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Robert Wing
(625) 240-1520 Email; wingrj@aol.com
http://www.2ndstring1st.com/HTML/Resume/resume.html
Graphics Illustrator
Technical Illustration / Multimedia / Design engineering / Drafting
Summary
Over 15 years of graphics design, illustration, engineering and multi-media project development.
Expertise in design and, mechanical/electrical systems, model building, isometric and perspective
line drawings, and shading techniques.
Self-motivated team player with proven ability to work in both independent and team environments.
Skills
PC, Macintosh and UNIX / Adobe Illustrator CS / PhotoShop / DreamWeaver / Flash / Word / Excel
ProE / SolidWorks / AutoCAD / CADAM / MicroCADAM / JavaScript / Canvas / Interleaf graphics
Professional Experience
San Jose, Ca KLA-Tencor 7/2000 – Present
Senior Technical Illustrator
Develop isometric, perspective, and technical graphics in support of service, maintenance, and facility manuals
for the various products of KLA-Tencor.
Generated, authored, and maintained a WEB based application, Visual FRU Identifier (VFI), for a company
wide intranet that is used to identify replaceable components within high end products.
Sunnyvale, Ca Lockheed Martin 6/1981 – 7/2000
Multi-Media Design Engineer
Held progressively responsible positions as a Design Draftsperson, Technical Illustrator and Commercial Artist
prior to final position.
Conceived, planed and created technical graphics and comprehensive layouts.
Prepared complex exploded and phantom views of mechanical and electronic equipment, components, systems
and vehicles.
Transposed engineering drawings into isometric and perspective illustrations.
Portrayed sequential methods of assembly and disassembly.
Managed the creation of web assessable, animated and portable products.
Established and maintained a graphics tracking and management system.
Los Gatos, Ca Advanced Energy Tech 8/1980 – 11/1980
Technical Illustrator
Created isometric color drawings of planned solar panel installations for final presentation and bidding.
NAS Moffett Field, Ca AMES Research Center 5/1979 – 6/1980
Design Engineer
Designed components and layouts for constricted arc-heated wind tunnels.
Produced layouts and workable assembly drawings of the test portion to the wind tunnels,
and analyzed various static load stresses.
Education
AS – Design Drafting, De Anza Jr. College – Cupertino, Ca
AS – Technical Illustration, Mission Jr. College – Santa Clara, Ca
RESUME OF TIMM SINCLAIR (805) 498-1158 timmsin@yahoo.com
UNITED HEALTHCARE WORKERS Communications Designer 4/06 to 1/08
. Involved with senior staff in initial strategic planning sessions through desktop production and preparation of final electronic files for key print communications.
. Managed and coordinated outside vendors to ensure quality and final delivery of printed media within budgetary and timeline constraints.
Designed and produced magazines, brochures, annual reports, ads, and newsletters for the largest healthcare labor union in California.
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER Senior Graphic Designer 11/01 to 7/05
. Responsible for producing a wide range of advertising, editorial, and marketing material for
The San Francisco Examiner and SF Independent newspaper group.
. Worked with sales staff in the support and development of existing and new accounts.
. Coordinated with advertising, editorial and production on deadlines for all editions of daily paper.
Originated and developed all key artwork for special promotions and events such as the “Bay to Breakers” race,
POP displays, outdoor advertising billboards and kiosks for daily paper.
SF NEWSPAPER AGENCY Marketing Designer 9/99 to 1/01
. In charge of creating and producing advertising campaigns to win new accounts for The San Francisco Chronicle as well as daily maintenance of existing clients.
. Developing strategies, advertorial content, and various marketing collateral in support of ad sales team.
Key member of the lead creative team that helped win over $8 million in new business.
MCGRAW-HILL / OSBORNE BOOKS Marketing Art Director 10/95 to 6/99
. Responsible for design and marketing information for all book jackets and corresponding collateral.
. Involved in the conception and implementation of marketing material supporting new and backlist titles.
Coordinated web site and outside advertising for all departments including those of publishing partners.
Collaborated on strategic marketing campaign for Oracle Books devised visual template for all titles and related marketing materials.
DDB NEEDHAM / SAN FRANCISCO Graphic Designer 1/92 to 9/94
In charge of desktop publishing for all creative services within the agency and outside vendors. Designed and produced marketing collateral and print advertising for a number of key accounts with lead creative team including: KTVU Channel 2, GTE Mobilnet, World Explorer Cruises, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Scandinavian Design Furniture.
Designed key marketing materials for The San Francisco Symphony Seasonal Brochure, winner of Gold Addie Award for best print collateral.
FRANZ TAN
JUNIOR DESIGNER in Toronto, Canada
(647)828-7865
FRANZTAN@GMAIL.COM
http://WWW.FRANZTAN.COM
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Junior Graphic Design Position with an established company that can offer growth and development. I am open to relocation.
AWARDS & HONORS
2009 – Applied Arts Annual – Student Website Design Award
2009 – Advertising & Design Club of Canada – Finalist
COMPUTER SKILLS
-Efficient on both Mac/ PC Platforms
-Proficient in Adobe CS3 (Illustrator/ Photoshop/Flash/ Dreamweaver/ InDesign)
-Knowledgable in HTML, CSS, XML & Action Script
-Excellent Typography, Layout, Conceptual & Production Skills
-Educated in Web, Interactive & Print Design
-Solid understanding of Interface Design & Web Usability
-Proven Hardworker and able to work under pressure
EDUCATION
2008 – 2009
SHERIDAN INSTITUTE, Oakville, ON
Post Graduate Certificate in Web Design
-Intensive training in Interactive Design for the web.
-Designed rich multimedia projects in Dreamweaver & Flash, with a focus on user interface, content design, typography and marketing for the web.
2002 – 2006
ONTARIO COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN, Toronto, ON
Bachelor of Design
-Major in Communication Design (Editorial Print)
-Recieved instruction in Graphic Design, Advertising, Illustration, Jewellery & Design History.
2001
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY, Toronto, ON
-Completed fundamental courses in Fashion Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
2008
BEEN THERE DONE THAT RECORDS
Graphic Designer
-Graphic Designer for an independant record company.
-Worked with the manager to create promotional items.
September 2001 – Present
YONGE STREET FITNESS CLUB
Reception Manager
-Super receptionist who supervised a team of receptionists, handled a variety of tasks and did so with a smile.
Summer 2005
ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Summer Student Intern
-Assisted in updating customer account information
REFERENCES
References available upon request
Amy Williams
218 Holly St
Clifton Heights, Pa 19018
Phone: (610) 952-3133
Email: amyw_83@hotmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS
-Experience working in the modeling industry as a former model.
-Posses strong knowledge of Photoshop CS4, InDesign CS4, Illustrator CS4 and QuarkXpress 8.
-Well organized, Reliable, Detail-Oriented, Motivated, Hard Worker
-My modeling portraits and art work can be viewed at the given website.
EDUCATION
1997- 2001 Diploma, Upper Darby High School
2007- 2009 Associates Degree in Graphic Design, Delaware College of Art and Design
EMPLOYMENT
2003- 2004 Unloader, United Parcel Service Philadelphia, Pa
Unloading packages from trucks and airplanes. I have received employee of the month twice and safety person of the month once.
2002-2007 Model
Alternitive Model for websites, promotional (flyers,posters), and upcoming designers
Talar Danielle Arous
15210 Sherman Way #51, Van Nuys, CA 91405 talarous@gmail.com (508) 868-0936
Online portfolio: www.artoftalar.blogspot.com
Experience
Company Title
Mike Motz illustrator
illustration work on a variety of children’s books.
Extra Large Technology, Hollywood, CA Storyboard Artist for “Playmobil”
Digital storyboarding for feature length interactive DVD using Adobe Photoshop, under the supervision of Bob McKnight, directed by Alex Sokkolof.
Dell Barras LLC. General Artist
Worked on different animation pitches and comics; mainly doing storyboards, revisions and
digital coloring.
