1. Nick J. Ryan
5115 20 1
/2 Ave Ln NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Rochester, MN
507 288-2445
Nick J. Ryan
5115 20 1
/2 Ave Ln NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Rochester, MN
507 288-2445
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Nick Ryan.
For an in-depth view of the work
created by Nick, please take a few
minutes to view his Portfolio DVD.
Print portfolio and references
available upon request.

2. Summary of Qualifications
Twenty one years experience in the graphic arts field. Extensive knowledge of design and prepress graphic arts. Comprehensive experi-
ence with industry standard graphic arts software applications. Nine years experience in digital video media production, and
dissemination techniques.
Business Experience
Media Development Specialist May 2000 to Present
Olmsted County Public Health Services, Rochester, MN
2100 Campus Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904
Responsibilities: Development and production of educational videos, DVD’s, Public Service Announcements and printed materials.
Thorough knowledge of the principals, practices, methods and techniques used in the production of films, video and promotional
materials. Creating storyboards, write and edit scripts. Thorough knowledge of computers and related peripheral equipment and
software used to produce broadcast quality video. Directing and editing of all educational videos. Knowledge of computer animation
and compositing for visual effects sequences. Work with voice over talent. Select the audio, music and effects necessary to complete
videos. Author and design DVD’s for commercial replication. Apply video compression techniques to prepare video for the Internet.
Conceptualize and design billboards, brochures, posters, logo designs, annual reports and package design. Knowledge of multiple file
formats and the necessary steps to convert one file type to another. Complete knowledge of the methods and techniques used in creat-
ing high resolution CMYK PDF “Press Ready” files for offset printing. Knowledge in both color theory and color space (modes) and
the ability to apply those theories to designs. Create websites and maintain web pages using web development applications including
Dreamweaver, Revise, SharePoint and knowledge of basic HTML. Create PowerPoint presentations that have a high visual impact.
Create interactive PDF files for the Internet. Manage multiple projects from concept through completion. Facilitate
New Employee Orientation.
Creative Director March 1994 to May 2000
Shopper Enterprises, Rochester, MN
923 North Broadway Rochester, MN 55906
Responsibilities: Overall design of The Rochester Shopper, The Business Journal, Focus magazine and various other publications.
Hardware and software troubleshooting and maintenance. Art direction for Graphic Design Team, hiring and instructing Graphic
Designers, preflighting all “Press Ready” files to prepare them for the printer, scheduling deadlines for editorial and press dates, per-
forming press checks for quality assurance. Ad design and photography for all publications.
Freelance Graphic Designer June 1989 to May 2002
Vizuel Graphics, Rochester, MN
5115 20 1/2 Avenue Lane Northwest
Work: Magazine cover design for MN Pharmacist Association magazine May 1996-May 2002; Menu designer for Pump House restau-
rant flyers, business cards and brochure design for Remax, Coldwell banker, and Midwest Guest Suites. Consulting for 2-D Graphics &
Type on digital prepress workflow. Photography for After School magazine 1995-1996 edition. Logo design for Equity Accelerators;
Strauss & Associates and New Images of Rochester.
Education
1991 Associate in Liberal Arts -Rochester Community College
851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Awards
1997 Minnesota Free Papers Association
First Place: Best Photography - Human Interest
First Place: Best Four Color Furniture Store Ad
Second Place: Best Photography - Human Interest
1999 Minnesota Free Papers Association
Second Place: Best Photography - Human Interest
1999 Minnesota Society of Association Executives
Presidents Award, MN Pharmacist magazine
2000 Minnesota Free Papers Association
Third Place: Best Overall Design
2005 International Digital Imaging Competition sponsored by Adobe
Honorable Mention - Photo Illustration
www.photoworkshop.com/static/adobe/contest/2005/index.html
Computer Experience
Knowledgeable In: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, Adobe After Effects CS6, Adobe Indesign CS6
Macromedia (Adobe) Dreamweaver 8.0, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Adobe Encore CS6, Adobe Soundbooth CS6,
Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Professional, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Ultra, QuarkXpress 10.0, Revise v. 6.3, Microsoft SharePoint
MOSS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet Explorer),
Digital Juice Juicer 3.2, Mozilla Firefox, Netscape, Windows OS, Mac OS 9.0, AS400
Media Development Specialist May 2000 to Present
Creative Director March 1994 to May 2000
Freelance Graphic Designer June 1989 to May 2002