I am an independent and experienced desktop publisher, designer, writer, and more, with a long track record of working with integrity and delivering quality work on or before agreed-upon deadlines.
I am anxious to use the variety of skills I’ve developed over more than two decades in addition to learning any new methods that can assist me in producing the best end result possible for every project.
Resume of ...
ANDREW KUKULSKI
WORK EXPERIENCE
PUBLISHER & PROPRIETOR
Kukulski Publishing / July 2017 - Present
Research and implementation of the necessary transition of client publications from printed to digital format to update operations and improve offerings to clients.
Built two dedicated websites so far for digital publications that have streamlined user-friendly experiences for publishing clients and their event patrons.
Research and implementation of new software strategies and workflows for publication production that have proved more financially viable and impoved quality.
Recently approached independently by former clients of prior employer to continue producing their publications due to a history of quality work and reliability.
PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR
Kukulski Brothers Inc. / November 2001 - October 2024
Learned and modernized the existing desktop publishing workflow and software strategy when hired and greatly improve department functionality.
Conducted regular process evaluations to streamline production and delivery of digital publications in order to improve workflow and quality whenever possible.
Eventually single-handedly entrusted with the entire opertation of the department (all layout work, data entry, material acquisition) and 52 annual publications.
Specific graphic design work, including page graphics, advertisement design, advertisement repair, and cover designs saving the need for an outside artist.
GAME WRITER - LIFELINE UNIVERSE
Big Fish Games / July 2017 - November 2018
Conceptualized, wrote, and constructed story pitches, game story proposals, game story outlines, and full chapter-by-chapter decision trees to map the story.
Wrote within the stated storytelling structure of the game to allow proper formatting.
Learned to write narrative within the proprietary coding language provided by the game company to allow story to be dropped into application build.
Over 165,000 words written across 10 chapters and multiple branching game scenarios.
ON-SITE EVENT RETAIL MANAGER/WORKER
Kukulski Brothers Inc. / November 2001 - March 2023
Responsible for on-site set up and break down of temporary event retail locations.
Frequently entrusted to manage staff, product, and equipment at on-site events.
Gained 20+ years of retail customer service experience in very challenging conditions.
Entrusted to transport equipment and staff to and from events (including out-of-state).
Set-up, managed, and operated on-site direct-to-garment printers allowing onsite customization. Specifically Brother GT-541 & Brother GT-3.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Kukulski Brothers Inc. / November 2001 - October 2024
Constructed and managed multiple company websites and entire online presence. Including maintenance, periodic redesigns, and online store products.
Created all website images in-house, saving the need for and outside artist.
Managed digital business services to ensure professional communication with clients.
Researched, purchased, setup, and maintained company computers, software, and equipment. Saving the need for an outside technician.
EDUCATION
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY - TEMPE, AZ
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA), Major: English, Minor: Film & Media Studies
Attended from Spring 2014 through Fall 2016.
Overall GPA: 4.0 (graduated summa cum laude)
PHOENIX COLLEGE - PHOENIX, AZ
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA), General Studies
Attended from Spring 2011 through Fall 2013.
Overall GPA: 4.0 (graduated with highest distinction)