3321 Van Winkle Dr (502) 447-1831
Louisville,KY 40216 cslemke2000@yahoo.com
Christopher Lemke
Objective
Creative, detail-oriented graphic designer with strong work ethic seeking challenging graphic design
position with a growth oriented firm providing the opportunity to learn new skills and technology while
impacting the employer's bottom line.
Education
June 2000 - Present Louisville Technical Institute Louisville, KY
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Graphic Design
Anticipated Graduation - December 2001
Dean's List - GPA 3.7
1990-1993 - Illinois State University Bloomington/Normal,
IL Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts Primary Studies in Illustration, Graphics and Fine Art
Frequent Exhibited in Annual Alumni Fundraiser
Show 1988-1990 - Illinois Valley Community College La Salle,IL
Associate of Applied Science in Fine Arts Primary studies in Photography,
Printmaking and Graphic Illustration
Computer Software Adobe
Photoshop 3D Studio Max Microsoft Office Suite 2000
PageMaker Flash Microsoft Windows 98
Freehand Premiere Mac OS 9
Dreamweaver
Qualifications
Highly creative and self-motivated in all aspects of design and implementation
Manages deadlines effectively while maintaining quality and customer parameters
Experienced in desktop publishing and page layout design
Experienced in logo design
Skilled team builder
Work Experience
September 1999 - Present Caesar's Indiana Elizabeth, In
Blackjack Dealer - responsible for Customer Service while dealing card games for
entertainment purposes, including the handling of large monetary transactions
under the auspices of Caesar's Casino and the Indiana Gaming Commission guidelines.
Internal Company Security - supervised employee compliance with company conduct policies.
July 1994 -July 1999 U.S. Army HHT 1-4 Cavalry Schweinfurt, Germany
Command Adjutant's Assistant - responsible for written daily reports, safekeeping and filing
of personnel records, presentation preparation, and media relations.
OH-58D Scout Helicopter Mechanic - personally responsible for upkeep and care of multi-million
dollar helicopter, tasks included; ability to follow instructions to the letter, self-motivation to keep
maintenance schedules intact, transportation, weapons loading and deployment of assigned
helicopter, liaison between assigned pilot and ground crew.
101st Airborne Division Fort Campbell, KY
Brigade Artist - responsible for the design and illustration of Unit logos, murals, Unit history paintings,
and promotional materials.
Received Award for painting entered in Base-wide competition.
R&U Sgt (Repair & Upkeep) - accountable for daily upkeep and repair of all Brigade buildings, parade
grounds, lawns, soldiers' housing, motor pool grounds. Duties included filing daily, weekly and monthly
reports to Division Headquarters. Administered Unit budget for landscaping and special projects.
Responsible to soldiers for proper upkeep of their housing.
In charge of daily Squad of up to 10 soldiers for work detail.
Combat Infantry Soldier - Worked as part of a cohesive unit to achieve mission goals, using ingenuity,
motivation, and teamwork. Often worked under situations of high stress where the ability to think quickly
and make decisions was a sought after asset.
Interests
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) - Historical Recreation Group dedicated to the research and
representation of the Middle Ages.
Tabletop War Gaming - the collection and painting of miniature figurines for the purpose of display
and use as war-gaming tokens.
Requires hours of patience and extreme attention to detail.
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