Coroflot

Resume

Professional Experience

Burson-Marsteller | 2011 - Present | New York City, NY | Graphic Designer, Knowledge Sharing Worldwide

Day Pitney, LLP | 2010 - 2011 | New York City, NY | Graphic Designer

- Performed senior role in the concept, design and production of materials for print and web including corporate brochures, e-mail templates, newsletters, presentations, proposals, publications, mini-sites, advertisements, and marketing collateral utilizing Day Pitney's established graphic identity
- Implemented file management system and improved design process flow
- Managed print production, pre-press, and press checks
-Selected and managed outside vendors, including ad agencies, photographers and printers

URS Corporation | 2008 - 2010 | New York City, NY | Graphic Designer

- Responsible for design and execution of marketing materials, including printed and digital graphics for URS's national engineering, architectural and construction management pursuits
- Develop conception and implementation of PowerPoint presentations, flash based animations, motion graphics and interactive media designs
- Perform in-house print production using digital printing process, as well as coordinating with outside vendors
- Trained users in use of InDesign and Photoshop
- Worked closely with Proposal and Project Managers to bring completion to winning pursuits
- URS Client work includes projects for Amtrak, PANYNJ, NYC Board of Education, NYCDOT, private firms and governmental organizations

[DAP] Design Studio | 2008 - Present | Freelance Graphic + Web + Interactive Designer

- Ownership and operation of a freelance design studio that developed identities, print, web sites, and interactive projects for clients across multiple industries

Quickly Printing | 2003 - 2008 | Union, NJ | Graphic Designer

- Creation of marketing materials, brand collateral, packaging, presentations, and interactive materials, all while maintaining a consistent, on-brand look and feel for all projects
- Supervised all projects from initial concepts to printed pieces
- Pre Press & Digital Production knowledge using Ricoh, Canon, Minolta, Roland, Pantone, CYMK/RGB
- Creation of PDF files for Pre-Press and Proofs
- Production of printed materials, preparation of pre-press materials for offset and digital printing with an emphasis on tight, clean mechanicals
- Managing and archiving design file database
- Client work includes projects for Bed Bath & Beyond Stores, Harmon Stores, Relay for Life Cancer Society, and local small businesses

Lords Sign & Printing | 2002 - 2003| Newark, NJ | Graphic Designer

Responsible for art creation
Interact with clients and utilized excellent organizational skills to arrange and coordinate all the creation and production of printed material
Created page layout design for flyers, data sheets, CD covers and other printed materials
Worked directly with clients to achieve project goals
Work on multiple projects simultaneously

Prestige Photography | 2008 | Mountainside, NJ | Photographer Assistant

Post production of photos using mainly Photoshop + Adobe Lightroom
Photographed weddings, parties, and other events

EDUCATION + CERTIFICATIONS

Fashion Institute of Technology | New York City, NY | 2009, 2011

Certificate Web Design + Social Media Professional Classes
School of Visual Arts | New York City, NY | 2009, 2011

Professional Education in Web Programming
Union County College | Union, NJ | 2005-2008

Associates in Fine Arts Design Degree with an emphasis in Graphic Design and Photography