Resumé

Andrea Larko
andrealarko@gmail.com
724.549.2779


Summary:

• Highly creative with artistic ability to put intricate ideas accurately into visual mediums
• Ability to learn new techniques and software quickly in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently or in teams and communicate well with others
• Wonderful time management, ability to meet deadlines and multi-task efficiently
• Ability to accept criticism and input professional judgment to implement resolutions
• Great organizational and typing skills

Education:

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration
Minor in Communications
Rochester Institute of Technology, May 2007
Cumulative GPA 3.20
Deans List 6 Quarters

Specialized coursework in Graphic Design, Typography, Digital Illustration, Dimensional Illustration, Pop-Up Books, Editorial Illustration, Illustration as a Journalist, Symbols in Editorial Illustration, Caricature Illustration, Alternative Illustration, Installation Art, Glass Forming, Sculpture, Head Hands and Facial Illustration, Watercolors, Ceramics, Painting, Screen Printing, Airbrush Techniques, Non-Toxic Printmaking, Animation, Children’s Books, Art Gallery Management, Patent Designs, Catalog Layout, Advertising

Experience:

Creps United Publications, Art Department. Indiana, Pennsylvania

Mac Operator, March 2012 to June 2012
• Manipulated and amended weekly grocery circulars with Adobe InDesign to meet customer and Customer Service Representative specifications
• Created and assembled new advertisements from a hard copy for over 20 grocery chains on the East Coast
• Worked daily under tight deadlines to keep production moving efficiently

Customer Service / Account Representative, June 2010 to March 2012
• Compiled and laid out a hard copy for production by organizing information in data planners
• Edited and proofread advertisements to match customer planners
• Documented, edited, proofread and updated product data in Circular Builder and Filemaker software
• Data entry from Excel planners into Circular Builder and Filemaker software
• Reviewed, closed and created press runs for printing and publishing departments
• Retained customer satisfaction and daily contact for changes, additions and new advertisement layouts
• Customer accounts included Shop ‘n Save, Laurel Grocery, Food Rite, Bozzuto’s, IGA, Family Value, County Market and Foodland


Freelance Artist / Designer, Self –Employed, Nationally

Illustrator, Muralist, Designer, Fine Artist, August 2008 to Present


Pavilion Gift Company, Art Department. Bergen, New York

Illustrator / Graphic Designer, March 2008-August 2008

• Researched and developed new gift products for worldwide distribution through catalog development, online stores and retail chains
• Illustrated new products from conceptual ideas and expanded to existing stylized product lines
• Documented, updated and formatted spreadsheets daily in Excel on all current projects
• Manipulated detailed photographs and created technical specification sheets in Adboe Photoshop
• Corresponded daily with China manufacturing for accurate product depictions
• Created new products utilizing detailed accurate freehand techniques as well as Adobe Illustrator
• Worked in a team to design an cohesive semi-annual catalog
• Created logos for new product lines that captured the feeling of the products in each line
• Developed detailed instruction sheets from illustrations for manufacturing and production overseas
• Edited illustrations to comply with marketing decisions of three superiors including the President and Vice President of the company
• Worldwide suppliers and distributors, mainly Hallmark alongside other gift shops


Rochester Institute of Technology, Department of Development. Rochester, New York

Project Assistant, November 2006-March 2007

• Researched and documented national donor retention
• Ran and analyzed reports
• Updated and created spreadsheets in Excel
• Attended meetings with Director of Development and other managerial staff
• Edited documents
• Compiled national mailings
• Updated computer software
• Formulated technical procedure manuals


Rochester Institute of Technology, Telefund. Rochester, New York

Assistant Telefund Coordinator, August 2006 to November 2006

• Obtained managerial / training status
• Oversight and direction of shift supervisors, clerical employees and callers
• Managed monthly direct mailings
• Updated and created spreadsheets
• Spoke with Alumni to resolve any conflicts with the Institute
• Attended, conducted and coordinated weekly meetings for shift supervisors
• Interviewed and trained new employees including clerical, shift supervisors and calling staff
• Developed the daily staff scheduling
• Took inventory on office supplies and completed purchasing orders
• Enlightened community locally and nationally about the importance of the department and institute through events and numerous publications
• Created logo design and identity for call center
• Revitalized office environment and morale by creating an informative mural covering the call center walls
• Succeeded in leading a team of 50 employees to set a historical record for the amount of money raised while in this position

Shift Supervisor, August 2004 to August 2006

• Held managerial / training status
• Managed callers during shift
• Conducted interviews and led training sessions for new callers
• Counseled employees and answered questions from callers and alums
• Attended weekly meetings off campus
• Designated and created daily projects, games and activities to boost caller motivation and morale
• Contacted local businesses to donate prizes and gift certificates to employees
• Researched statistics and updated callers monthly and weekly on their performance
• Advised over a team of 35+ callers raising over eight hundred thousand dollars for the institute

Telefund Caller, November 2002 – August 2004

• Contacted alumni via phone to collect information and secure monetary gifts for the institute
• Worked in a team of 35+ callers credited for raising over seven hundred thousand dollars for the institute


Skills:

Experience in Various Freelance Commissions and Projects including Illustrations, Paintings, Designs and Murals


• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Microsoft Office
• Quark
• Outlook
• Prinergy
• Circular Builder
• Filemaker
• FTP Sites
• AdSketch
• Proficient in both Mac and PC Platforms


Accomplishments:

• Gallery Show, Amazing Grace, Geneva NY, March 2005
• Custom Mural Design in Residence, Rita Zuley, Pittsford NY, June 2005
• Student Illustration Guild, Nationwide, 2006
• Custom Mural Design in Residence, Sue Murano, Pittsford NY, March 2006
• Juried Senior Illustration Exhibition, Gallery r, Rochester NY, April 2006
• Juried CIAS Student Honors Exhibition, Bevier Gallery, Rochester NY, May 2006
• Solo Show Exhibition, Hirsute Gallery, Rochester NY, November 2006
• Local Publication in RIT Reporter Magazine, RIT, Rochester NY, December 2006
• Published Nationally RIT News and Events, RIT, Rochester NY, January 2007
• Exhibited work through Online Juried Gallery, Candor Gallery, Worldwide, February 2007
• Paintings in the Personal Collection of Daniel Bell, Rochester NY, March 2007, May 2007
• Participation in Gallery r Benefit Gala, Gallery r, Rochester NY, April 2007
• Paintings in the Personal Collection of Timothy Garbach, Rochester NY, June 2007
• Exhibited work in Gallery Show, Hirsute Gallery, Rochester NY, July 2008
• Original Painting Donated for Charity, Extreme Home Makeover, ABC, Geneva NY, August 2008
• Patent Illustration Work Commissions, Renosky Lures, Indiana PA, November 2009 to Present
• Exhibited work in Gallery Benefit Show “For Pets Sake”, Artform Gallery, Lower Burrell PA, April 2009
• Exhibited work in Susan G Komen Charity Benefit Show, Artform Gallery, Lower Burrell PA, August 2009
• Illustrated Novel, Dark Moon, by Charles MacDonald, Indiana PA, September 2009
• Film and Edit Video, Renosky Lures, Indiana PA, May 2010 to Present
• Exhibited work in Open Gallery Show, Artform Gallery, Lower Burrell PA, June 2010
• Created Quarterly Company Newsletter, Universal Well Services, Meadville PA, March 2011 to September 2011
• Donated Painting for Charity “Stripers For The Cure”, Cheeky Reels, Cape Cod MA, June 2012

Projects by Andrea Larko