CorelDRAW has had it's Trace Bitmap feature for years. It has improved from version
to version but it is not the answer to converting all Raster files to clean
editable Vector files.

Through my years of experience in design and the use of CorelDRAW I am able to convert logos that have been sent to me in poor quality Raster format into Vector files that are clean and ready for Silkscreen, Laser Engraving and Embroidery stitch conversion.

I have the ability to take over where CorelTRACE leaves off and produce a high quality Vector ready for use. I can provide the finished Vector file to you in CDR, AI, CMX,
WMF, EPS, and CGM. If your Military group or organization has a Logo or Patch that needs Vectorized send it to me for a price quote today.

Let me put my years of expertise to work for you. E-mail me your Raster logo file and I will let you know if I can successfully convert it to Vector for you and what the cost will be.

I constantly receive images from my clients that they want me to use on various engraving and sublimation projects. These images must be converted to Vector for me to be able to use them. I use CorelDRAW in my business and even took lessons from Square One Graphics. I soon realizes it was more cost effective to have them do the Raster to Vector conversion then me trying to do it myself as well as trying to finding the time to market my products.

My experience with Jim & Square One Graphics has been awesome. The turn around on the image conversions has been second to none. The fees they charge for their services are well below what the graphic design market will bare.

The quality of the Vector images and the speed at which they supply them to me allows me the ability to provide my clients with the highest quality Engraved Awards, Silk Screening, Dye Sublimation and other recognition products in a timely manner and at an affordable price. I have given Jim at Square One Graphics the nickname of "MAGIC MAN" because of all the magic he has performed on the images I have sent him. I highly recommend Jim and Square One Graphics for all your graphic needs.

Sincerely

June 14, 2001

Letter of Recommendation – Jim Cormier

1. In every great organization you have many, many superb people. Amongst them are a few rare gems which make the entire company sparkle. Mr. Jim Cormier is one such gem. As a member of the federal Senior Executive Service and the Director in charge of McClellan Air Force Base, I have had the opportunity to work with thousands of highly talented individuals. When it comes to corporate presentations, brochures, and marketing tools, no one does it better than Mr. Cormier.

2. While he has been part of the McClellan support team for a number of years, I have had the privilege of working closely and personally with Mr. Cormier over the past year. He is a man of incredible imagination, initiative, and creativity. When I worked with Jim to produce a CDROM training package to present to the rest of the Air Force on a major labor-management initiative, Mr. Cormier literally “wowed” me with the highly professional and polished final product (see samples of CD Jacket and CD Label below this letter). Everything about the CD was top flight, from his artistry and design of CD jacket and label, to the interactive menu and presentation of the CD itself. My fellow commanders and executives around the Air Force had the same reaction when I proudly presented each of them with this outstanding tool. Perhaps we were too good as they kept coming back for more, and more, and more copies of his work.

3. We put his talents to the test supporting the numerous McClellan AFB closure celebrations and ceremonies. He proved his mettle with literally hundreds of first class, highly professional and artistic logos, posters, pamphlets, and the beautiful commemorative tickets to our formal heritage dinner attended by over 1,000 Air Force and community leaders and dignitaries. Putting 110 percent into everything he touched, he demonstrated the uncanny ability to translate vision into hard copy and digital artistry. Everyone raved about the quality and professionalism of his work. After the ceremonies, he continued to support the mission. Using his boundless imagination, creativity and technical skills, he captured these historic closure event and the history of McClellan on interactive CDs. He combined digital photography, graphics, video and audio into truly beautiful, much sought-after, and highly treasured CDs.

4. I offer my highest and unequivocal recommendation to Mr. Jim Cormier. He is a great team member in every regard. Indeed, like our Air Force, Jim goes “above and beyond.” Thanks to him, we completed our mission with professionalism and honor.

JAMES C. BARONE, SES
Director
Sacramento Air Logistics Center
McClellan AFB Sacramento, CA

FROM: SM-ALC/FM
SUBJECT: Letter of Appreciation - Mr James Cormier, LHP Marketing Illustration Office

1. Please convey my thanks and appreciation to Mr. James Cormier of the LHP Marketing Illustration Office. We have relied on his artistry and expertise over several years on a variety of comptroller projects in support of our logistics systems group. In every case Mr. Cormier's technical advise and graphics wizardry have been enormously helpful and contributed directly the effectiveness of our efforts. He is indeed a master of the medium. The informational poster he recently designed for us and the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) is typical of the artistry and professionalism which are the hallmark of his efforts on our behalf.

2. Again, my thanks to Mr. Cormier. He is an extrodinary talent, and his commitment to service is exemplary.

Michael Anderson
Deputy Comptroller
SM-ALC/FM

(Copies of these letters are available from my office)