Resumé

Qualifications Profile:
An accomplished Graphic Designer with over 8 years of experience in the Graphic Design industry. Ability to perform in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on designing creative solutions based on the needs of the client while working within budget and time requirements.


Extensive Creative Experience In:
Print Design Internet Multimedia Misc
Brochures Corporate Websites Presentations Logo
Promotional flyers Content Management Systems CD-ROM T-shirts
Business Cards Intranet Websites Video Editing
Print advertisements Flash-based websites
Post Cards Lead-Generation Landing Pages
Magazine Layout Targeted E-mail Campaigns
Catalogs Banner Adds
Posters

Technical Knowledge
Adobe: MS/Office: Misc. Platform
InDesign (All Versions) Word (All Versions) Quark Mac/Os
Photoshop (All Versions) Excel (All Versions) SWISH Max Windows
Illustrator (All Versions) PowerPoint (All Versions) HTML / XHTML
Dreamweaver (All Versions) Outlook (All Versions) JavaScript
Flash (All Versions) Access (All Versions) CSS
Fireworks (All Versions) Publisher (All Versions) ActionScript

Education:
Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design from Florida A & M University August 2000


Work Experience:
Slipstream Video Lead Graphic Designer April 2008 – February 2009
Design and implement various websites for new and existing clientele. Create and prepare dynamic E-mail marketing designs. Conceptualize and design internal marketing materials in print format such as flyers, brochures, magazine advertisements and quarterly reports. Maintain and update corporate website. Create uniquely branded identities including logo and landing page design for lead generation programs. Conceptualize, design, and produce four-color newsletters, magazines and other print products. Design multimedia presentations for the Sales and Marketing Departments, signing and maintaining the company’s corporate identity; logo, internet and intranet, application interfaces, annual reports, brochures, advertisements, trade-show booth displays, templates and presentations. Proof artwork, interface with printers and vendors. Maintain and develop competency and awareness in the latest design trends and production techniques


Key Achievements
• Worked closely with the Marketing Department designing successful creative campaigns through print, internet and multimedia directly increasing revenues and generating new clientele
• Created engaging visual prototypes or screens of websites, video overlays and interactive projects
• Successfully applied brand identity systems to clientele by using principles of design
• Accurately assessed clients' needs to graphically communicate their needs


Avva Solutions Freelance Design February 2002 – Present
Responsible for completing various freelance design assignments including design of various logos, and artwork and production of a variety of graphics products and services. Prepared and estimated costs, coordinated graphic production and reproduction by service bureaus. Prepared the assembly of final layouts for printing and provided graphic design and art direction for a variety of products including, ordinances, plans, reports, brochures, application forms, exhibit displays, maps, presentations, and slide shows.

Key Achievements:
• Successfully translated the needs of clients into creative, original designs
• Leveraged visual design skills to create dynamic and complex designs across all media platforms
• Designing and maintaining the company’s corporate identity; logo, internet and intranet, application interfaces, annual reports, brochures, advertisements, trade-show booth displays,
templates and presentations
• Produce and develop proposal graphics and cover art for multiple bids and contracts
• Proof artwork, interface with printers and vendors
• Maintain and develop competency and awareness in the latest design trends and
production techniques
• Established strong business relationships by providing excellent visually based solutions
• Effectively managed entire life-cycle of multiple design projects

Scyros, Inc Creative Director June 2000 – July 2002
Devised and implemented production strategies for all incoming projects. Responsible for reviewing and finalizing all graphic related projects for the company or clientele. Coordinated with in-house Graphic Designers as well as Freelance Graphic Designer to meet project requirements. Directly involved in the design and development of all Flash presentations and websites for clients.Collaborate with the Editor on art, photo concepts, and on overall design. Be involved in client calls and/or visits as needed to accurately assess clients' needs in art and design. Participate in critiques and be accountable for follow-through on decisions made in critiques. Produce and develop proposal graphics and cover art for multiple bids and contracts. Proof artwork, interface with printers and vendors.

Key Achievements:
• Increased business activity by designing & implementing a campaign targeting existing clientele
• Improved project profitability by implementing key tracking & quality control measures during the life of the project
• Managed multiple full project lifecycles
• Set up programming best practices for internal designers
• Responsible for teams timelines and quality
• Created successful process flows and guidelines for projects across multiple disciplines
• Involvement in the conceptual phase of multiple projects
• Leveraged visual design skills to create dynamic and complex interactive designs
• Attracted new high end clientele by redesigning the website & creating a branded corporate identity

Cosmyk, Inc Graphic Designer August 1999 – June 2000
Implemented design strategies for HTML and Flash websites. Maintained and updated graphical elements to the company website. Designed various print media for clientele (brochures, magazines, etc.) Created various identity packages for clientele (logos, letterheads, business cards, etc.). Managed multimedia projects for entire life cycle of project.

Key Achievements:
• Consistently recognized for innovative and creative designs
• Quickly became lead designer for all multimedia projects
• Collaborate with the Creative Director on art and photo concepts, and on overall design
• Be involved in client calls and/or visits as needed
• Was recruited by Scyros to become their Creative Director

Horizon Communications, Inc Graphic Designer December 1998 – August 1999
Designed and developed HTML websites. Maintained company website (External). Aided in the design of promotional materials for the company. Designed logos for various companies

Key Achievements:
• Quickly became a key graphic designer within the company
• Created a effective strategy to manage assigned projects that was implemented company wide
• Was recruited by Cosmyk, Inc to become their Graphic Designer

Projects by Albert Vargas