Fine graphics art and production services
Lawrence R. Peterson
Design and Production Services
Knowledge and Expertise
Web Design
Graphics Production
Process Analysis
Graphic Design     
Multi-Media
Project Management
Image Development
Typography
Systems Integration
Technical Documentation
Network Administration 
Training/Lecturer
Illustration
Technical Support
Work Flow Pre-Planning
Budgeting/Estimating 
Scheduling/Traffic Control
Sales Support & Marketing
Achievements

Plant Manager - for 40 person/3.5 million in sales, complete composition, high end color, and full service textbook production facility. Moved declining business into area leader. Director of new business development and new technology implementation resulting in increased sales over 33% in first year.

Business Development - Hired staff, trained and managed as well as integrated computer and network systems (Lan, Wan, SGI, Macintosh and PC) for new division, in the Orlando area,  of Dayton based Corporation.

Composition Manager - Establishment of complete Composition Department for 1/C to 4/C textbook and catalog work. Full project management of College, El-Hi and Trade, Medical, Scholastic, Science, Chemistry and Math Textbooks.

Design Director - Successful management of a full-service design and production studio. Complete editorial, design and production for corporate, advertising, publishing, retail, financial, and university groups. Complete concept through to final product “full service” studio.

System Design - Computer System Design, Training, Technical Support, & Operation; Expertise in; Quark, Illustrator, Freehand, PhotoShop, etc. Development of High-end Pre-press Systems for printers, newspapers, graphics and advertising firms.

Technical Support - for wide variety of platforms and integration across platforms. Integration of ISDN and Web into in-house networks. Implementation of various work flow solutions. System evaluation, bench marking, work flow reconfiguration, analysis and documentation.

Consistent - on-time delivery for assorted projects involving database development, multiple task and personnel interface with tight production schedules.

Graphic Artist - for a wide range of Award winning books, catalogues, magazines, brochures, booklets, posters, flyers, ads, direct mail, media kits, merchandising packages, sales presentations, corporate communications, slides/multi-image, video displays, and awards.

Employment
Lawrence Peterson Design
Owner, Manager, Director 07/93 -
present
Mazer Corporation
Orlando, Florida
Systems Administrator
Production Manager
09/99 -
04/00
Typo-Graphics
Orlando, Florida
V.P., Production 07/97 -
05/99
Accu-Color, Inc
St. Louis, Missouri
Electronic Publications Manager
08/94 -
10/96
Lanman Lithotech
Orlando Florida
Technical Support Manager
07/93 -
03/94
Fidelity Press
Orlando Florida
Macintosh & Scanner,
Information & Systems Manager
10/90 -
07/93
Media Design Group
Winter Park, Florida
Computer Graphic Artist
05/87 -
07/89
The Marketing Connection
Orlando, Florida
Production Manager &
Computer GraphicsArtist
12/85 -
04/87
Lawrwence. R. Peterson Graphics
Palo Alto, California
Art Director &
Production Manager
06/78 -
11/85
Typothetae, Inc.
Palo Alto, California
Production Coordinator
Textbooks Division
10/76 -
05/78
Dharma Press
Berkeley, California
Pressman/Cameraman
Typesetting Manager
04/71 -
08/76