Toni Schulke, Principal

Education and Training
Northeastern Illinois University, BS
Occup. Training school to learn computers and printing skills
Much “on the job” training and seminars

Work History
Art Director at Therapeutic Associates, Inc. Headquartered in Seattle WA (Privately Held; about 650 employees; Physical and Occupational Therapy Rehab Services; 55 - 60 clinics.)
February 1991 – July 2007

• Created the design/graphics/printing production studio.
  
• Formulated design concepts and presentation approaches.
  
• Directed vendors engaged in printing and graphics.
  
• Managed all collateral brochures, stationery, direct mail pieces, signage, banners, ads for magazines and newspapers, some web design, displays, etc.
  
• Coordinated all purchase orders and databases connected with the design studio - handling estimates, upkeep on equipment and software, etc.
  
• Branded the corporation over a period of 1 year and transformed collaterals and advertising.

Owner of Mann Art Group (Self-employed), Chgo. Il, L.A. CA
In Chicago: worked as a designer and represented other graphic professionals including illustrators, photographers, printers, etc.
In Los Angeles: worked as a designer - Designed or created graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as collateral brochures, displays, and logos. Worked in my own studio and also in client studios.

CAPABILITIES

• Design any type of collateral piece from annual reports to direct mail to forms
• Excellent knowledge of printing and ad development for production
  
• Branding and logo design and development
• Plan and Supervise photo shoots
• Expert in Adobe software products (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
• Competent in the Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint)
• Over 18 years experience
• Dependable, self motivated, experienced, problem solver
• Work well with deadlines
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