Michael B. Durand

A highly motivated, creative professional with skills in management, graphic design, web design, video editing, marketing and copy writing. Looking to find challenging, creative work that requires both imagination and technical skills.

Summary of qualifications
• Experienced with business development in internet start up companies
• Produced several successful marketing and public relations campaigns
• Skilled at handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to relate to people at any level of business and management
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Work well under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines
• Innovative and effective problem solver
• Highly organized team player
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Work History

Baklash Design, El Segundo, CA.................. September 2001 to present
Visual communications specialist-Capabilities
include video editing, logo, brochure and print
ad design, website design and copy writing.
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www.elporto.com/www.swellmagnet.com, El Segundo, CA..... March 1999 to present

Creator/CEO, Graphic/Web designer/copywriter/promotions
and marketing director for a successful internet site
that caters to outdoor enthusiasts in the Southern California.
*In conjunction with elporto.com, I also write a surfing related,
weekly article for the Beach Reporter, (a prominent South Bay publication).
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Group 22, El Segundo, CA ............................................ May 1997 to September 2001
Graphic/Web designer/copywriter for a small, creative
design firm that caters to high end print and multimedia clients.
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The Warehouse Restaurant, Marina Del Rey, CA........................ June 1993 to April 1997
Manager of a 500 person capacity, ocean front, seafood restaurant. Responsibilities included scheduling a staff of 80, opening and closing duties and coordinating events for banquets/large tour groups. I also served as the bar manager. The duties included promotions, ordering and inventory.
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Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Arts in Advertising Media

Computer skills
Adobe Photoshop 6.0, Adobe Illustrator 10.0, Quark Express 4.3, Final Cut Pro 3, Media Cleaner Pro 6, Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Macromedia Fireworks 4, Macromedia Flash MX, Adobe Dimensions 3.0, Sound Sculptor, Microsoft word, Filemaker Pro and Outlook Express and am familiar with Excel

Hobbies and interests
Reading, surfing, fishing, golf, paddle tennis, travel and photography

References available upon request