Larry N. Holt
812 Mountain View St., Fillmore, CA 93015
tel 805.524.2740
Email:     -   www.sketch.com
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OBJECTIVE:
I'm a Graphic Designer looking for freelance or independent contracting projects and telecommuting opportunities in PC Desktop Publishing and Web Page Design, offering my experience to businesses in their marketing needs.

PORTFOLIO:

TESTIMONIALS:

EXPERIENCE:
Aug. 1988 - present, SketchPad Graphic Design - Fillmore, CA
A graphic design company specializing in quality publications and marketing materials.
Co-owner - We offer a wide range of services including: editing, design, graphics, and typesetting. We do HTML authoring and also offer website design and Internet hosting and maintenance. We originally designed and produced an industry-acclaimed transmission rebuilding trade publication, GEARS Magazine.
Graphic Designer and Website Designer:

• 30 years business and industry orientation

• 20 years professional graphic design experience

• 10 years HTML web programming experience

• proven ability to meet deadlines

• home-based freelance with own equipment/software

• strong computer graphics and writing skills

• web positioning certification.

Nov. 1984 - Jan. 1988, Alpharel, Inc. - Camarillo, CA (moved)
A mainframe computer peripherals design and manufacturing company.
Technical Publications Manager - I helped start the Drafting Department. I then started and managed the Publications Department. As the manager I:

• developed documentation guidelines and department standard operating procedures

• maintained documentation schedules and weekly status reports

• coordinated and supervised writing, illustrating and publishing efforts

• researched and evaluated PC CAD and PC desktop publishing.

Sept. 1983 - Nov. 1984, Vector Graphic, Inc. - Thousand Oaks, CA (out of business)
A microcomputer hardware/software design and manufacturing company.
Technical Writer - While I assumed the department’s responsibilities as acting manager I:

• wrote various Installation, Service and Operators Manuals

• developed a Documentation Style Guide

• maintained a weekly Documentation Status Report

• guided associate writers when needed

• prepared graphic illustrations when necessary.

Sept. 1982 - Sept. 1983, Haynes Publications, Inc. Newbury Park, CA
A publishing company producing consumer automotive repair manuals.
Technical Author - As an author I:

• wrote three Automotive Repair Manuals

• created an ink illustration of a motorcycle.

July 1978 - May 1982, Galion Manufacturing, Inc. - Galion, OH
A heavy construction equipment design and manufacturing company.
Technical Writer - As a writer I:

• wrote many Parts Books, Operators Manuals and Service Manuals

• coordinated the complete document production process from research to printing

• developed a document plan and maintained a sequence of events

• wrote in an informative style geared to the appropriate audience

• drew all illustrations included in my manuals and other parts manuals.

July 1980 - May 1981
Detail Mechanical Draftsman - I taught myself Computer-Aided Drafting. Within six months I produced detail and assembly drawings faster than a draftsman using manual drafting methods.

Sept. 1977 - July 1978, Peabody Galion, Inc. - Galion, OH
A solid waste equipment design and manufacturing company.
Detail Mechanical Draftsman - I produced many detail and assembly drawings for engineering of hydraulic pumps, motors and cylinders derived from engineering sketches and existing product drawings.

Aug. 1971 - Nov. 1976, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia, Hawaii
Army Security Agency, Signal Corps and Corps of Engineers.
Construction Draftsman - I produced drawings of small buildings, road culverts, radar towers and communication installations from engineering sketches. ,
Cartographic Draftsman - I drew multiple-color overlay maps depicting roads, buildings, railways, vegetation and water sources from aerial photographs. I acquired these skills through on-the-job training.
I also held a Top Secret Clearance with the Army Security Agency.

PORTFOLIO:
Since 1970, I have spent my career helping companies with their document needs whether it is in hard copy print or also for the past eight years, Internet websites.

I have detailed engineering drawings that became heavy construction equipment and topographic maps showing the rivers that flowed through Korea. I have drawn exploded view drawings of swimming pool pumps and an installation drawing so that a dog or cat could freely come and go in his owner's home. My down-to-earth automotive technical writing background enabled me to transition to writing easy-to-understand computer manuals.

I help companies create a presence—to disseminate information to a consumer market eager for information. I believe good information sells products and services.

Desktop Publishing Portfolio: www.sketch.com/graphic-designs.htm

Web Site Design Portfolio:
 —The Painted Landscape
 —Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce
 —Autism International Foundation
 —Miss Montana USA
 —Santa Paula Disaster Preparedness
 —The Shropshire Group
 —Santa Paula Art Museum
 —Kay Wilson-Boltom
 —Buck Page
 —City of Santa Paula, California
 —Santa Paula Historical Society
 —Discover Santa Paula
 —California Oil Museum
 —Santa Paula Murals 
 —Santa Paula Citrus Festival  
 —Sycamore Village
 —The Cord Grip
 —Elkins Ranch Golf Course 
 —Pacific Child
 —Ameri-Seal, Inc.
 —Bouquet Canyon Stone
 —Ozone Environmental Solutions
 —Nova Scotia Beach Rental
 —Ventura TowneHouse 
 —Australian Migration Service 
 —Heritage Valley Tourism Bureau
 —Movin On Livestock
 —Cal West Real Estate
 —Lake Piru Recreation Area
 —Otto and Sons Nursery
 —Medi-Cal Specialists

My experience has been that clarity is key in good documentation and marketing materials. Good documentation makes a better overall consumer product and saves money spent in technical support. Well-designed marketing materials presents product information that draws consumer interest. While Internet web page design is different—it is also the same. Clarity, good structure and ease of use are paramount. My years of experience have given me an eye for these details.

The experience I gained in starting a technical publications department gave me the impetus to start my own desktop publishing business. During the past twelve years I launched an industry-acclaimed trade magazine, and have produced software technical manuals, hardware installation instructions, newsletters, membership directories, catalogs, business plans, proposals, brochures, stationery, business cards, advertisements, flyers, forms, coupons, postcards, invitations, certificates, greeting cards, signs, bus schedules, CD covers, and much more.

SOFTWARE:
I am IBM PC compatible and very familiar with PageMaker, Corel Draw, PhotoShop, FrontPage and WindowsXP. I use Microsoft Word for text key-in. For text, image and slide scanning I use an Epson Perfection 1640SU.

REFERENCES:
My professional references are available on request.