Extra Large Technology, Hollywood, CA Concept / Storyboard Artist for
”Princess twins”
Worked on Direct to DVD feature film produced by XLT, Directed by Doug Krohn. Responsibilities include: Character Designer, Drawing turn-arounds for Characters, Clean Up, Storyboarding and Character Layout.
Dell Barras LLC. Storyboard Revisionist
Worked on 4 Kids Entertainment “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” revised storyboards for
“TMNT” storyboards under the supervision of Dell Barras.
Dancing Diablo Studio, Brooklyn, NY Illustrator for AOL
Created and designed web images for AOL website: hand drawn and then colored on Adobe Illustrator.
School of Visual Arts New York, NY Director / Animator “Little Miss Muffin”
Created animated short, including storyboards, backgrounds, character designs, traditional
animation, coloring (using Adobe Photoshop), sound mixing (using AVID Pro Tools),
compositing and editing (using Adobe After Effects).
UNESCO – Director / Animator
Children’s Rights Project “Every Child Has the Right to Play”
Created 1 ½ minute animated short, including story writing, storyboards, character designs and backgrounds, traditional animation, inking, scanning, coloring (using Adobe Photoshop), and compositing (using Adobe After Effects).
Hairenik Armenian Weekly Illustrator
Special Qualifications and Skills
Traditional Animation Experience:
Character design, Storyboard, character layout, animation, cartooning.
Software:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Adobe Illustrator, Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, Alias Sketchbook Pro, Microsoft Office.
Proficient using MAC and PC platforms
Proficient using Wacom tablet and Cintiq
Education
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation, School of Visual Arts New York, NY
• Completed courses in Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
Description
As a creative and innovative creative director and marketing manager, I bring with me more than just an eye for good design. With over ten years of experience, I have developed strong strategic thinking and creative problem solving skills. I am looking for a position that will allow me to expand my horizons and take my abilities to the next level.
Specialization
Marketing strategy, social media marketing, search engine optimization, logo/identity development, collateral, advertisements, magazine and book design/publishing, web design, illustration, market research and analysis, team management, critical thinking, customer service.
Computer Skills
Mac OS X, Windows XP; Adobe Creative Suite, Quark Xpress, Salesforce CRM, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office Suite, Joomla, Wordpress
Work History
Diane Arthur Graphic Design February 2003-present
Freelance Graphic Designer; analyze client needs and present the best medium for what they wish to communicate; create fresh, contemporary designs based on client desires and visions; coordinate with vendors; various administrative tasks essential to smooth business operation.
Fairway America 2008-2009
Marketing and Communications Manager; coordinated with EVP of Sales & Marketing to develop marketing and PR strategies; assisted in the development, execution and marketing of new business model for the company; utilized social media applications as marketing platform; tracked successes of all campaigns; performed ongoing website maintenance and search engine optimization; creation and production of all company collateral as needed.
AMDA Press/Alan Mascord Design Associates 2004-2008
Creative Director; co-managed team of 4 to create and produce books and magazines; worked with outside clients to develop and execute successful marketing initiatives; prioritized and organized incoming projects; developed concepts for new magazines and books; created press kits for all magazine and book initiatives; coordinated with advertisers; attended press checks and worked with all vendors to ensure final product was delivered without error.
Graphic Designer; coordinated with marketing director to develop and execute marketing concepts for Alan Mascord Design Associates, both print and internet based; created various marketing pieces that communicated to potential/existing clients; designed collateral for use in obtaining sponsorship from other companies; managed and updated company websites; created various publications to promote sale of house plans.
Roller Printing August 2002-September 2003
Graphic Designer/Pre-press; coordinated with clients on design projects, listened to their desires and translated them into successfully printed pieces; color corrected and manipulated images; inspected outside files to ensure that necessary elements such as images, postscript fonts, and page layout files were all included and in proper format; troubleshot such files when various elements were not in proper format; worked with various prepress applications to imposition files for printing.
National Park Service March 2001-October 2001
Web Design Intern; published various reports to the National Park Service website; created websites for various groups within the National Park Service; created poster presentations for National Park Service employees; created other miscellaneous design pieces and illustrations for the National Park Service.
Tracer Design March 2000-December 2000
Web and Graphic Design Intern; worked with clients and management to design and build various websites; worked with database administrators in implementation of websites; created web-based interactive tutorials and other applications for software engineering firms and other companies.
Education
Colorado State University; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, French Minor
University Honors Program, Dean’s List Spring 2000, Golden Key Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, National Honor Society, New Mexico State University Honors Scholar, University of New Mexico Honors Scholar
Timothy Daniel Flynn
Contact Information:
website: http://www.tdfillustration.com
email: timothydflynn@gmail.com
phone: 714.287.3472
Education:
Laguna College of Art & Design 2004-2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts Illustration with Emphasis in Animation
Digipen Institute of Technology Summer 2004
ProjectFun Summer Workshop Digital Animation Student
Work Experience:
Laguna Art Museum. Laguna Beach, CA. 2008 (Currently Employed) Security/Store/Front Desk/Event Staff. Ensured Security of Museum property, Set up and cleaned up after events, maintained POS at Museum Store, Responsible for closing registers and accounting day’s sales. Installed Artwork in Museum store provided assistance to patrons and operated phones. Handled processing and shipping of items ordered from webstore.
Medieval Times Buena Park, CA 2007
Contract T-Shirt Graphic Designer. Designed Top-Selling T-Shirt Graphic sold at Medieval Times locations nationwide.
Apple Retail South Coast Plaza. Costa Mesa, CA. 2005-2006
Seasonal Mac Specialist. Provided knowledgeable customer service and Operated Point of Sales during Holiday season.
Additional Merits:
Laguna Muse Issue 4 Cover Artist. 2007, KXLU 89.9 FM “The Adventures of Chris & Chris” Guest Host 2006/7, LCAD “Invisible Children” and Juried Student Exhibitions Entrant. 2008, Sea Level Records “F’Yeah Fest” Exhibition Entrant. 2006, Newport Beach Film Festival Sales Volunteer. 2007/8, Giant Robot Magazine Issue 52/54 Editorial Assistant. 2008, ISM Magazine “Found Show” Entrant. 2007, Ice Cream Man “Off the Wookie” SXSW Zine Editorial Assistant. 2006
Computer Skills:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Flash, Corel Painter X, Quark, iMovie, 3DStudioMax, Microsoft Office, Keynote, Pages, iWeb, Mac & PC
References:
Tom Rooney Manager of Digital Works Sony DADC, Marc Michelon Instructor/Illustrator Laguna College of Art & Design, Martin Wong Co-Founder Giant Robot Magazine, Don Maloof Former Director of National and International Sales Vans Footwear Inc.
Sarah Horniak
(508) 439-2882 sarahhorniak@yahoo.com
Education
AA Visual Communications, Gibbs College, Farmington CT
Expected graduation: Dec. 2009
Diploma, Blackstone Valley Regional Technical HS, Upton, MA
2001
Skills
Strong rendering skills
Experienced with cutting, weeding, and applying vinyl for signs.
Knowledge of many mediums: clay, paint, air-brush, dry media, wood carving, stencils.
Experienced with Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash and InDesign
Ability to interpret blueprints
Cut rough lumber to desired dimensions using machinery
Designed and built furniture such as: tables, cradles, wine racks, desks, etc.
Experienced in laminating
Accumulated extensive knowledge of building products and practice from ground to roof
Performed all phases of carpentry work to include: framing, baseboards, molding, drywall, and roofing
Assisted in building two houses
Knowledge of concrete work
Awards/Honors
Gibbs College Dean’s list
Gibbs College President’s list
High School honors
Work Experience
Freelance Artist, Portraits, signs, tattoo flash, sculptures, etc.
