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RESUME
Barry T. KuKes
Charlotte, NC
bkukes@aol.com
Career History:
Evolution Studio Works
Port Orange, FL
September 2003 to Present
Vice President- Writer,
Graphic and Web Designer
Create, design, write and
develop print media and web sites for all types of businesses. Portfolio
available featuring brochures, catalogs, magazines, special mailers, direct
mail pieces, newspaper inserts, display ads, etc. Quark,
Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker, Corel Draw and Corel Paint expert level
experience. Currently produce Lions International Magazine (monthly), PGM-
Players Golf Monthly (magazine), Adams Automotive Group (monthly magazine),
Happenings Magazine (monthly), Port Orange Chamber Newsletter (monthly),
etc.
Web Design efforts have
included over 30 web sites from as small as a simple 10-page image site to a
3000 page CGI and ASP commerce site. Links to all current sites are
available for review. Flash MX, Dreamweaver, FrontPage, GoLive, and 360
degree are utilized.
Continental Window Fashions
Deland, FL
http://www.continentalwindowfashions.com
December 1999- September 2003
Vice
President-General Manager
Internet based reseller of
home decorating products directly to the consumer market segment. Formerly
Ambrosia Window Fashions, corporation was recently acquired, renamed and
relocated. Original responsibilities included P&L, budgeting, marketing,
sales, creative development, advertising campaign management, web site
development, customer service, vendor relationships, data analysis and
product selection. Startup company that increased in sales from zero to over
$2.5 million. Current responsibility is web design and consultant based.
Midwest Computer Works
Vernon Hills, IL
September 1998- December 1999
Vice President of Marketing
Mail-order computer
products corporation servicing the consumer market segment. Responsible for
ad campaigns, web site development, product selection, vendor relationships,
creative, sales programs and trade shows. Learned web development while in
this position. Hands-on position for graphic development. (see graphic
program experience).
Suncom Technologies
Niles, IL
June 1995- September 1998
Vice
President of Sales and Marketing
Manufacturer of computer
and video game console controllers including joysticks and game pads for PC,
MAC, Nintendo, Sega and Sony. $22 million annual sales to major retailers
including Walmart, Best Buy, Circuit City, Office Depot, etc. Responsible
for product development, packaging development and design, ad campaigns,
public relations, trade shows and 15 manufacturer rep organizations
nationwide and in Canada. Travel 60%.
Konami U.S.A., Inc.
Buffalo Grove, IL
May 1992- June 1995
Vice
President of Marketing, Development, Licensing and Advertising
Multibillion dollar video
game publisher headquartered in Japan. Responsible for U.S. market
development as related to all marketing, advertising, game development,
packaging, inventory control and customer service.
Major accounts included
Walmart, Toys R Us, Best Buy, etc. Oversaw and managed inside staff of 16
product managers, 3 product development managers, 4 producers, 2 graphic
artists and 6 customer service relation reps. Also worked closely with ad
agency as related to ad campaigns, television commercial production, media
placement, promotional programs and more.
Technical Attributes:
HTML, Java, CGI and Perl.
Proficient in the use of Photoshop, Corel Draw and Photopaint, Dreamweaver,
FrontPage, Flash, Illustrator, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, Pagemaker
and Quark for both IBM and MAC platforms. Typing skills- 65 WPM.
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