs. I enjoy finding ways to make the ink do what I want it to. We used a mix of digital desktop publishing and traditional cut and paste. Knowing each style of creation broadens my ability to solve problems in the other style.
Sales Clerk (February 1998 - December 1998)
Corey's Jewelbox, Crossroads Mall, Kalamazoo, MI
Liked best about this job: Watching the kaleidoscope of humanity in action. Working a kiosk in the hallway gave me the opportunity to study people, which has come in handy in my writing and acting. It also gave me direct reference to public reactions to different marketing techniques.
Gift Shop Manager (August - December 1997)
Museum attendant (May - December 1997)
Wright Art and Logan Anthropology Museums, Beloit College, Beloit WI
Liked best about this job: I'm a bit of an armchair archaeologist, and I'm an artist, so what isn't to love about getting paid to wander around the museums, talking to visitors about the different exhibits?

Freelance Design

Paul Lathrop

Online Resume design

Twilight Games
- The Twilight Games Obsidian LARP Quickstart was released at GenCon '04, a cd/pdf for which I did all the graphic design, logowork, artwork and photography.
- Logo, banner and flyer designs.
- Maintain the website.
- Assist in event organization.
Flames Rising Horror RPG Site
- Webmistress/Technical Contact
- Graphic design
Taggart Transdimensional
- Web Design
Midwest Rock Opera
- Former webmistress, administrative and event organization assistant
- Former Performer
U.S. Postal Service Image Committee in Milwaukee area.
- Designed invitation brochure for annual employee recognition dinner, 2000 & 2001.
MidiCity Productions
- CD case design: MCP1006: Northern Moods, MCP1007: Spirits of the Lake, MCP1008: In The Groove
- Cliff Odenkirk's cd, 'Tis the Season
- design and layout of earlier albums: Cooler by the Lake and Best of Broadway(Summer/Fall 1998)
- ad for cd/cs Great Lakes in the February 1998 issue of New Age Voice magazine (January 1998)
- layout and design of Remember the Romance and Great Lakes albums (Fall 1997)
- various brocures and other miscellaneous design work for print and online media
BSFFA, (Beloit Science Fiction Fantasy Association), Beloit College
- Dairyland '97 (February - April 1997) advertising and logo creation for annual convention
Other
- Various logos, flyers, brochures, ads
- Resumes for private individuals
- Stationery, cards, etc., for private individuals

Education

Double Major in Studio Art (digital art specialization) and Classical Civilization, Beloit College, Beloit WI, (1993-1997). Bachelors completion expected in 2009.
Laingsburg High School, Laingsburg MI, Class of 1993

Other Experience

Class Agent for Beloit Alumni Class of '97 (from Spring '98 to Fall '99) for the Beloit College Development Office, 700 College St, Box 109, Beloit WI 53511; I keep in contact with as many members of my class as I can and participate in fundraising for the College
Halo Burning (April 20 - 27, 1997) solo exhibition of original digital artwork at Wright Museum of Art, Beloit College
Costumes (Fall 1994) helped backstage on Man of La Mancha
Beloit College Set Studio (Fall 1993 through Spring 1994) worked on set crew
the Round Table, 700 College St, Box 109, Beloit WI 53511; (January 1995 - December 1995, September 1996 - December 1997); Graphic Arts editor, opinion columnist, LitArt literary supplement editor, Op-Ed editor, Copy Editor, representative to BelSAC student government
The Sound of Music (Spring 1993) played Maria, helped with sets, helped student direct production and choir, gave private voice lessons
the Informer and the Looking Glass, Laingsburg High School, Laingsburg, MI 48848; (September 1991 - June 1993); Art editor, Academics editor, Double Truck editor, Copy editor, reporter
Student Choir (1991-1993) Co-founded and student directed student-run high school choir
Modeling (up through 1993) Runway modeling for various businesses
Acting and Voice Various roles throughout school years, on stage, in choirs, on radio.

Awards

Second Place Advertising Design (Use of local photography), Wisconsin Newspaper Association (2002)
First Place Marketing and Advertising, Baker College Business Olympics (1993)
MIPA First Place Class C/D Feature Page Spread(1992)
JEA/NSPA Honorable Mention LitMag Illustration (1992)
MIPA Second Place Class C/D Illustration (1991)