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JOSEPH T. LAKATOS
2309 Plaza A La Playa | San Clemente, CA 92672
telephone: 949-369-0567 | mobile: 949-310-2592 | www.JoeLakatos.com | email: Joe@JoeLakatos.com

::OBJECTIVE::

To work as a web/graphic designer and developer and utilize my current skill set to lead, train and develop others as well as continually learn
and develop myself to become a more valuable employee, leader, and person.
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::COMPUTER SKILLS::

PC proficient with MAC knowledge and experience
::ADOBE::
PhotoShop, PhotoShop - Web Production, ImageReady, Illustrator, PageMaker, Acrobat, Audition, Flash, Dreamweaver, Freehand, Fireworks, HomeSite
::MICROSOFT::
PowerPoint, FrontPage, Excel, Word, Works, Outlook, Windows
::PROGRAMMING LANGUGES::
HTML, JavaScript, JavaScript - Enhancing Web Pages, CSS, XML
::MISCELLANEOUS::
FTP, Web Hosting Control Panel Account Setup, Web Hosting Client Email Setup, Home Computer Network Setup, Router and Wireless Network Adaptor Setup, Scanning, QuarkXpress, Cool Edit Pro, Acid, Sound Forge
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::EXPERIENCE::

HTML Email Specialist, Web Design, SEO/SEP, Consultant                                 December 2007 – Present
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - KCOMM, INC., San Clemente, California

Since December 2007, independently contracted to consult, design, and develop a monthly HTML Email Newsletter for companies: Wealth Management Network, LLC. (www.theWMN.com): “Wealth Manager e-LETTER” and QED Connect, Inc. (www.QEDConnect.com): “QED ReConnect Newsletter”. I utilize HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Dreameaver, PhotoShop, and ImageReady to create each newsletter as well as the coinciding HTML webpage of each newsletter. I FTP the files to the appropriate server and folder and also maintain the email database, upload the email database and html email newsletter, and schedule the deployment of each newsletter to the appropriate email database. I also create an email report for each client using statistics generated from each newsletter.
 

Flash Animated Banner Creation                                                                           December 2007 – Present
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - 10th DEGREE, Lake Forest, California

Since December 2007, independently contracted to consult, design, and develop a monthly HTML Email Newsletter for companies: Wealth Management Network, LLC. (www.theWMN.com): “Wealth Manager e-LETTER” and QED Connect, Inc. (www.QEDConnect.com): “QED ReConnect Newsletter”. I utilize HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Dreameaver, PhotoShop, and ImageReady to create each newsletter as well as the coinciding HTML webpage of each newsletter. I FTP the files to the appropriate server and folder and also maintain the email database, upload the email database and html email newsletter, and schedule the deployment of each newsletter to the appropriate email database. I also create an email report for each client using statistics generated from each newsletter.
 

Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Art Director, Consultant                               October 2005 – Present
FREELANCE, San Clemente, California

Since 2005, have been web designer and developer, webmaster, art director, and graphic designer for websites: Onchemie.com, SittinPrettyFashion.com, SOS-Treatments.com, SanClementeCottonCo.com, StudioINTV.com, MarinePowerandWater.com, InsureDirect.com, Cheap-Auto-Insurance.com, and JoeLakatos.com. Independently consulted and collaborated with multiple companies: Vinedos Malagon Bed & Breakfast & Winery, Sheetz Financial, El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, Ty-N-Go, Coastliner Automotive, Costa Azul Hotel and Resort, CreativeChristianImagery.com, Fat Burger, It's For Her Sassy Boutique, Pacific Shores Association, Tommy Moore Shapes, and SunSplash, as well as for friends, creating business cards, food packaging labels, letterheads, brochures, posters, envelopes, advertisements, postcards, t-shirt designs, logos, online banners, email animations, websites and any piece that caters to each company's needs.
 

Web/Graphic Design Manager, Technical Manager, Consultant                       June 2006 – Present
CHARITIESHOST.COM, San Clemente, California

Instrumental in the start-up, overall aestetic web design and creation of CharitiesHost.com, creating and optimizing web graphics, HTML web pages and coordinating the shopping cart and database programming. Responsibilities include web design, web hosting control panel setup, clientele email setup, graphic design and managing the technical aspects and customer support of the web hosting control panel for websites.
 

Owner - Referring Travel Agent                                                                            August 2007 – Present
iTRAVELandMORE.com, San Clemente, California

Started interactive, internet travel, leisure, tourism, entertainment, and more booking web site. Responsible for overall day to day operations, advertising, marketing, and promotion of web site.
 