2006-
Sign Maker, Globe Signs, Southbridge, MA
2007-2008
Cabinet builder/bench carpenter, Leveillee Architectural Millwork, Spencer, MA
2006-2007
Grounds keeper, Valley Crest Golf Course maintenance, Worcester, MA
2006 (seasonal)
Cabinet builder/bench carpenter, Burnahan’s Custom Kitchens & Baths, Woodstock, CT
2004-2005
Assembler, Continental Woodcraft Inc., Worcester, MA
2002-2003
Grounds keeper, Blissful Meadows Golf Course maintenance, Uxbridge, MA
1999 (seasonal)
RONZZ LEE
T: (65) 64483762 E: st81f@yahoo.com
Address: 81F Jalan Senang, Singapore 418441
Summary :
Fashion + Surface Pattern + Illustration for apparel,textile and lifestyle products (wallpaper,gift wrap,greetings card,stationery,ceramic,etc). With 10 years of working experience in the creative industry is proficient on Illustrator and Photoshop for both hand drawn and CAD designs,illustrations and prints.
Education :
*Tampines Junior College, A Level Nov 1989
*Broadrick Secondary School, O Level Nov 1988
Qualifications :
*Textile/Surface Design BA (First Class Hons) June 2009
The University of Bolton (United Kingdom)
*Fashion Design Diploma May 1992
LASALLE College of the Arts (Singapore)
Specialism :
Fashion,surface pattern,illustration,sketching,painting,stitching,collage,
silk screen printing,heat transfer,Illustrator,Photoshop,Microsoft Office Word.
Professional Experience :
London New Designers (UK) Jul 2009
(Graduate projects exhibited at London Business Design Centre)
Bradford Textile Society Competition (UK) March 2009
(Participated in Printed Fashion Textile Design category)
Liverpool Design Show (UK) June 2008
(Sold ceramics collection)
Live project for Hallmark (UK) Oct 2007
(Designed greeting cards & gift wrap)
Working Experience :
Designer 2000 – 2006
Umeko Pte Ltd (Singapore)
In-house girl brand : Angelic Eyes
Girl and boy licenced brands : Barbie,Disney,Tommy & Oscar
Responsibilities :
Designed streetswear,sportswear,sleepwear,underwear,swimwear,robe, towel,hat,bag,belt,label.keychain,hangtag,packaging.
*Hand-drawn and CAD original pattern (repeats,half-drop,all-direction,etc) and graphic for apparel,textiles,accessories,etc.
*Re-coloured and re-touched existing artwork using CAD.
*Traveled to overseas in search of inspiration,ideas,fashion trends and
print techniques.
*Developed themes,mood boards and colour palettes.
*Searched for fabrics,trims,buttons,zips,appliqués,embroideries,etc.
*Planned yearly collections,gifts for customers,merchandise deliveries
and staff meetings.
*Trained new designers from paperwork,projects to CAD.
*Worked along with licensors included design concept,production, artwork / sample submission,presentation in the summit held in Singapore and Hong Kong.
*Organised meetings with sales and management executives for sales and market strategy.
*Conferred with merchandisers on measurements,spec sheets,
samples,quality,finished products and dates of shipment.
*In-charged of model fittings,fashion shows and other promotion events.
*Collaborated with both Malaysia and China mills for product
construction,color-dyeing and garment / fabric testings.
*Traveled to China to oversee sample making and production at mills.
*Communicated with sales team to get consumer feedbacks.
*Helped in department stores and fairs when necessary.
Key points :
*Teamwork, working independently, time management & good communication.
Designer & Merchandiser 1997 – 1999
Sportech Import & Export Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Boy and girl licenced brand : Disney
Responsibilities :
*Designed swimwears,robes and accessories.
*Re-coloured and re-touched original artwork using CAD.
*Worked along with licensor included design concept,productions, artwork / samples submission.
*Market research for inspiration,ideas,trends and print techniques.
*Conferred with merchandisers on samples,quality and finished products.
*Collaborated with China mills for product construction,color-dyeing, fabric testings and print techniques.
*Conducted administrative tasks.
Designer 1995 – 1997
Delfino Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Men and women licenced brand : Donna & Reno
Temporary brand for men : Converse
Responsibilities :
* Designed streetswear,sportswear,bags,belts,labels and hangtags.
*Hand-drawn and CAD prints and graphics for casualwear.
*Market research for inspiration,ideas,trends and print techniques.
*Searched for fabrics,trims,buttons,zips,appliques,etc.
*Developed themes,mood boards and colour palettes.
*Worked along with licensor included design concept,productions, artwork / samples submission.
*Meetings with management executives for market strategy and sales analysis.
*Conferred with merchandisers on measurements,spec sheets,samples, quality,finished products and dates of shipment.
*Liaised with both Singapore and Malaysia mills for product construction,
color-dyeing,garment / fabric testings and print techniques.
*Oversaw sample making and production at mills.
*Co-ordinated with display artist to set up props and to arrange merchandise in department stores and boutiques.
*Visited department stores and boutiques to get customer feedbacks.
Merchandiser 1993 – 1995
Tai Wah Garments and Knitting Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Responsibilities :
*Administrative tasks
-dealt with buying agents (Singapore,USA,etc) on orders,sample submission / approval and shipments.
-followed-up orders,sourced fabrics, buttons, zips, polybags, labels,etc,
-monitored and managed the movement from lap dips,samples,finished
products to shipments.
-inspected garments in both Singapore and Malaysia mills.
Written & Spoken languages : English and Mandarin
Interests : Design, backpack travellings, music, movies, net surfing, aerobics.
Hi I would like to apply for the job you had on (graphicdesign-jobs.com). I am willing to come down for an interview at anytime and will to start right away, so please send me a message for any questions.
Here is some of my work: http://www.getdropbox.com/gallery/48766/1/joseph%20azzara%20work?h=cb477b
Here is my resume: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcwst83z_18frjp28dp
ps: any question send me a email at joe.azzara@gmail.com or call at 310-594-8071
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email:joe.azzara@gmail.com
Google.com/profiles/joe.azzara
LINDSEY E. BATES
312.513.5234
ebcreates4@hotmail.com
artwanted.com/L.EverettBates
QUALIFICATIONS PROFLIE
Highly creative and professional Graphic Designer and Fine Art Artist with a specialty in innovated design concepts across various mediums. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; a strong team player with the ability to relate to people at any level of business and management. Client focused with an emphasis on building and maintaining successful “win- win” partnerships. An enthusiastic creator of innovative design and marketing strategies that can be performed independently and within deadline driven environments. Creative experience in the following:
PRINT PHOTOGRAPHY MULTIMEDIA
Logos & Business Cards
Brochures, Menus, & Newsletters
Photo Restoration
Retouching
Photo Manipulation
CD Cover Design
2D &3D Animation
Illustrations
Graphic Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Better Boys Foundation, Chicago, IL. July 2009 – August 2009
Program Coordinator, Lead Instructor
Collaborated with foundation administration to develop an 11 week mural project that fostered artist exploration and historical discovery.
Developed and implemented art education based program for disadvantaged youth from elementary to high school in the Lawndale Community.
Created and executed project work plans and revised as appropriate to meet changing needs that would also ensure project integrity.
Managed resources within budget and project schedule.
Directed planning and supervision of students and the arranging of a final mural concept.
Voice of the City, Chicago, IL December 2006-Present Site-Coordinator, Visual Arts Instructor
Instructing youth and adult students on the basic elements of art design.
Encouraging originality and imagination within students through innovative teaching methods that center on various learning styles.
Teaching students the components of storytelling through a visual approach.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Communicating with students and directing them to available activities that complemented their interest as well as those that were need based.
Supervised program staff to ensure safety and also effective program facilitation.
Target, Chicago, IL January2006 – Present
Photo Specialist
Oversees the performance of the photo lab: including training new techs, conducting weekly inventory of supplies, and maintaining and updating the quality of the equipment used.
Responsible for processing film orders when requested.
Responsible for educating and demonstrating the proper way to develop digital pictures.
Providing great customer service to every customer.
Responsible for cashier duties involving handling cash and doing so in a timely fashion.
Chicago Graphics Inc. May 2005 –September2005
Production Assistant / Intern
Conducting sit down sessions with established and walk-in clients.
Responsible for producing desired images from initial concept to final rendering.
Oversee graphics through completion from thumbnail to final printout.
