Marty McNulty

Experience

Educational Textbooks

Scott Foresman, Glenview, Illinois. 2002, 2004-2010

Preface, Schaumburg, Illinois. 1998, 2000

Quarasan, Chicago, Illinois. 2002, 2003

Typeset and corrected student textbooks, teachers editions and reading books. Developed efficient production systems and guidelines. Encouraged clear communication between editorial, design and production staff. Prepared photo images for publication with color-correction, compositing, masks, outlines and shadows.

Catalog / Marketing

Fisher Science Education, Hanover Park, Illinois.

Graphic Designer, 1999. Creative and Art Director, 1999-2002.

Directed three editions of a 1000-page color catalog. Redesigned 2001 edition, creating new templates and styles. Managed production staff, coordinated with vendors and printer companies. Streamlined operations to increase efficiency, cut costs and production time. Wrote, edited and corrected copy, controlled quality of layouts and images. Maintained art and page tracking, instructed photo shoots, processed electronic and film images. Designed instruction manuals, product support pieces and marketing promotions while maintaining consistent corporate style.

Berry McCracken / Rosenboom Realty, Kankakee, Illinois. 2009

Wrote and designed a 16-page brochure for a Frank Lloyd Wright home.

R. R. Donnelley / Omega Group, Elgin, Illinois. 2003, 2004

Produced newspaper fliers for True Value Hardware and mail-order catalogs for Sears and other companies.

Jewel / American Color, Melrose Park, Illinois. 2004-2005

Produced newspaper fliers for Jewel/Osco.

Libra Safety Equipment, Chicago, Illinois. Graphic Designer, 2003.

Redesigned and produced safety products catalog. Wrote and arranged promotion of recycling and cleaning services.

Publications

Kankakee Daily Journal, Kankakee, Illinois. Reporter, 1990-1991. Graphic Artist, 1994-1996.

Paginated page one and inside pages under strict daily deadlines. Designed feature pages, created graphics, illustrations and photo art. Wrote feature stories, covered civic and school board meetings.

PerformInk, Chicago, Illinois. Graphic Designer, 1998-2003

Designed and typeset six annual editions of The Book: An Actor's Guide to Chicago.

Adams Trade Press, Arlington Heights, Illinois. Graphic Designer, 1997.

Produced magazine issues from layout to collection on disk. Designed advertisements, editorial pages and graphics.