Michael Kiresuk
2605 Valley View Rd
Burnsville MN 55306
USA
(H)952-435-7414
(M)312-560-3750
E-mail: michael@kiresuk.com
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EDUCATION

2000
The School of The Art Institute of Chicago – Master of Fine Arts.
Painting and Drawing.
1996
University of Minnesota - Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Painting and Drawing, Art History Minor.

WORK EXPERIENCE 

4/2006- 8/2006
Content Specialist.

At Hearth & Home Technologies I handled image requests, edits and conversion for various needs within a busy marketing department. I updated multiple websites daily that are crucial to partners, builders, and consumers.

• Provided customer service for digital content-based needs to dealers, small businesses and ad agencies.
• Built html pages according to dynamic content needs and style guidelines.
• Worked with image-based asset management and search results using Stellent CMS software.
  
• Re-developed a content management matrix for future use.
  

2000-present
Freelance Digital Imaging Specialist.

Working independently, I provided clients with a variety of digital imaging services.  Responsible for all aspects of the requested project which range from initial client meetings, to prototype imagery, to final product delivery, all within the requested budget and timeline.

• Experienced with image scanning, manipulation, and
  color correction with software and hardware.
  
• Experienced with output to film, inkjet, photographic paper
  and web optimization.
  
• Produced grand format imagery for Lambda and Lightjet output.
  

2001-present
Freelance Web Designer.

Created custom mini websites that are simple and effective.  Provided end-to-end solutions which begin with initial designs and finish with site administration and maintenance.

• michaeltropea.com
  
• us-cat.com
  
• celebrity-records.com
  
• mariekranebergman.com
  
• creamco.net
  

1995-01
Freelance Photographer.
Provided museum quality images of two-dimensional artwork for artists.

• Proficient with Nikon 35mm equipment.
  
• Experienced with studio strobe equipment.
  

1999
Teaching Assistant, The School of The Art Institute of Chicago.
Advanced Painting Summer Institute, Painting Studio: MultiLevel.
Assisted the Professor in advising intermediate to advanced level painters on a daily basis.

• Guided students through their art creation with technical considerations and ways of thinking through artistic problems.
  
• Assisted in mid-term and final critique evaluation.
  

SKILLS

Expert knowledge of Photoshop CS2, ImageReady CS2.
Advanced knowledge of Dreamweaver, GoLive, HTML and CSS.
Knowledgeable with InDesign CS2, Illustrator CS2, Acrobat, MS Office, Freehand, BBedit.
Experienced with Macintosh and Windows operating systems.