Assisted graphic designer in preparing designs and contents.
Assisted in the creation of designs for web sites.
Completed restoration of pictures useful for sites and graphics.
Responsible for preparing 3D graphics for signs.
Prepared publications for print
Responsible for all other assigned duties
3rd Floor Media
Production Artist, Graphic Consultant April 04 – Present
Assist with file management to be uploaded onto the web or resolution for high print quality
Create varies print ads and motion graphic designs for business marketing
Collaborate with company director to creative graphic promotion designs
Artistic Jeanius Gallery
Graphic Designer, Production Artist, Consultant, & Artist August 2004 – Present
Create business logos for gallery and other partnering business
Completed murals and motion graphics for gallery promotion and events
Assisted with hosting varies gallery night events and exhibits
Responsible for establishing new clients and scouting for other artist
Collaborate with gallery director to creative promotion strategies and event ideas
FREELANCE WORK
Burrell Advertising Aug-Sept 2009
Illustrator
Composed a page illustration for book with a focus on African American History.
Disco Poetry July 2009
Animator
Designed an animation trailer for a music video concept.
Da2ManBand Entertainment May 2009
Graphic Designer
Designed a business card layout incorporating the branding logo concept.
Fratellini (Restaurant) February 2009
Layout Artist
Recreate current menu to a digitized cleaner and more distinguished layout.
Writous Media January 2009
Graphic Designer
Create a branding logo used for print, media, and web formats.
WiiZ Kiidz Clothing December 2008
Technical Illustrator
Restructure a brushstroke create font into a cursive logo branding used for print and media.
Zion Amadio (Makeup Artist, Model) July 2008
Graphic Designer
Created a branding logo for the makeup artist to incorporate onto varies marketing press releases and the website
FREELANCE WORK (CONTINUED)
Expressive Inquiry July 2008
Graphic Designer, Graphic Consultant
Collaborated with director for a business card layout and branding header.
McKinley’s Restaurant August 2008
Layout Artist
Recreate an existing menu and logo with a little more creative edge and cleaner lines.
Olumiji Olawumi (Actor) December 2006
Technical Illustrator
Compose an image to be used for a CD cover. Inspired by Ernie Banks artist famous from Good Times I was able to translate the idea through digital media.
Pauline Roberts (Author) September 2004
Technical Illustrator
Create original scenes and characters illustrations from story written by author. Story inspired from author childhood while living on the islands.
EDUCATION
The Illinois Institute of Art at Chicago, Chicago, IL December, 2006
Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts in Media Arts and Animation
Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL September 1996-December 2000
Completed equivalent coursework for a Associated Degree in Liberal Arts in Visual arts and Advertising Design
TECHNICAL PROFECIY
PLATEFORMS
MAC OS 9/10, Windows XP/2000/1998/1995
APPLICATIONS
Master Adobe Illustrator CS2, Advanced After Effects 7, Advanced In Design CS2, Advanced Photoshop CS2, Advanced Premiere Pro 1.5, Intermediate Maya 8, Advanced Corel Painter 9, Advanced Final Cut Pro, intermediate Adobe Audition 1.5, Advanced Flash 7, Intermediate C4D, Master Macromedia Q Photo, and Advanced Microsoft Office.
AFFILIATION
Member of Creative Artist Association since 2005
EXHIBITS & RECOGNITIONS
July 2009 Won first place in Fine Arts at the DuSable Museum’s 35th Annual Art Festival. Also featured in DuSable Museum August 2009 Newsletter.
July 2009 Live art at Black Market Gallery Part of the Milwaukee Ave Art Festival
March 2009 Painted “Elemental” Mural with David “Hyde” Cho and Max Sansing in at a KIPP Lead School in Gary Indiana. As a dedication to Dr. Mahila Ann Hines.
February 2009 “Shades of Love” Exhibit at Artistic Jeanius Gallery
January 2009 Art featured at Ribbon Awareness Event hosted by Artistic Jeanius
December 2008 Co-Planner and featured artist for “Ratio Nation’s Words in Action” at Chicago Center for the Performing arts.
November 2008 Donated art with Gaylin Rose’s Salon Benefit for Barack charity fund-raiser.
November 2008 Art featured at Avanjaorrod Gallery
November 2008 Murphy Hill Gallery
October 2008 Art featured in “Celebration in Art” at Douglas Park
September 2008 featured in Ready Magazine September 2008 Edition
September 2008 “Emotional” Exhibit at Artistic Jeanius Gallery
August 2008 Art featured at “Investment in Art Event” hosted by Artistic Jeanius
August 2008 Live art at Project Osmosis’s Carnival Exhibition
February, May, July 2007 Murphy Hill Gallery
Nelson E. Malta
843 Hobson st.
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 313-2326
Nel9784@yahoo.com
Objective:
Prepress and Graphic Designer with comprehensive skills in strategic planning and implementation seeking a
position as a prepress graphic designer where these skills will add value to an organization.
Education:
Gibbs College Livingston, New Jersey
Associates Degree in Visual Communications December 2004
Dean’s List
Skills:
Penciling Charcoal Painting Adobe Family Suite
QuarkXPress Microsoft Word Power Point Microsoft Excel
Extensis Suitcase E-Mail Scanning PC & Mac Platforms
Freelance:
Diamante Elizabeth, New Jersey
Create personalized vehicles stickers 2009
FBM Flowers East Orange, New Jersey
Create banners, letterheads, business cards and magnates 2009
Global Networking Alabama, unknown
Create personalized logo and business cards 2008
Drawlines Kenilworth, New Jersey
Graphic Designer/Graphic Artist/Logo Designer 2007
Create Web-site Layout, Web Banners, Business cards, Brochures
Shea Management Manhattan, New York
Graphic Designer/Graphic Artist 2007
Manipulating pictures, Creating CD covers and labels
Car Wash ` Union, New Jersey
Graphic Designer/Graphic Artist 2006
Create and design business cards and Brochures
Employment History:
Yippee Printing Edgewater, New Jersey
Graphic Designer/Graphic Artist/Logo Designer/Secretary 2009 – 2009
Create and design personalized logos, business cards, brochures, banners, big color posters
Calendars, envelopes, postcards, transparencies, annual reports, t-shirts, signs, letterheads
Provide outstanding customer service. Scanning work for clients to be sent through e-mail
Answering questions and providing information through phone and e-mail for clients
K&A Printing and Design Elizabeth, New Jersey
Graphic Designer/Graphic Artist/Logo Designer/T-shirt Designer/Secretary 2008 – 2009
Create and design personalized logos, business cards, brochures, stickers, banners, big color posters
calendars, envelopes, postcards, transparencies, annual reports, t-shirts, signs, letterheads
Provide outstanding customer service . Scanning work for clients to be sent through e-mail
Answering questions and providing information through phone and e-mail for clients
Koka Consulting Manhattan, New York
Graphic Designer/ Web Designer 2007 – 2007
Updating web sites with Flash programming and animation. Create and design web
and magazine layout and photo manipulation, Create and design business cards, logos,
brochures. Ability to work under pressure.
Office Depot Union, New Jersey
Copy & Print Representative 2006-2007
Create and design personalized stamps for customers. Create and design business
cards, logos, brochures. Troubleshoot and repair printer and copy machines. Laminate
and cut books, pages, posters, ID’s. Provide outstanding customer service. Process sales
transactions and maintain stock on sales floor. Answer various questions about print
and copy procedures, pricing and designs. Ability to work under pressure.
STEVEN TRIMBLE
4831 Chase Wick • Bacliff, TX 77518 • 832.646.0409 steven@ae29.com
View portfolio at http://ae29.com
Creative Director/Graphic Artist / Management / Client Service
Talented, results-producing Graphic Artist with a proven record of accomplishment in managing and building comprehensive marketing strategies for a client driven market place . Expertise in directing the creation of ad design and steering the execution of successful marketing programs. Demonstrated success driving growth in occupancy through implementation of key projects. Solid leadership and team skills. Adept at communicating with management, clients, and internal departments to coordinate overall management efforts.
