Coroflot

Resume

ESSENTIALS

-Conceptualizing and problem solving capabilities
-Digital workflow management
-Highly self-motivated and independent thinker
-Flexible under pressure of meeting deadlines
-Appreciates other talented designers and team members
-Excellent conventional and experimental typography skills with a firm understanding of layout, grid structures, hierarchy, color and composition
-Proficient with the following software packages for Mac and PC Platforms:
Adobe CS3 Creative Suite [Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign], Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher]

EVIDENCE

Freelance Graphic Designer 6/05-present
Find Your Nitche Victor, NY

-Developed custom designs for a diversified customer base including commercial, educational and nonprofit organizations. End deliverables encompassed logo development and personal identity
systems for promotional pieces including brochures, flyers, posters, stationary and business cards.
-From conception to completion maintained effective communication with clients and coordinated print production orders
-Production stylist for fashion shoots including set design, sourcing of visuals and locations

Production/ Stylist Assistant 5/06-07/09
Farkas Productions Rochester, NY

-Production Assistant and Set Stylist for still and video advertising spots. Clients included Kodak, Raymour & Flanigan, Farash Developers and Tiny Prints
-Responsible for supply of apparel and props that satisfied client vision
-Maintained production budget

Desktop Publisher 1/06-1/09
ImPress Print & Document Services Victor, NY

-Managed multiple projects from design inception through production cycle such as business card, flyer & invitation design
-Scheduled orders and worked with production team to coordinate and meet project deadlines
-Hands on experience with production equipment and digital color printers
-Generated an increased customer base by demonstrating a commitment to a high quality product

Art Teacher 10/07-5/08
Victor YMCA Partners Program Victor, NY

-Developed and implemented dynamic collaborative and independent lesson plans that sparked significant increase in student participation and achievement
-Established a warm and welcoming atmosphere conducive to learning with routines and procedures to provide for organized, positive and safe learning environment
-Provided personal and donated resources to aid in higher quality art and design projects
-Exercised a positive reinforcement approach within the classroom opening doors to creative experimentation and encouragement while establishing positive student and parent relationships

EDUCATION

Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY 5/05
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Concentration: Psychology & Art History

EXTRAS

Reading autobiographies, photography, crane game champion, talking to strangers, cat sanctuary volunteer, working in art studio & working with children