Coroflot

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Objective:
Creative, dedicated Graphic Designer seeking a full-time, permanent position with advancement opportunity within a company which will utilize and further enhance my knowledge in graphic design.


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EDUCATION

Graphic Design 2006-2009
The Art Institute Of Tampa

Fine Arts; Drawing and Painting September 2003 - June 2006
Shawnee State University

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

The Roosevelt: Art Gallery and Event Space
December 2008 – October 2010
Jr. Art Director
Ybor City, Florida

• Designed and controlled gallery branding
• Coordinating, marketing and promoting art and fashion shows
• Setup display windows and showcases
• Organized creative meetings and art workshops

In 2008 a group of me and my partners ventured into the idea of turning an old building into a working space for all kinds of artist. Here, I control the print material and overall look for music shows, art events, and fashion debuts that goes on in the gallery. Along with the coordinating of the artists, artwork show, themes and so on this is a task that I enjoy. This is also full design studio for all promotional material that caters to mediums. I’ve designed and developed brands for restaurants, fitness
studios and even wedding events through The Roosevelt. I am also a featured artist and instructor in the gallery.

S3 Media Creative Solutions Inc.
April 2009– January 2010
Graphic Designer
Tampa, Florida

• Internship that turned into a part-time position within a week
• Conversed and walked through personally with companies about branding
• Setup initial meeting with companies to discuss marketing and design jobs
• Designed numerous print and marketing collateral

S3 Media is a web design and branding company I interned for in the spring of 2009. Working for the company I had a chance to contribute to the branding and print accounts for various companies such as Metro PCS, EZ Clear acne and Omni Reliance which produced products like the Dual Saw. Designing the Kathy Hilton Beauty Line packaging was one of my most successful design projects. My portfolio was filled with branding for blister packs, catalogs for motorcycles shops and even cellular phone re-branding.

The Art Institute of Tampa
February 2008 – June 2009
Production Artist
Tampa, Florida

• Designed print material for job fairs and galley events (posters, flyers, postcards etc.)
• Emailed and called employers for seasonal portfolio shows for Career Service
• Talked to the new students about the school and the its attributes

Working for The Art Institute of Tampa I got a chance to design for two audiences; students and employers. I gained to knowledge of cold calling and contacting students and employers for informational seminars and job fairs. I also designed the portfolio show flyers, posters,
and invites for the department and gallery.

2010 Contract Jobs

Carter Family Scholarship Foundation // Scholarship foundation
Project: Brand logo, stationary items and business plan
Details: This is a new scholarship foundation based
in Ohio for graduating students who want to major in business.
I developed and designed the business plan, branding and
promotional items for the foundation.

Soundlyke: Entertainment and Rentals // Music rentals and services
Project: Brand logo, stationary items and banner
Details: This is a start-up service and rental for local DJs and party events. I designed the banners for shows, promo items for the service and all branding. I promoted the services through different media sources.

Signature Massage // Massage studio
Project: Brand logo, business card and brochure
Details: Signature Massage is new to the market so
they needed a whole branding package with print. Coming up
with a design to show tranquility and a calming feeling over all
mediums was very successful.

SWAG // Cologne and mens products
Project: Brand logo, stationary items posters, labels and tags
Details: SWAG is a mens product line that introduced its first
product of a cologne. I developed the brand and its brand
products. From that came the shower gel, lotion, and aftershave
products. SWAG has an elegant and classy design that appeals
to the younger crowd.