KAREN SHEK
E-mail: cK0221@yahoo.com

SUMMARY

Graphic designer with three years of education in Arts and Technology. Experienced in creating, designing, and developing original and unique artwork. Solid track record of exceeding expectations, meeting deadlines, and creating firm relationships with employers and clients.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software: Adobe Photoshop/Imageready/Premier, Alias Maya Unlimited 6.0, Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Internet Explorer, MS Office Applications, Netscape, Java, C++
Hardware: IBM Compatible PC’s, Macintosh
Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/2000/XP
Exposure to: Macromedia Fireworks MX/Flash MX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MASTER EYE ASSOCIATES – Plano, Texas 2003 – Present

Office Assistant / Receptionist
• Conducted preliminary tests for eye examinations.
• Scheduled appointments and verified prescriptions for clients via telephone and fax.
• Confirmed eligibility and filed paperwork for vision insurance.
• Coached patients in the care of contact lenses.
• Authored and developed Excel-based system to store patient data electronically, improving office organization and saving time in retrieval of data.
• Designed recall cards, advertisements, and invitations.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATING COMPANY – Dallas, Texas 2004

Office Assistant
• Provided quote requests and orders from clients through fax, phone, and e-mail.
• Corresponded effectively with contractors about client revisions and instructions.
• Acted as intermediary between clients and translators.
• Typeset official certificates.
• Managed finances by sending bills to clients upon completion of order and providing payments to contractors.

PLANET REAL ESTATE – Dallas, Texas 2004

Graphic Artist – Contractor
• Revised existing Macromedia Flash introduction to advertise a new market.
• URL: http://www.planetrealestate.com

UNICORN INCORPORATED – Dallas, Texas 2003

Sales Representative
• Introduced and familiarized clients with company products.
• Secured contracts and finalized transactions.

HITT, GAINES & BOISBRUN – Richardson, Texas 2002

Special Project Assistant
• Mapped details for new filing system.
• Made appropriate changes to old files to fit new filing system.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

KAREN’S MUMS & GARTERS – Plano, Texas 2000 – Present
• Created personalized single, double, and triple mums and garters for Homecoming events for over 40 clients.

DALLAS CHINESE BIBLE CHURCH – Richardson, Texas 2003 – Present
• Created 3 slideshows in Adobe Premier for banquets
• Produced 2 theme-based T-shirts and handbooks for college fellowship.
• Designed logos for website
• Created and maintained website for college fellowship
• URL: www.ck0221.com/DCBCCF/

SUNSHINE TRADING COMPANY – Plano, Texas 2003
• Designed logos for use on business card, letterhead, and website.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS – Richardson, Texas 2003 – Present
B.A. Arts and Technology, (Current) GPA 3.3

REFERENCES

Wendy Ho, O.D.
Master Eye Associates
(972) 985-7916