• Adobe creative suite 2-3 • Mac and PC operating systems
• Corel draw graphics series • Vast graphic software knowledge
• Web design and maintenance • Color separations and correction
• Flash and shockwave design • Graphic Art and layout design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR – GENERAL MANAGER, 2001-September 2009
Art Element – Kemah, TX
Escapelabel clothing brand – Kemah, TX
Initiated business plan, office setup, Print shop setup and workflow. Manage day to day work flow of Art element ( the client printing side), layout and design of client work, client handling, production scheduling, Create new marketing strategies for clients as well as in house. Escapelabel clothing brand (the creative side) responsible for complete creative direction, from advertising to clothing design.
Selected Contributions:
Contributed to the overall opening and daily maintenance of the office.
Increased revenue through constant client outreach and follow up.
Created a market for escapelabel clothing brand through product design.
From concept to shoot, photography.
Managed workflow and 8 employees.
Quality control and 100% clinet satisfaction.
Trade show design, and trade show experience.
Color separate artowrk for screenprinting. ( spot and process colors )
Vector graphics and separations for plotter output
Vehicle wrap installations
LAYOUT COORDINATOR – TYPESETTING 1998 – 2001
Daily Court review – Houston, TX
Layout the newspaper as well as client papers, assisted prepress operation with plate burning. Photograph touch up and color correction, press ready client layouts. Paste up.
Selected Contributions:
Plate burning – pre press separations and color management for a web press
Web Press operations and maintenance.
Layout and newspaper design
FREELANCE WORK, 1997 – 2006
Steven Trimble – Houston, TX
Developed concepts for a wide range of clients; independent and touring bands, record labels, local artist, small business, and night clubs. Short client list includes rage against the machine (band – sony records), foo fighters ( band – epitaph records ) roadrunner records
Selected Contributions:
Houston press 2005 “record of the year for best record design” (the hunger “finding who we are”)
2006 alternative press magazine “best independent artist” for work with escapelabel clothing brand
Clients first. Excellent customer service skills, and knowledge of advertising / marketing.
Self starter. Team projects are always welcome.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
San Jacinto College, 1999 ● Deer Park, TX
High School Diploma, 1998 • Sam Rayburn Highschool – Pasadena, TX
4169 4th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90008 | 404.456.4510/323.299.1919 | K.Ream85@gmail.com
lyfestyledesigns.carbonmade.com karriemmuhammad
GRAPHICS DESIGN WEB ILLUSTRATION EDITING
Profile
All-Around Multimedia Design – everything from print-post production, from Illustrator-After Effects and from
web-video editing, I’ve had training and professional experience in almost all facets of design.
Efficient Team Player – although young, I have been known for being able to tackle any obstacle, no matter what
program assigned. My team lead once noted: “I know you are young, but it seems that no matter what program
you have some input on how we can solve the problem.”
Software Skills
MAC/PC CS4
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign
Adobe After Effects Adobe Premiere Dreamweaver
Flash CS3 & CS4 Actionscript 2.0/3.0 Final Cut Pro
3D Studio Max Maya
Selected Awards and Honors
Illustration graced the cover of Morehouse School of Medicine publication, 2007
Participated in group project for One Club Competition, 2007
Career Development
InTheData LLC – LOS ANGELES, CA 2008-PRESENT
Interface/Graphic Designer
Responsible for web site production from concept to finished product. Lead flash designer on a team of
professional dedicated to producing individual web pages and/or any type of graphical expression for the
company.
Part of a team that designed innovative user-interface for social network professionals. From story board
concept to finished product.
Responsible for delivering finished projects in a fast paced, detail driven & deadline oriented
environment.
LYFESTYLE PRODUCTIONS – LOS ANGELES, CA – ATLANTA, GA 2007-PRESENT
Freelance Designer
Developed and produced an array of projects ranging from; flyer designs, web layout, animation, newsletters,
magazines covers, business cards and video editing.
Started as a way to harness my craft and turned it into successfully producing projects for multiple clients.
Capable of handling multiple projects at a time.
SIGNS FOR SELL – ATLANTA, GA 2007-2008
Graphic Designer
Responsible for pre and post production of signs form multiple clients. Played an important role in the company;
everything from graphics to the actual cutting of business signs.
Designed business signs advertised throughout the Atlanta metro area.
CENTURY CITY MARKETING – ATLANTA, GA 2007-2007
Graphic Designer
Hired as a graphic design intern and stayed as an intern for a period of 90 days. In that short time gained valuable
experience in photo retouching.
Deigned many/if not all aspects of Century City Marketing, including web design, photo manipulation and
marketing materials.
Education
BA, Art/Design, Clark Atlanta University, 2007
Westwood College, Animation, Expected 2010
References are available upon request
CURRICULUM-VITAE
VIJAY KUMAR SHARMA
B-78, GROUND FLOOR
SEC-37, ASHOKA ENCLAVE,
(HARYANA) 121003
PART-II, FARIDABAD,
CONTACT NO.- +91-9718547397
Email: – mr.vijaykumarsharma@gmail.com
OBJETIVE: -
To acquire a challenging growth oriented position in a progressive
Organization where my skills are effectively utilized for the organizational and personal goal.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Presently working with Arise Computers as a Faculty and Office Assistant since 2.5 years.
One year worked with Satyam Photostat as a Designer.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Designing & Animation Package
(3D-Max9, Auto Cad, Flash, Photoshop, Dream viewer, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Quark Express. InDesign, PageMaker).
Video & Audio Editing Package
(Sound Forge, Adobe Premiere, Combustion, Pinnacle Studio).
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Pursuing MCA from IGNOU.
BCA from IGNOU.
Intermediate from C.B.S.E Board (DELHI).
Matriculation from BIHAR BOARD.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION
Master Diploma in Multimedia Application from Arise Computers.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating system – Windows XP and VISTA.
Office Package (2000-2007)
(MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access).
Accounting Package
Tally 6.3, Tally 7.2, Tally 9,
Designing & Animation Package
(3D-Max9, Auto Cad, Flash, Photoshop, Dream viewer, Illustrator, Corel Draw, Quark Express, InDesign, PageMaker).
Video & Audio Editing Package
(Sound Forge, Adobe Premiere, Combustion, Pinnacle Studio).
TYPING SKILLS
English Typing 40 word per minute.
Hindi Typing 25 word per minute.
EXTRA
NCC from 12 Bihar Battalion (Bihar).
STRENGTH
Good Communication Skills.
Dedication toward work.
Highly motivated.
Can work under stress.
PERSONAL DETAIL
Father’s Name – Mr. Ashok Kumar Sharma
Date of Birth – 12-08-1986
Language – Hindi & English
Marital Status – Single
Nationality – Indian
Regional – Hindu
Interest – Reading, Music
Strength – Friendly, Adjusting, Fast Learner.
Salary Expected – Negotiable
Date
Place (VIJAY KUMAR SHARMA)
Hello my name is Yohannes,
I specialize in creating original art work, from concept to finished design. I have professional expertise creating and fabricating large-format marketing materials (posters, business signs, truck decals, etc..). I have been working as a Graphic Designer for several years and have a broad style of work. I would characterize my designs as modern, clean, environmentally conscious, and vibrant, with an urban edge. So, I can make recommendations on the best way to produce the final product. I have received many compliments on my finished work. In this age of advertising saturation, it’s a challenge to have your business stand out. My goal is to make attention-getting designs. My process is to discuss the marketing goals and design concepts, then prepare drawings, use graphic programs or incorporate original photographs, etc..I am interested in finding out more about what your company needs and tell you how I can help.
