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  gmdavis62@yahoo.com Gary M. Davis
338 Susquehanna Road
Rochester, New York 14618
585.244.5177
WHAT I DO
  I use my creative, technical and problem solving abilities to make products easier to use. I design with increased productivity, reduced training, style and innovation in mind.
 
WHERE I'VE DONE IT
  XEROX
  Rochester, New York March 1996- Present
  User Interaction Designer -Provided client user interaction support for major operating systems including Web, Macintosh, OS2, Windows 3.x, 95 and NT. Created specifications for operational models and corporate branding. Provided icons, storyboards and usability guidance.
 
  MARIETTA CORPORATION
  Cortland, New York July 1995 - February 1996
  Freelance Designer - Designed custom amenities labeling and carton graphics for several national hotel chains. Developed contract packaging for national manufacturers. Trained staff in efficient use of software. Performed troubleshooting to resolve software conflicts for staff.
 
  SMITH CORONA CORPORATION
  Cortland, New York March 1994 - July 1995
  Staff Designer - Explored new product concepts and modified existing products. Developed graphical user interface designs. Established work flow procedures for the team. Provided computer training and technical support. Coordinated internal and external services.
 
  CLEARY GRAPHICS, INC.
  Fayetteville, New York October 1990 - February 1994
  Designer/Systems Manager - Created publications in various languages. Pioneered work-group procedures and trained employees in the efficient use of software. Provided computer hardware and software support. Implemented an automated backup and archive system to prevent data loss.
 
  BENTEN ASSOCIATES
  Liverpool, New York April 1989 - October 1990
  Imagesetting Specialist - Designed and digitally created publications and illustrations. Operated sophisticated imagesetting equipment. Advised clients on the use of software and hardware.
 
  CROSMAN AIR GUNS
  East Bloomfield, New York July 1987 - August 1989
  Freelance Designer - Improved the marketability of some existing products through design modifications. Developed comprehensive designs for new products. Designed packaging and contributed to the creative design of promotional schemes.
 
  RANGING
  East Bloomfield, New York April 1987 - August 1989
  Freelance Designer - Assisted the company's expansion into new markets by developing several new products. Designed packaging and logos, created illustrations and coordinated printing.
 
WHAT ELSE I DO
  Awarded U.S. Patent 06134019 for User Interaction enhancements
Expertise in computer graphics and understanding of PostScript computer language
I have created custom software and computer simulations for professional and personal use. I dabble in HTML and related web creation.
 
WHERE I WENT
  SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY, Syracuse, New York
Bachelor of Industrial Design, May 1985

 
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