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AUGUST 19th TELECLASS

How to create and deliver your best portfolio
Thursday, Aug 19, 2010 2:00 – 3:30 PM East Coast Time
Whether you've been in the graphic design industry for several years or you're just starting out, your portfolio is your most vital sales tool. When hunting for a job, you'll obviously want to create an online version for quick and easy viewing. But even in today's digital world, employers will still want to see – and touch – a tangible portfolio before hiring you.
In this teleclass, you will learn:
• How to create a compelling hard-copy and online portfolio
• Creative packaging ideas to showcase your work
• How to present your work effectively to different types of hiring managers
Presenter: Donna Farrugia
Donna Farrugia is executive director of The Creative Group, a specialized staffing firm placing a range of highly skilled creative, advertising, marketing, web and public relations professionals with a variety of firms. She has presented at industry events, including the HOW Design Conference and the American Marketing Association's International Collegiate Conference, and has contributed articles on career-related topics to various publications.

Ms. Farrugia has more than 25 years of marketing, business development and management experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh, with a minor emphasis in systems analysis, operations research, accounting and psychology.
For more information about The Creative Group, visit www.creativegroup.com • For more teleclass info visit http://www.graphicartistsguild.org/current-teleclass/
Registration Fee:
$15 members $25 non-members
Please register early! A minimum of preregistered attendees must be reached or the teleclass will be cancelled. Your paid registration includes a copy of the audio file, so register today to secure your place on the call!

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Graphic Artists Guild We will confirm your registration by e-mail, so be sure to include your e-mail address in the registration form. This e-mail address will also be used to send advance materials for the teleclass, if applicable. 50% Cancellation Fee if you give the Guild more than 24 hours notice of your cancellation. No refund if you do not alert the Guild more than 24 hours in advance and do not show up.

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Guild News

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Don't forget to send any personal news (accomplishments, awards, exhibits, publications, new business ventures, etc.) you have for the Spotlight section on page 2. We love to hear from our members!

Are you interested in illustrating a Guild News cover? It's great exposure for your work. If you are, contact Sara Chapman at sara@artsquadgraphics.com.

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Deborah Kantor

All Members:
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Mark Bloechl of Riverview, Florida

Contributors/Editors/Artists for Website and Newsletter:
Michael Auger of Washington DC.

We are building a great team of talented, knowledgeable, communicators and designers. If you are tech savvy, especially in interactive media, we would love to have you join us.