You can view my current portfolio: http://www.kahsaydesigns.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
6+ years professional graphic design experience with diverse professional Client base Computer proficiency with MAC/PC Windows: Adobe (Photoshop CS4, IllustratorCS4, Indesign CS4, After Affects CS4) Coral Draw X4, MS Office (Word & Excel) & other specialized software. 3+ years fabrication experience producing and installing customized signs and materials Reliable, focused and hard-working with ability to work well under pressure Process design requests on deadline and collaborate on revisions to create top-notch designs Cooperative, friendly and build rapport easily with co-workers and customers Fresh, innovative design & production of a wide assortment of marketing materials including: Identity, business cards, flyers, brochures, store signs, newsletters, postcards, banners, large format wall decals, car wraps, t-shirts, & cd covers Utilize range of techniques from traditional sketching to digital enhancement Passion for art, design & expressing ideas in new ways
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Design/ Layout Design
- Creating widgets for web and mobil devices
- Creating and managing scalable vector graphics (SVG)
- Successfully marketed services with established base of 30+ clients
- Developed strong professional relationships with companies and
customers with high referrals
- Created logo, business cards & store sign for successful gallery
- Designed event flyers/postcards for fine art gallery sent to over
2000 patrons
- Developed & designed marketing materials for local businesses
with wide circulation
- Produced graphics for t-shirts for LA-based designers and companies
WORK HISTORY
Freelance Graphic Designer, Self-employed, Culver City, CA 7/99 – present
Graphic Design Intern, The Brand X Group, Los Angeles, CA 12/09- 2/010
Production Assistant Manager, Signtist, West Hollywood, CA 8/07 – 9/09
Senior Designer, Sign Quest and Exotic Car Wraps, Culver City, 6/04 – 11/06
Designer, Bravo Design, Inc., Burbank, CA 7/03 – 1/04
Graphic Designer Intern, Cimmaron Group, Hollywood, CA 6/03 – 7/03
Designer, Corsair Newspaper, Santa Monica, CA 8/99 – 7/00
Production Intern, Access Hollywood, NBC Studios, Burbank, CA 7/97 – 9/97
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.S. Graphic Design, Art Institute of California, Los Angeles, CA
Graphic Art Studies, Santa Monica Community College, Santa Monica, CA
KATE RASCOE // Graphic Design & Communication Professional
http://www.bigandbrave.com // http://www.creativehotlist.com/krascoe
(415) 218-6549 // Los Angeles, Ca.
DESCRIPTION //
Kate Rascoe is an energetic young Designer currently working in Los Angeles, CA. After completing a BFA in Graphic Design at the California College of the Arts in 2007, she honed her skills in formal typography and full service design business practices with Ingalls Design in San Francisco. It was here that Kate learned about food/beverage packaging and creating successful brands. She also gained the skills necessary to manage multiple projects and clients efficiently. She has worked successfully with companies like Apple, Nike, Chronicle Books, Elena’s Foods and Daniel Gehrs Wines, and is always taking on freelance projects with a wide variety of clients.
OBJECTIVE //
To work with a company in Los Angeles that values hard work, appreciates the craft of design and believes in it’s ability to communicate and facilitate.
QUALIFICATIONS //
Proficient on both MAC & PC; Expert skills in Adobe CS4, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; great familiarity designing for Dreamweaver, Flash and Final Cut; Expert skills with Microsoft Office; Friendly, ambitious and pragmatic; Creative problem solver; production skills of a perfectionist; experience screenprinting, off-set, and letterpress printing.
EXPERIENCE //
2010 / WEBER SHANDWICK — Freelance Designer
Worked as temporary relief for the Vis-Com dept. in the Los Angeles office designing presentation decks and other promotional materials for corporate brand clients.
2009 / APPLE INC. — Freelance Designer
Worked as a part of a small-but-talented team or designers producing pixel accurate representations of Apple product UI. Worked closely with Art Directors in every team from Packaging to Motion Graphics to develop visual stories that effectively market Apple products in seasonal campaigns.
2008 / INGALLS DESIGN — Junior Designer
Worked on many projects ranging from identity and branding, to collateral and reports, to various books and publications, to internationally distributed food and beverage packaging. Managed projects’ concept, design and production.
2008 / MEZZANINE SF — Freelance Designer
Designed promotional fliers for upcoming events.
2007 / GAMING UNIVERSITY / COMIC-CON ‘07 — Freelance Designer
Designed environmental graphics for Maximum PC’s Gaming University booth at Comic-Con 2007 in San Diego as well as promotional collateral.
2006 / VEHICLE SF — Student Intern
Designed retail store POS graphics and animated banners for Nike at Lady Foot Locker, as well as a seven-fold convention brochure for NBA Magic. Managed the Nike asset server (BNX), and internal project archives.
2006 / SPUTNIK STUDENT DESIGN TEAM — Student intern
Worked on a team of students selected by California College of the Arts faculty to design the school’s printed publications and announcements. Some projects I worked on include exhibition and restaurant signage, Lecture posters and brochures for the college.
EDUCATION //
2010 / Art Center College of Design, Motion Design
2007 / California College of the Arts, BFA Graphic Design
HONORS //
Adobe Design Achievement Awards, Semi-finalist
In Print Exhibition, Juried Selection, San Francisco, Ca
Type Directors Club, TDC52 Annual and Worldwide exhibition
Profile
• Extensive interactive graphic design experience
• Highly creative in web and print design
• Proficient in web architecture and search engine marketing
• Confident team leader and an independent worker
Experience
November 2009 – Present … Dayton Imaging Solutions (Dayton, Ohio)
Marketing Director: Oversight and devlopment of marketing and sales efforts for customers. Google Apps, G-mail and Google SEO authorized reseller qualified. Graphic design for print and web, content management, SEO, e-commerce development, and visual marketing. Business to business sales/customer service/training and coordination of Dayton Imaging web team.
August 2005 – November 2009 … 10 Curtains Media (Xenia, Ohio)
Media Services Director: Graphic design for print and web, content management, SEO, SEM, e-commerce development, and visual marketing. Photography purchase/direction and photo enhancing/corrections for print and web. Business to business print purchasing, sales, customer service, training, and management of 10 Curtains staff.
April 2007 – Present … Greene County Career Center (Fairborn, Ohio)
Adult Course Instructor: Teach Adobe, Microsoft, and social media applications.
December 1994 – October 2005 … Wade Design (Dayton, Ohio)
Creative Director: Collaborate with a team of programmers and designers in developing corporate identities, website design, SEO, SEM, image branding, training, print purchasing, and photography purchase/direction.
May 1993 – December 1994 … Oppenheim, Herminghausen, Finley & Bergman, Inc. (Dayton, Ohio)
Art Director: Design, photography direction, print purchasing, and custom illustration.
March 1991 – May 1993 …Western Ohio Pizza, Inc. dba Domino’s Pizza (Dayton, Ohio)
Graphic Designer: Design, print purchasing, coordinate local and national promotions for 38 area stores.
April 1988 – March 1991 … Neal and Stephens Advertising, Inc. (Dayton, Ohio)
Graphic Designer: Design, photography direction, print purchasing, and custom illustration.
October 1984 – April 1988 … Carlson Marketing Group/E.F. MacDonald (Dayton, Ohio)
Design Director: Art direction on layout, design for incentive campaigns.
Layout Designer: Design promotional graphics for incentive campaigns.
Presentation Artist: Design presentations, 3-D displays, custom promotional graphics.
Software/Hardware
Proficient in Mac OSX, Windows XP, and Adobe Creative Suite CS4. Working knowledge of Dreamweaver, content management systems including Sharepoint, Joomla and Wordpress. Social networking applications including Facebook, LinkedIn, Myspace, Twitter, and Blogpress. Experience with Microsoft Office, and Microsoft CRM.
Education
Web design, HTML programming, Internet marketing, and digital pre-press training
Adobe PhotoShop: Ohio Institute of Photography – (Dayton, Ohio)
Macintosh Troubleshooting & Survival Course: Data Tech Institute – (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Macintosh Extensive Computer Training (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Graduate of Central Academy of Commercial Art – (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Graduate of Meadowdale High School – (Dayton, Ohio)
References Available Upon Request
CHARLENE J FELKER joycefe@runbox.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRODUCTION 203-356-9124
SKILLS:
• Proficient at Adobe CS3 Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, also knowledgeable in QuarkXPress, with some experience in Power Point. Strong sense of typography, composition and prioritization. Work well as part of team or individually self-direct and driven toward being the best and fluid teamwork, excited by creative problem-solving.
