Graphic Design ± Print Production Specialist
Currently seeking NEW clients and EXCITING opportunities!
Contact me at michaelbirkrem@gmail.com | 920.428.1384
American Girl/Mattel, Inc.
July 2011 to June 2024
Title(s): Senior Graphic Artist, Production Artist-Retail, Creative Designer
Great Wolf Resorts
June 2010 to 2013 (as needed)
Title: Freelance Graphic Designer
Econoprint
June 2006 to August 2010 / October 2010 to January 2011
Title: Senior Creative/Graphic Designer
Associate in Applied Arts Degree—Graphic Design
Madison College | Fall 2003 to Spring 2006
Continuing Education—Web Design Certificate Courses
Madison College | Fall 2010 to Spring/Summer 2011
General Education Credits (transfer)
Psychology of Human Relations,Economics,
Communication Skills 1+2 (Oral Interpersonal, Written)
Moraine Park Technical College | Spring 1998 and Spring 2003
18+ Years of Professional Experience (Graphic Design/Print)
Expert knowledge in: Adobe Creative Suite CC—Photoshop,
Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat; Microsoft 365—Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
Print Production—offset, digital, large-format/flatbed printing
Extensive knowledge: large-format substrates, paper stocks, vinyl, plexi, etc. Well-versed interpreting shop drawings (CAD), store elevations, store merch plans
Dabbled in: SketchUp, Dreamweaver, HTML & CSS Coding
Unwavering Midwest work ethic/values: honest, hard working,
cross-functional team player
Meticulous eye for details: art direction, color theory, typos,
print production/pre-flight, typography
Solution seeker: tenacious ability to problem solve solutions,
with dedication to company/client success and budget
Committed: pride myself with high standards of premium work and efficiency in workflows
Impeccable sense of humor: witty banter, light-hearted sarcasm