Jan M. Makowski
email: janmakowski@comcast.net
Phone: 215-805-6583
www.janmakowski.com
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2006 Master of Fine Arts, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
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| 2002 Bachelor of Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA |
| 2001 National Outdoor Leadership School, Alaska
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Design Coordinator 2008 - Current
Kevia, LLC., Handmade Jewelry and Handbags, Portland, OR
• Responsible for all aspects and coordination of graphic design & photography for the company
and tasks related to marketing and the seasonal creation of the company’s catalogue
• Utilizes superior skill using Adobe Creative Suite
• Accountable for the design and launch of a new website www.kevia.biz and creation of a media
campaign and strategic plans for the promotion of new products
• Collaborated with web programmer to deliver user-friendly website navigation and shopping
experience
• Maintain brand identity while pushing creative boundaries
• Apply skills and sensitivity in typography, color theory, composition, and photography use and
manipulation
• Provides creative feedback on jewelry and handbag designs and the collection creation process.
• Produces clear, detailed sketches of handbags with measurements for production
• Ability to communicate technical and creative ideas
• Source fabrics and leathers
• Inspect products (checking for quality) during the design process and when a product is completed
• Involved in seasonal market research to help develop a new product range and forecast trends for
the following season
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and prioritize tasks
• Accountable for customer service duties such as processing returns & repairs, taking in-house
jewelry orders, tracking customer’s orders and accounts receivables
• Responsible for clerical tasks such as basic office tasks such as developing organizational systems,
answering phones, editing office documents
• Assists in jewelry beading and metalsmithing
• Responsible for the design, set-up and take down, and sales at international trade shows in NYC
• Responsible for the design, set-up and take down, and sales at local sample sales
Independent Contractor 2002 - 2008
Photography Professor, Traditional and Digital
Drexel University, College of Media Arts & Design, Philadelphia, PA
• Responsible for the general instruction, preparation of PowerPoint presentations, curriculum,
group dynamics, grading, critique and facilities maintenance
• Provided a basic understanding and overview of traditional and digital photographic processes as
well as alternative methods
Freelance Assistant and Digital Retoucher
Matt Wargo, Architectural and Interiors Photography, Philadelphia, PA
• Set up lighting in location environments from residential to commercial, arranged and staged the
interiors and exteriors of space to be photographed
• Involved heavy lifting and extreme care and caution of my surroundings
• Created the design, layout and print promotions for potential clients
• Retouched and color corrected images
• Clients included: DWKCB Architects, Venture, Scott Brown & Associates, John Milner, Linda
Searl, James Bradberry, Freeman White, Marguerite Rogers Ltd., Interior Designer Michelle
Winks, Architectural Digest, Lucky Magazine, and Philadelphia Magazine
Staging and Prop Manager, Art and Furniture Curator
Near and Far, Handcrafted Furniture and Gallery, Philadelphia, PA
• Accountable for store design and spatial layout of furniture
• Curated and installed monthly art exhibitions
• Responsible for making sales and helping customers in their decisions
• Responsible for a great sense of color and style
Freelance Lighting Technician and Designer
Manheim’s Nade Auto Auction, Bordentown NJ
• Designed lighting layout for clients Mercedes and Chrysler
• Trained employees proper techniques in order to photograph cars properly
Freelance Studio and Office Assistant
Michele Corbman, Wedding, commercial, fine art photography Philadelphia, PA
• Responsible in all aspects of photo production, fine printing, color correction, editing, designing
albums, communicating with clients, purchasing of materials, and billing services
Freelance Assistant and Photographer
• Experience in studio lighting, digital capture, editorial, commercial, and food photography
• Photographers included Harold Ross, John Romeo, Black Inc. Photography. Clients included:
Home &Garden, QVC, Lucky Magazine, Amtrak
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Beginning Black and White Photography and Alternative Processes Instructor of Record
Facilities Management and Digital Lab Technician
Fine Arts and Visual Communications Department, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 2006-2004
Teacher Assistant, Studio Photography Class 2002
College of Media Arts and Design, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Orientation Leader and Speaker 2002
College of Media Arts and Design, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Photographer 2001-2000
Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia, PA
Freelance Photographer 2000
College of Media Arts and Design, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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