ALCONE MARKETING GROUP: DIGITAL DESIGNER: 6/07-11/08
• Worked in a high energy environment on Heineken’s Mexican Import Beers, Dos Equis and Tecate, recreating in high res POS and merchandising items. Coordinating multiple jobs and communicating with manager, account execs and vendors, and staying cool under pressure helped achieve deadlines and keep clients satisfied.
• Also filled in as studio manager when he was out of the office.
• Photoshop skills included recreating dramatic designs with special effects, cloning items or additional background area, photo composition, color correcting, etc. Complicated pieces often required solution-finding skills in order to print the item successfully. Also skilled in using Illustrator and InDesign, with experience in Quark as well.
FREELANCE ARTIST: 2/07 – 6/07
• Freelanced for various clients (CATAPULT/RYAN PARTNERSHIP, BIONDO GROUP, THINK 360°) doing layout, prepress, digital photo enhancing for marketing collateral, advertisements, FSIs, packaging. Demonstrated adaptability and ability to learn new systems and software.
PEPSICO: GRAPHIC ARTIST: 7/02 – 2/07
• Worked as a team with art directors on packaging redesigns, adding new size packages to current design, promotions and new concepts for their plethora of brands.
• Accustomed to careful attention to detail, brand consistency and regulatory requirements.
• Main programs used: Illustrator and Photoshop.
FREELANCING: INTEGRATED MARKETING: 1/02 – 7/02
• Created hi-res ads and collateral like table tents and danglers using designer layouts. Retouched stock photography, adding background and adjusting elements in photo and color adjusting.
REACH MARKETING: Jr ART DIRECTOR: 2/97 – 1/02
• Worked up to Junior Art Director from PowerPoint Specialist and Studio Artist.
• Collaborated with Creative Directors mainly on point-of-purchase displays and collateral. Designed visual concepts for promotions and expanded multiple promotional POP layouts of existing design templates. Fast-paced environment with quality, detail-oriented output expected
Clients served: Ocean Spray, Gillette, Duracell, Nature Made, Becks, Swissair, Hanes, and Bali.
Main programs used: Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop.
EDUCATION: 9/80-8/82
• Associate of Arts, Graphic Design, University of Bridgeport
JOHN AYERS
Los Angeles, CA 90066 310.779.7182 johnayers@gravityten.com http://www.gravityten.com
Objective
To contribute my experience, knowledge and skills to a company where I provide direction in establishing
or maintaining breakthrough advertising strategies, while ensuring the effectiveness of the branding and
marketing materials produced.
Summary
Detail oriented professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills and over 15 years of experience in the marketing and advertising of entertainment content. Ability to provide leadership to create and implement traditional and internet based awareness campaigns.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Skilled in translating a vision into tangible creative marketing applications.
• Establish and implement effective branding campaigns.
• Closely follow industry trends and the future of content delivery.
• Extensive traditional and entertainment advertising agency experience.
• Manage marketing programs including project planning, briefs and execution.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, vendors and coworkers.
• Strong brand expertise with a focus on a full 360° communication strategy.
• Develop innovative ideas to market content to a targeted demographic.
• Create trade and consumer advertising utilizing research, creative services and media.
• Produce and implement creative materials in multiple formats.
• Knowledgeable on social networking tools, new media opportunities and on-line experiences.
Work Experience
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/Owner – GravityTen, Los Angeles June 2000 – Present
Initiate proposals, produce concepts and execute creative for a variety of clients. Implement advertising
campaigns to launch entertainment content and brands into the marketplace. Oversee and create key-art,
trailers, broadcast, print, internet and outdoor advertising. Utilize social media to push the boundaries of
budget conscious marketing.
SOCIAL MEDIA HOST
Developer and host of Entertainment Social Media Tweetchat. #entsm brings together top Social Media
minds to discuss best practices in Entertainment Marketing. Provides a forum to exchange ideas surrounding
topics of New Media and Social Networking tools that are used to assist in the branding of entertainment
content.
SOCIAL NETWORK DEVELOPER – OPEN Neighborhoods, Los Angeles January 2008 – Present
Created a social networking site http://www.openmarvista.net to encourage community empowerment.
Currently building an OPEN wi-fi network to bridge the digital divide while also launching a digital daily
publication. Developed a community solar program to provide affordable solar to residential customers.
Utilized word-of-mouth approach to reach out to core target demographic to build grass roots involvement.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR – BD Fox, Santa Monica, CA June 1998 – November 2004
Produced motion graphics, key art, titles, packaging, print advertising and DVD menus.
Extensive experience in all aspects of the home entertainment space.
KEY ART AWARDS – A Day Without A Mexican.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR – Sire Records, Santa Monica, CA June 1996 – April 1998
Designed marketing materials and directed photo shoots to promote music releases.
Including packaging, trade and consumer advertising, P.O.P. displays and direct mail.
Coordinated with multiple affiliate labels including; Antone’s, Discovery, Eureka and others.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR – WIVI 96FM, St Thomas, USVI April 1994 – March 1996
Created advertising and marketing materials to promote FM radio station.
Managed staff of twelve on-air personalities while working closely with sales departments.
ADVI – 6 First Place – Awards of Excellence.
ART DIRECTOR – McDonald Davis, Milwaukee, WI June 1990 – January 1994
Responsible for national advertising campaigns utilizing broadcast and print.
Generated creative for business to business, consumer and trade clients in retail, health care,
hotel and hospitality, gaming and food industries.
Telly Award – St John’s Hospital :30 television.
R.A.C. – Gold Award, Merle Harmon’s FanFair.
ART DIRECTOR – Lee Tilford, Austin, TX April 1989 – January 1990
Produced concepts and creative for advertising campaigns utilizing broadcast and print.
Clients included Acura, JiffyLube and Brackenridge Hospital.
Installed and trained staff on state-of-the-art Macintosh publishing tools.
ART DIRECTOR – Hart Graphics, Austin, TX April 1987 – February 1989
Responsible for the creative of a national monthly Macintosh computer publication.
Produced concepts and designs for covers, monthly columns, departments and features.
At the forefront of technology and it’s impact on the graphic design industry.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER – D4 Design, London, England October 1986 – December 1986
Produced logos, packaging and advertising designs for various consumer products.
CLIENT LIST
ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, HBO, CW, CNN, TNT, TBS, TVGuide, Weather Channel, Oprah,
E Entertainment, Columbia/Tri-Star, DirecTV, Disney, Lion’s Gate, Hallmark, Paramount, Sony,
Universal, Warner Bros., Artisan Entertainment, Lifetime, New Line, Starz! among others.
Volunteer
• Co-recipient of the Anne & Kirk Douglas Foundation award.
• Created a community joint-use parks program in the city of Los Angeles.
• Coordinated the adoption of Mir Botcha Kot School in Afghanistan with the
internationally recognized non-profit organization Root of Peace.
• Participated in acquiring grants and matching donations for education.
• Implemented a character counts program to encourage students within a school environment.
• Education advocate, speaker and community organizer.
• Instructor at Los Angeles Art Institute.
• Instructor at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.
• Guest Speaker at Pepperdine University.
Education
University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Fine Arts/Graphic Design, 1986.
Samples
Samples of some of my entertainment work may be viewed at http://www.gravityten.com.
To view additional samples please contact me directly.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Dan Mitsuru Nakamura
Woodside, NY 917-848-9877 minakam@hotmail.com
Objective: To obtain a position that is related to the multimedia industry.
Education
City College – CUNY 8/2009 – Present
New York, NY
Major: Electronic Design Multimedia
Relevant Courses: Wood Design, Typography, 2D Design, History of Photography
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY 3/2007 – 8/2009
Long Island City, NY Major: New Media Technology
Completed 45 + 12 credits
Relevant Courses: Teleprocessing, Web Design, Introduction to Design, Web Animation, Internet Video, Oracle Database, English Composition, Statistics.
