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THOMAS BENJAMIN SEAY

678-376-9616

Summary:

A self-motivated individual who welcomes challenging opportunities while moving productively to meet deadlines and encourages a hands-on approach to all tasks. A problem-solver that learns quickly and develops improved methods of operation. Skilled in both Windows and Macintosh computers, with experience using Freehand, PageMaker, Photoshop, Quark Xpress, CorelDraw, Microsoft Office 97, 2000 and 2002, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, XML, Visio, FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, GoLive, Net Objects Fusion, HomeSite and other graphics and web applications. I have over 7 years experience with Design, Pre-Press and press operations, 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment, over 3 years web and internet experience and over 3 years teaching.

Experience:

During my employment with New Horizons, I have served as a Technical Applications Instructor and Supervisor in the Applications department. My responsibilities include instruction to clients ranging from all levels of HTML to popular graphics applications. As an Instructor with New Horizons, I have maintained a 98% rating on my class evaluations submitted by students that attended my classes. As an Applications Supervisor I have managed a staff of 10 to 15 instructors. Responsibilities for the position include classroom supervision, handling of all scheduling of classes and training of all new instructors, and working with instructors to constantly improve their classroom performance.

Allmerica Financial, Atlanta, GA
Marketing/Media Specialist

During my employment with Allmerica Financial, I served as Marketing/Media Specialist in the Group Property & Casualty Marketing department. The responsibilities of this position were the creation and production of marketing materials that include brochures, payroll inserts, direct mailings and publication advertisements. In addition, I was responsible for the creation of the company newsletter and writing and producing sales proposals for new prospective clients.

Augusta Technical Institute, Augusta, GA
Printing and Graphics Technology Instructor

During my employment at Augusta Technical Institute, I have served as an Instructor in the Printing and Graphics Technology Program. The responsibilities of this position include instruction and supervision of 30+ students in the field of Graphic Design and basic printing procedures. In addition, I was responsible for instruction of Health and Safety in the printing industry and Statistical process control training. I also served as Faculty Advisor for the ICON (Image Communication Organization Network) Club for printing and graphic art student Along with instruction, I am responsible for overseeing a large majority of the design work for the in-house print shop at Augusta Technical Institute.

Recycler Classifieds (IWANTA), Orangeburg & North Augusta, SC
Production Manager/Graphic Designer

During my employment at Recycler, I have served as Production Manager for IWANTA "Capitol to the Coast" Classified Ads Magazine. I was responsible for the layout and the production of all display advertisements and the pagination of the magazine, as well as supervision of the telemarketing staff. Later, I worked with IWANTA "Aiken-Augusta" Edition, but retained the same responsibilities. I worked closely with the sales staff in planning and establishing advertisement sales objectives. I also worked closely with the printer to diagnose and solve any printing problems that occur during the production of the magazine.

Dixie Narco, Inc., Williston, SC
Area Leader/Lead Operator

During my employment at Dixie Narco, I became skilled in the operation and set-up of CNC Brake Press equipment in the plant. I have learned supervision skills associated with the position of Area Leader, and have supervised over 15 personnel in production, operation, safety and set-up of Brake Press machines.

Education:

• Certified Internet Webmaster- Foundations
• Certified Internet Webmaster – Site Designer
• Certified Internet Webmaster – Certified Instructor
• Macromedia Certified Site Developer

University of South Carolina-Aiken, Aiken, SC
Bachelor of Arts In Interdisciplinary Studies-Graphic Design and Art History

• Emphasis in Graphic Design and Layout, Studio Arts, Journalism, and Drawing

• Member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, where I served as Vice-President of the chapter. My responsibilities of this office included both the supervision and design of all publications released by the fraternity, which included newsletters to the alumni and flyers that were posted on and off campus.

• Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.299

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