WHY COLLYER? He is most useful! You should contact him if you: • Need something described, presented or explained visually, for print or for web. • Need to learn the necessary software applications to describe, present or explain something visually for print or for the web - yourself!
He has practical knowledge and experience with major computer graphics programs such as QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, GoLive, LiveMotion HTML, and others, as well as most traditional media and printing practices. He has practical experience as well as creative vision.
He is an experienced illustrator and designer with a thorough understanding of design, typography, color theory, and image creation. He is knowledgeable about the preparation of computer graphics for both print and web. Over twenty years experience in the graphics field; using computers for graphics since 1991.
Especially, he is a conceptual thinker and problem solver, highly effective at making abstract concepts concrete and comprehensible both visually and verbally; whether creating demonstrations and lessons for students, or projects for clients who need technical data presented and explained clearly and thoughtfully.
An experienced instructor, he conducts one-on-one to classes of twenty, using his own and existing courseware to teach QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat, Adobe GoLive, Macromedia Dreamweaver, HTML on both Mac and Windows platforms, since 1993
He receives very high student evaluation scores.
As a professional graphic artist with over twenty years experience in illustration and design using traditional and electronic media, and producing art for print and for web, I have acquired a wide range of skills and a broad variety of experience that I can bring to bear on virtually any graphics project. I have acquired the knowledge and proficiency in computer graphics applications to instruct others at a college level. My long experience as an illustrator and designer, as well as an instructor have made me most effective dealing with people: employers, employees, clients, and students.
Recently, the placement firm Robert Half International tested my QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills. I scored 98 out of a possible 100 on each test. Their national average is only in the mid 70's. I believe this demonstrates the kind of value that I can bring to you.
Whatever your graphics project requires, whether it be a freelance or temp position for a few days, a contract or a full-time position, I can be an effective member of your team. Please call me for an interview.
Best-
Frank
CONTACT HIM: FRANK COLLYER 10 Knapp Road
Stony Point
NY 10980
845•947•3050 email
PEOPLE SAY: "As an educator and administrator myself, I would highly recommend Frank Collyer without any reservation in a variety of areas. In his prior role of Curriculum Chair for Graphics Web Design at Skidmore Computer Career Institute, Frank consistently demonstrated both professionalism and effective problem-solving techniques in his many responsibilities. "
— Andrea Sorrentino,
VP Campus Operations, Skidmore CCI
"Frank and I have worked together on several types of design projects, from corporate advertising and marketing communications product promotions to simple brochures and direct mailers. Frank approaches each project with a high degree of professionalism and technical skill as well as inquisitiveness and humor - all ingredients that, I believe, are extremely important in the art of business communications."
— George Potanovic,
Sun Studios
"In addition to learning from his extensive knowledge of all the programs, his amazing artistic and design abilities which we were privileged to be exposed to as his students, made the experience so much more rewarding. " —Cheri Stafford, Skidmore CCI Graduate