Assistant Manager                                                                                                  August 2007 – November 2007
FEDEX KINKO'S , Laguna Niguel, California

Since December 2007, independently contracted to consult, design, and develop a monthly HTML Email Newsletter for companies: Wealth Management Network, LLC. (www.theWMN.com): “Wealth Manager e-LETTER” and QED Connect, Inc. (www.QEDConnect.com): “QED ReConnect Newsletter”. I utilize HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Dreameaver, PhotoShop, and ImageReady to create each newsletter as well as the coinciding HTML webpage of each newsletter. I FTP the files to the appropriate server and folder and also maintain the email database, upload the email database and html email newsletter, and schedule the deployment of each newsletter to the appropriate email database. I also create an email report for each client using statistics generated from each newsletter.
 

Assistant Manager                                                                                                 July 2006 –August 2007
FEDEX KINKO'S , San Clemente , California

Managed center in absence of center manager. Managed, monitored and facilitated all production processes, including the tracking, pick-up and delivery, and quality check process. Provided leadership, training, skill development and coaching to team members on assigned shifts and ensured communication among shifts. Interviewed job applicants. Planned, organized, directed the activities and evaluated the efficiency and producitivity of four to fifteen team members. Performed administrative duties, including bidding, ordering supplies and inventory control. Complied with and enforced established FedEx Kinko's policies, practices and standard operating and quality control procedures.
 

Senior Production Coordinator                                                                            November 2005 – July 2006
FEDEX KINKO'S , San Clemente , California

Manage, monitor and facilitate all production processes, including the tracking, pick-up and delivery, and quality check process. Provide leadership to team members on assigned shift and ensure communication among shifts. Assist in the training of center team members to perform center functions.
 

Graphic & Web Designer, Art Director, Consultant                                            May 1993 – September 2005
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - FREELANCE , Cleveland, Ohio

Independently consulted and collaborated with multiple companies and friends, creating websites, business cards, food packaging labels, letterhead, envelopes, advertisements, t-shirt design, logo design, banners, and any piece that caters to each company or person’s needs.
 

Director of Promotions & Content, On-Air Staff/Talent (Internet Jockey)       June 2000 –November 2002
CLEVELANDHITS.COM, Cleveland, Ohio

Responsibilities included: utilize HTML, Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, ImageReady, and HomeSite to update, create, edit, proofread and manipulate web content, including images and verbiage of multiple web pages. Create, write, type, edit and proofread Daily Email Newsletter to 30,000+ subscribers. Maintain customer and client relations via reading and responding to various feedback emails (30+ total) on website. Plan, coordinate and direct on-air talent personal appearances, parades, trade-shows and any other various in-studio or out-of-studio event. Internet Radio Show Host of “The Joey Loc Show”, entertaining 6 days a week, Monday thru Friday 2pm to 7pm and Saturdays 3pm to 7pm.
 

Production Artist                                                                                                    January 1999 – May 2000
AMERICANGREETINGS.COM, Cleveland, Ohio

Responsibilities included: utilize PhotoShop, ImageReady, Freehand and various Mindscape software to scan, create, manipulate and animate art for Electronic Marketing Department (AmericanGreetings.com) and MicroGrafx. Trained all new production employees (11) from November 1999 to May 2000 with a 100% hire rate after my training.
 

Head of Pre-Press Graphics & Direct Mail Departments                                  January 1998 – October 1998
MINUTEMAN PRESS, Cleveland, Ohio

Responsibilities included: utilize PhotoShop, PageMaker, CorelDraw and QuarkXpress scan and manipulate art or printed piece geared to a company's need (i.e.: letterhead, business cards, logos, newsletters etc.) Prepare direct mail pieces for delivery by the United States Post Office by means of entering databases in the computer for printing addresses on the envelopes, folding, tabbing and inserting. Train other employees in both departments. Manage workflow in and out of Pre-Press and Direct Mail departments.
 

Computer Graphic Designer                                                                                February 1997 – November 1997
PORATH PRINT SOURCE, Cleveland, Ohio

Responsibilities included: utilize PhotoShop, PageMaker and CorelDraw to scan and manipulate art or printed piece geared to a company's need (i.e.: letterhead, business cards, logos, newsletters etc.) Manage workflow in and out of department.
 

Layout Coordinator/Production Artist/Layout Artist                                          September 1995 – September 1996
JB DOLLAR STRETCHER MAGAZINE, Cleveland, Ohio

Responsibilities included: utilize Photoshop, PageMaker, Illustrator, StreamLine and CorelDraw for overall production of all (56) magazines. Coordinate layouts and proofread for all (56) magazines. Scan and manipulate art, typeset and design ads. Assist in training of new employees
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::EDUCATION::

SCHOOL: Marietta College - Marietta, Ohio | Bachelor of Arts Degree
MAJOR:     Art for the Professions [Commercial Art]
MINOR:     Mass Media [Public Relations/Advertising/Radio/Television]
GPA:            3.137
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::ACCOMPLISHMENTS::

:: FedEx Kinko’s CEO “FRONT & CENTER” & new “DOUBLE ZERO CLUB” listing ::
:: November 2005 - November 2007 ::
Any FedEx Kinko’s branch that takes in more than 20 job orders per week and completes all jobs on time and the new listing for any FedEx Kinko's branch that quality checks and completes all orders on time, with a minimum of 20 orders: Achieved this goal 40+ weeks total since November 3rd, 2005 with a period of 28 weeks in a row in 2006.

:: FedEx Kinko’s District 39 “AVIATOR AWARD” ::
:: May 2006 & June 2006 ::
As Senior Project Coordinator and Assistant Manager (Production), played a major role in achieving this trophy for the San Clemente FedEx Kinko’s branch by having the best “On-Time Record” for completed jobs by managing and overseeing the production workflow. Earned by maintaining a period of 28 weeks in a row of all jobs completed on-time.

:: FedEx Kinko’s District 39 “CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD” ::
:: July 2006 – December 2006 ::
As Senior Project Coordinator and Assistant Manager (Production), played a major role in achieving and retaining this trophy for the San Clemente FedEx Kinko’s branch for taking care of the customers and their needs.

:: FedEx Kinko’s District 39 TOP CENTER EAGLE Trophies for “MSM” & “SALES” ::
:: 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2007 ::
Achieved the top MSM (Mission Statement Measurement), which measures jobs done correctly and on-time, team member politeness, overall customer service, and sales for the entire Southern California District. San Clemente is the ONLY center in the company, stand-alone, spoke, or hub to achieve both honors at the same time during this quarter.
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::EXTRA INFO::

In 2001, 2002 and 2003, took web/graphics classes at New Horizons Computer Learning Center in Garfield Heights, Ohio to keep skills current and learn new skills valuable to web/graphic design. Course subjects include HTML, JavaScript, XML, Flash, Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, PageMaker, Freehand, Fireworks, FrontPage, Windows XP, and a few others. Winter of 1999, took Flash 4.0 - Animation For The Web class at Tri-C Community College, Western Campus in Parma, Ohio and received an "A" course grade.

 

Currently reading various books and magazines on computers, computer programs, web design and development, and self improvement to enhance my current skill set and become a better employee, person, leader, and mentor. Books about computing I've recently read include: “How To Design And Build The Coolest Website In Cyberspace", "How To Start A Home Based Web Design Business", "Increase Your Web Traffic In A Weekend", "Web Design Before & After Makeovers", "Create Your Own Website 5 Easy Projects in Full Color", "How To Wow: Photoshop for the Web", "Photoshop 7 Down & Dirty Tricks", "Creating a Web Page with HTML", "Creating a Web Site with Flash 8", "CSS in Easy Steps", "The Internet for Dummies" "Web Hosting Manual - How to Start Your Own Web Hosting Business", "How to Sell Anything on eBay...and Make a Fortune" as well as various computer magazines such as PC Magazine, PC Novice, Smart Computing, PC Gamer, PC Today, Electronic Publishing, Wired, and Computer Graphics World Magazine.

 

Books about self improvement I've recently read include: "How to Become CEO", "How to Land Your Dream Job", "How to Become a Rainmaker", "The 4-Hour Workweek", "The Power of Nice", "FedEx Kinko's Managers Guide - 2006 Edition", "The Little Book of Coaching", "How to Delegate", "Coaching People", "Evaluating Performance - Best Practices", Difficult People - Best Practices", "The McGraw-Hill Guide to Starting Your Own Business", "The Carrot Principle", "How to Win Friends & Influence People", "Crucial Conversations", "Cool Stuff They Should Teach in School", "The Alchemist", "Memory Power Up", "Our Iceberg is Melting", "Who Moved My Cheese?", "Eat That Frog!", "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff", "Dr. Joan's Mentoring Book - Straight Talk About Taking Charge of Your Career", “The Automatic Millionaire”, Start Late, Finish Rich”, and “The Money Book for the Young Fabulous and Broke”.
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::INTERESTS::
Self Improvement, Web Design, Web Development, Web Animation, HTML Email Newsletters, Search Engine Placement [SEP], Search Engine Optimization [SEO], Graphic Design, Computers, Internet, Computer/Video Games, Digital Photography, Movies, Music, Making - Remixing Music, Videography - Video Editing, DJing, Basketball, Baseball, Painting, Drawing, Cars, and Learning to Play Guitar, and my Son.
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REFERENCE
::: TONJA NIEMI :::
::: SUPERVISOR AT FEDEX KINKO'S :::
Tonja Niemi was my direct supervisor and Center Manager at FedEx Kinko's. Tonja was very instrumental in mentoring me in how to become a better person, leader, manager, mentor, and overall team member. It is because of Tonja that I started to read all the books I have (see "Extra Info" on resume for list of books read) about becoming a leader and a manager and the many facets and responsibilities that go hand and hand with being in that position. While working under Tonja, I was recognized for my ability to manage projects and did not have a late job or incorrect job for 28 consecutive weeks. I started working as the Senior Project Coordinator and in 6 months was instrumental in turning the FedEx Kinko's center into the number one center in the district and was promoted to Assistant Manager. Currently Tonja is the Supervisor of the National Bid Center for FedEx Kinko's located in Plano, Texas.

CONTACT INFO:
Email: Tonja Niemi

REFERENCE
::: MARC MAJERS :::
::: COWORKER AT CLEVELANDHITS.COM ::: MENTOR :::
Marc Majers was a coworker at ClevelandHITS.com, a now defunct internet radio station. Marc was the Webmaster and I was an on-air personality as well as the Director of Content and Promotions. I also acted as an assistant to Marc on many occassions. Marc has mentored me on many web projects and given me very useful advice over the years and I consider him a very close friend. Currently Marc is ead web designer at eSurance.com and runs his own webiste, LeadingHands.com, an online resource for digital life. We are working to communicate and provoke dialogue on how we can safely use the Internet and its other communication mediums such as email, instant messaging and chat rooms.


CONTACT INFO:
Email: Marc Majers
Website

REFERENCE
::: ERIK SYKES :::
::: OWNER of SOS-TREATMENTS.COM :::
Erik Sykes is the owner and president of SOS-Treatments.com, a website I developed and designed in 2007. I collaborated with Erik and built a website around his vision and ideas. SOS-Treatments.com, or Sykes Organic Solutions (S.O.S.) is a revolutionary new service which provides the latest innovations in organic landcare treatments. S.O.S. uses only non-toxic, chemical
free ingredients to treat trees, lawns and gardens. They provide an organic treatment service for all residential, commercial or community landscapes.

CONTACT INFO:
Email: Erik Sykes
Website

REFERENCE
::: RAY HOFMANN :::
::: PRESIDENT of MARINEPOWERANDWATER.COM :::
Ray Hofmann is the owner and president of MarinePowerandWater.com, a website I developed and designed in 2007. I collaborated with Ray and took his ideas and expanded upon them when designing and developing MarinePowerandWater.com. Ray has since gone to Washington and spoke to the nation's leaders about his goal is to become a world leader in the emerging application of Aquakinetics™ (horizontal and vertical water wheels) and Aerokinetics™ (horizontal wind turbines) energy conversion equipment and has dipslayed his website to the government.

CONTACT INFO:
Email: Ray Hofmann
Website

REFERENCE
::: ROSS PASCAL :::
::: DIRECT REPORT & COWORKER AT FEDEX KINKO'S :::
Ross Pascal was the Senior Project Coordinator and was a direct report at FedEx Kinko's. I worked with Ross on many projects, mentored him when he needed information to perform a specific job function, and coordinated the daily activities, work flow within the center, and his training. Currently Ross is no longer employed with FedEx Kinko's.

CONTACT :
Email: Ross Pascal

REFERENCE
::: CARRIE WEARE :::
::: DIRECT REPORT & COWORKER AT FEDEX KINKO'S :::
Carrie Weare was a Retail Consultant and was a direct report at FedEx Kinko's. We both worked on the same shift and I consulted with her on many projects and on her job duties in general. I also mentored Carrie with regards to her growth as a team member and would show her how to perform a duty when she needed guidance and coordinated her training. Currently Carrie is still employed with FedEx Kinko's in Temecula, CA.

CONTACT :
Email: Carrie Weare