Dillon Yothers

dyothers@gmail.com

Chicago, IL

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts; Illustration

Savannah College of Art and Design; 1999 - 2003

Dean's List - 9 Consecutive Trimesters

Skills

8 years experience - Adobe Creative Suite (Windows & Mac)

3 years experience - Corel Painter

Expert capability with Windows and Microsoft Office

Microsoft Small Business Server 2003

Knowledge of HTML, XML, and CSS

Employment

Print Operator

OAO Technology Solutions (Contractor) - Chicago, IL; 2007 - '08

Sub-contracted employee; worked with IBM for LaSalle Bank/Bank of America. Operated XEROX DocuPrint 180 printers in a large volume atmosphere; met strict deadlines and quality guidelines for a high-standards client.

IT/Help Desk Associate & Assistant Network Administrator

Vosges Haut-Chocolat - Chicago, IL; 2005 - '07

Assisted management of companywide CRM software. Made frequent corrections to company database. Managed company hardware; routine maintenance, installation and purchasing of PCs and network printers. Initiated Microsoft SharePoint (intranet).

Pre-production Assistant ("Comper")

Publications International, Ltd. (Contractor) - Lincolnwood, IL; 2006 - '07

Constructed various pre-production materials for the art and editorial departments. Fast paced work demanded exacting attention to detail and precise execution. Materials included were: books, greeting cards, box packaging displays, sticker arrangements, and other paper goods.

Gallery Manager & Art Consultant

Boulevard Fine Art & Custom Framing - Oak Park, IL; 2004 - '05

Worked autonomously, curated and maintained a large gallery space. Performed additional light office work. Assisted customers in choosing the right artwork for their homes while drawing upon previous framing experience.

Awards & Achievements (Freelance Art):

Portfolio Scholarship - Savannah College of Art and Design

Third Place - Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators Annual Show, 2001

Juror for Annual Printmaking Show, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 2003

Gave informal lectures - Riehl Fine Art Gallery, 16th & 17th C. Painting, 2003

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