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Genevieve Shapiro
617-970-0133 |
genevieve.shapiro@gmail.com

Professional Experience

SUMMARY
Design artist 20 years' experience, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand, Streamline, Flash, Dreamweaver, airbrush, sculpting, watercolor/oils, pen and ink. IBM/Mac fluent.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
10 years Photoshop, 2 years Illustrator, 7 years HTML, Dreamweaver.
Operating Systems: MS-DOS, MS-Windows, OSX.
Hardware: IMB-compatible PC with Microsoft DOS, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.
Software: Certified Microsoft Office Expert Level, PowerPoint, FTP Explorer, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, Reader, Illustrator, Streamline, Freehand, Flash.
Computer Languages: HTML, some Javascript
Human Languages: French, Spanish, German, Arabic

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hasbro, Inc. Pawtucket, RI 2006 - Present
Model Painter
Hand-paint precision deco of prototype toys including G.I. Joe, Starwars, Marvel, My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop, Nerf, Mr. Potatohead and more
Create photo samples and paint guides for use in manufacturing.
Mix paint colors according to designer-specified Pantone colors
Prepare cast models for painting
Design tools for precision deco work on highly-regulated work such as My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop models
Airbrush, Paintgun, Handbrush, Primer, Finish, Sanding, Decal work all done as required to make the toy match the photo or spec.

Linea 5, inc., Boston, MA. 2002-2006
Desktop Publishing/Layout
Designed invitations for 20-year anniversary celebration
Created powerpoint presentation for same, designing layout, restoring damaged and discolored photos, cropping and color adjusting/matching, integrating text, cartoons, graphics and photos to create a chronological and humorous flow to presentation.
Designed full-page advertisement for charity fundraising publication
Photographic image editing for client presentations.
Digitized signatures and pre-digital photos, making both accessible for promotional purposes.
Managed photo files from Canon Rebel XT, Olympus Camedia C-3000.

Freelance Artist and Designer 1987 � Present
Illustrations
Designed a commissioned 20 s.f. full-color illusrated window sign for Bean and Leaf Caf�, Boston.
Designed full-color illustration of Mamma Maria restaurant in North End, Boston.
Worked with reprographics providers to get cost-effective results in media best suited to environment of sign displays.
Created and continue to produce daily comic strip, self-published on web and now being syndicated for cell-phone release by Wireless Ace of Slough, UK.
Designed historically accurate images for game-cards for WWII role-playing game, currently in production by Echelon Games, inc.
Illustration for advertisement, Brooklyn Tea & Coffee House, Providence, RI
Created and illustrated several children�s books, including Hebrew Alphabet book.

Websites, HTML, Logos
Designed logo and three-part trilingual website for Bendito Tours of Haifa, Israel.
Designed logo for Samuel Baum, professional chef, Brookline, MA.
Designed logo, letterheads, business forms, and website for Orange Remodeling Company of Brookline, MA.
Redefine and streamlined letterheads and logo for PortTrips of NYC.
Designed email blast, distributed to 20,000+ travel agents for PortTrips of NYC.
Designed email blast for Bendito Tours, distributed by MaxBulk Mailer.
Designed website, business forms, advertisements and logo for Kidpower Vaudeville of Ann Arbor, MI.
Designed website and logo for CagSoft, educational software firm, Ann Arbor, MI

Commissions, Shows, Installations
Donated three paintings for gallery show and auction fundraiser for Woodstock School in Woodstock, NY.
Designed 3-D foam toys, books and clocks for La Fantaisie Novelty Exports, Taipei, Taiwan.
Designed and decorated interiors, including mural, color consultation, detail painting and sculpture for private clients, Columbus, OH.
Created custom enamel paintings for motorcycle shop patrons, including body detailing, helmet and jacket painting in all themes from erotic to patriotic.
Airbrush artist, creating instant custom and reproduced designs for American Tees of Columbus, OH.
Gallery show of cartoonscapes at Brooklyn Tea & Coffee House, Providence, RI.
Installation of Ukranian egg art (Pysanki) at American Center, Alexandria, Egypt. Sale of Pisanki-decorated goose eggs at Farmers� Market of Columbus, OH.
Mosaic installation for private commission of Erte's "Pride", Ann Arbor MI.
Illustrated 3-part superhero-comic-style beer advertisement, Ann Arbor, MI
Created custom line of hand-painted clothing for Farmer's Market of Ann Arbor.
Restored damaged tin-type family portraits on commission, Marshall, MI.
Created single portrait from 3 separate photographs -commission, Concord, MA.

Exchange Solutions, inc, Waltham, MA. 2002
Reception, Assistant Office Manager
Designed and edited Powerpoint documents;

EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan
Design for the Internet (Site architecture & design), Washtenaw Community College.
Digital Imaging, Washtenaw Community College.