Sylvia Lorraine Syms (Lorrie)

PO BOX 963

3505 GATEWAY Rd. #M105

BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511

Home Phone (925) 684-9828

O B J E C T I V E

I am searching for an entry level position within the creative design field. Although willing to contribute in any way possible, I am looking for a position with room for advancement.

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Since inheriting my first computer a little over a year ago, I have become extremely proficient with publishing programs such as PrintShop, PrintMaster, PrintArtist, TurboPublisher and Softkey. I also possess an above average working knowledge of MSWorks, WordPerfect for Windows, CompuWorks, QuickBooks, Quicken and Cosmi3D. I can run the operating systems for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98 and System 7.5 on the Mac. I have recently mastered my scanner applications and am currently teaching myself Web Page Design, HTML, and GIF Animation using Paint Shop Pro 5.0 and Ulead Gif Animator 3.

What I seek now is the opportunity to put my talents to the test. Immensely creative with an outstanding eye for color and balance, I am ready to move on to bigger and better things. Comfortably able to sit down with new and unknown software programs, I have no doubt in my ability to comprehend and master the application quickly. I know I will be an asset to the firm with the insight, along with the boldness, to go against the norm and hire somebody not fresh out of design school.

W O R K H I S T O R Y

Creative Design 1 year experience

• Design, layout and production of custom business cards which I retail at $45 per 100 cards. Sample included.

• Design and layout of fifty-two page, two year commemorative calendar created with photos and the scanner I purchased and learned to use for this purpose. Sample page included.

• Design, layout and typesetting of flyers, brochures, menus etc.

• Samples available on request.

Bartender 17 years experience

• Experienced in all aspects of the preparation and service of alcoholic beverages. My background in this field includes employee training, supervising and scheduling along with PC, stock ordering, invoicing, accounting and payroll.

S U M M A R Y

Highly productive because of my proficiency in utilizing time wisely and happiest when multi-tasking, I have gained a good knowledge of the special skills and attributes I can offer my prospective employer. I look forward to hearing from you and becoming a member of your team of professionals.