Associate in Applied Science Degree, New Media Technology
Experience
LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY 1/2009 – 12/2009
STM (Student Technology Mentor)
• Instructional and technical support to faculty and students.
• Assisted students to design their e-portfolio.
• Develop and design the web page.
DCTV (Internship) New York, NY 9/2008 – 12/2008
Graphic and Web
• Fixing some error part of official homepage. Using Flash.
• Creating the drawing of a photo taken by using Illustrator. The drawing is to be used for advertisement.
• Attending a workshop that feature using Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio, Photoshop, etc.
• This involves using Mac
Transdescent Enterprise(Internship) Brooklyn, NY 6/2008 – 8/2008
Video Editor
• Making a promotional video. Put the footages together in sequence, to make it sense enough to get the full attention from the audience in short time as possible. This features using Final Cut Pro.
• Making a Title screen for video made, burn into a blank DVD, and print a title on the surface of DVD. This features using DVD Studio.
Skills
• Experienced in using Visual Basic, Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, HTML, XHTML, CSS, Flash, Basic, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio, and Oracle Database.
• Fluent in Japanese, English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
• Talented in translating.
Shawn Starkey
7601 N. 6th Ave., Clinton, OH 44216
Cell: 330-933-7003 • shawn@6thaveconcepts.com
PROFILE:
Award winning graphic designer with over 10 years of experience. Experienced at producing quality designs for any print media, publication, direct-mail advertising or marketing and promotional material. Accustomed to working under tight, daily deadlines and finding the most efficient and effective way to solve a problem and still meet deadline. Constantly working to improve my skills to provide the best service possible.
WORK HISTORY:
The Independent Newspaper, Massillon, OH. COMPOSING DEPARTMENT.
Worked closely with in-house sales reps, clients and outside agencies. Responsible for advertising design. Color correct photos; send newspages to off-site print facility.
The Daily Record Newspaper, Wooster, OH. COMPOSING DEPARTMENT.
Lead designer for a monthly 230+ real estate magazine. Helped implement and streamline production procedures. Responsible for advertising design, cover design and special project design. Color correct photos and send PDF marriages to off-site print facility.
The Tribune Newspaper, Seymour, IN. MANAGER, CREATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT.
Led a staff of three designers in producing daily advertising and newspaper layout. Supervised the creation of retail advertising; coordinated production schedules of advertising and custom publishing projects. Worked with in-house sales reps, clients, and outside agencies. Examined output negatives for quality control; design covers for special sections.
The Republic Newspaper, Columbus, IN. SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER.
Part of the “Maestro concept” design committee. Worked closely on newspaper redesign project. Designed information graphics, chats, diagrams and maps; paginated news pages. Designed and paginated Sunday Business and Features section fronts and covers for special sections. Resolved network and printing errors and made updates to the Website. Paste-up and layout, designed information graphics and locator maps, laid-out news pages
Freelance Graphic Designer
Designed advertising, brochures and digital illustrations. Booklet layout. Clients include Torsek and Sterling Legal Marketing, Advertising and Communications firm in Australia, Life Insurance Company of India in India, Promotional Training Aids in PA, Clipper Saver USA in GA.
CERTIFICATES:
2002 Hoosier State Press Association: Second place, advertising design
1995 Hoosier State Press Association: First place, features page design
1990 Presidential Academic Achievement Award
1988 L. S. Ayers Scholastic Art Awards: Gold Key Finalist
SKILLS:
Equally skilled on Macintosh and PC platforms. Proficient with InDesign, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, DeltaGraph, MacDraw, Aldus Freehand, Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Quark Express and Multi-Ad
Danielle Compono
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611 Klondike Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
Mobile – 347.416.0093
email – danielle.compono@gmail.com
artwork – http://kawaiidchan.deviantart.com/
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a full-time position in either Illustration, Graphic Design, Animation, Comic Book Art, Art History, certain variations of Fine Art and Art companies/galleries. I want to show my artistic expression to all that will have me and meet other artists. My strengths include:
♦Strong communication skills
♦Some teaching experience with children from ages 9-teenage, in Art.
♦Unique style
♦Eager to try new things with new people
♦Adapts quickly to new software, or environment change
♦Willing to learn new techniques (currently learning Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe Illustrator, and the like)
♦Very computer savvy (proficient in Windows and just recently became a Macintosh user)
EDUCATION
♦B.S., Art, May 2007
College of Staten Island,Staten Island, N.Y.
♦Graduated with an overall 3.0 GPA
♦Dean’s List for 2006-2007 Semester period
ACHIEVEMENTS
♦I have had my artwork (mainly paintings, prints and charcoal drawings) displayed in Art shows at the College of Staten Island.
♦Due to my grades in Art History courses at the College of Staten Island, I was approved by the Head of CSI’s Art Department to be enrolled in a level 400 Art History course, regardless of the fact that I have not taken the pre-requisite.
♦Looked after and took care of CSI’s Art Gallery 4 hours a week during the Spring 2007 semester.
♦Gained an Internship position at ArtLab, Inc. as of May 2008.
EXPERIENCE
Intern, ArtLab, Inc., Staten Island, New York
May 2008-November 2008
♦Hired Intern, helped with any task that needed attending to – such as occasional office work (answer phones, take messages, enroll students in classes), filing inventory check-ins and counts, help Instructors with their supply lists, room maintenance, working in the student store, and the occasional substituting and modeling for Instructors or models that are not present.
♦In March 2009, I taught a Cartooning course to Girl Scouts at ArtLab, Inc.
♦I taught one class during our Camp Picasso program in Summer of 2008
♦Helped organize and took part in auctions and charitable events at ArtLab as well as other locations
Sales Associate, Amy’s Hallmark Gold Crown Store, Staten Island, New York
2004-Present
♦Part-time Sales Associate, interacting with customers on the sales floor, operated cash register, set up displays, organized back and stock room, and fill-in product on sales floor
♦Trained new employees
♦Participated in the custom printing of invites, greeting cards and store signs
Sales Associate, Gaming Expert, Gamestop Inc., Staten Island, New York
Fall 2006-Summer 2007
♦Part-time Sales Associate, interacting with customers on the sales floor, operating cash register, set-up displays, organized back room, fill-in product on sales floor, and sold subscriptions to Game Informer magazine and the EDGE card.
♦Being one of the employees kept after the holiday season, I have trained and demonstrated good work ethic and register functions to new staff
Kiosk worker/Sales Associate, Borders Express, Staten Island, New York
September 2009-February 2010
♦Worked the kiosk, occasionally worked in-store (register, stocking, inventory, ordering, ect)
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and working experience with the following software on Macintosh and PC but am willing to learn more. Proficient in the following programs:
♦Microsoft Word
♦Microsoft Office Works
Some knowledge in:
♦Microsoft Publisher
♦Adobe Photoshop CS3
♦Adobe Illustrator
♦ImageReady
♦Quark
♦Macromedia Flash
♦ComicLife
Knowledge of the use of these following artistic mediums and styles:
♦Oil paint on canvas
♦Raw and color charcoal on newsprint
♦Print-making on woodblock
♦Print-making on sheets of metal using Printing Press
♦Sculpture using paper mache and clay
♦Live nude/still life sketch
♦Digital drawing/coloring with the use of a tablet (Wacom Bamboo tablet for Macintosh)
REFERENCES
Work References:
♦Malissa Priebe, Director/Principal, ArtLab, Inc.
1-718-447-8667 fax – 718-447-8668
♦Marilyn Bayer, former Manager, of whom I worked under for almost all of my career. Amy’s Hallmark Cards Gold Crown Store (Store #879)
1-347-332-9255
♦Gamestop Inc. (Manager I worked under no longer works for the company)
Store #266- 1-718-982-8016
♦Nicole, Manager, Borders Express Store #612- 1-718-698-7160
Personal References:
♦Jack Butto (close family friend, neighbor, known from birth)
1-718-698-4511
♦Madeline Reph (close family friend, known from birth)
1-718-984-6383
♦Libby Saccente (former co-worker,at Hallmark Cards, friend)
1-347-280-8454