Coroflot

Resume

SPECIAL SKILLS
• Extensive knowledge of Illustrator CS4, Photoshop CS4, In Design CS4 and Acrobat 8 (Mac based)
• Basic working knowledge of Dreamweaver CS3, Microsoft Word, Entourage, Excel and Quark 5
• Experienced in the use of various types of hand rendering mediums, freehand drawing and relief printing
• Knowledge of T-shirt printing techniques
• Able to create and edit tech packs
• Fluent in Spanish

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• Art directed and executed designs for the launch of triko.com
• Art directed Mecca USA’s Spring 2002 advertising campaign in Joshua Tree National Park
• Art directed Triko’s Fall 2005 advertising campaign in Mexico City
• Coordinated the creative aspects of a sneaker collaboration between Triko and Reebok for the Spring 2005 season

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
2010 - 2011 Kemistre 8, New York, NY
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER; Akademiks
Researched and created concept storyboards for graphic inspiration. Developed graphics for novelty T-shirts, apparel trims, yarn dyed patterns and marketing material. Drafted and edited tech packs for apparel trims and graphics. Reviewed tee shirt strike offs and apparel trims for approval.

2008 - 2010 G R D, Jersey City, NJ
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRINCIPLE
Freelance graphic design, identity design, illustration and graphic consultation.

2007 - 2008 International News Inc., New York, NY
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER; Triko
Researched and created concept storyboards for graphic inspiration. Developed graphics for novelty T-shirts and apparel trims. Supervised the production of print and web based marketing material working with printers and web coders.Enhanced photography for print and internet advertising. Acted as a mentor to new hires and design interns on the brands creative vision.

2005 - 2006 Oved Apparel Group, New York, NY
GRAPHIC DESIGNER; MECCA 5 STAR, MECCA KIDS
Researched and created concept storyboards for graphic inspiration. Developed graphics for novelty T-shirts, apparel trims and patterns for both the men’s and children’s market.

1999 - 2005 International News Inc., New York, NY
AD / GRAPHIC DESIGNER; TRIKO, A. TIZIANO, MECCA USA
Art Direction: Conceptualized and executed advertising campaigns. Directed seasonal photo shoots. Enhanced photography for print advertising. Supervised the design and production of marketing material working with printers and suppliers.
Graphic Design: Traveled domestically and overseas to conduct market research. Created concept storyboards for graphic inspiration. Developed graphics for novelty T-shirts, apparel trims and patterns. Drafted and edited tech packs for apparel trims and graphics.

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
Akademiks Kids • Akademiks Men • Artful Dodger • Avon • Draper & Maynard • Fairchild Publications • Mecca Femme Mecca USA • NJCU Office of Publications • Raza Brand • Royal Filth • Ruff Ryders • Scott Langton • Stall & Dean

EDUCATION
BFA in Communication Design and Technology, specializing in Illustration, from New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ.