Graphic Designer — Englewood, NJ
I am a graphic designer with interests in advertising, marketing, and business development. I am from Englewood, New Jersey (NJ/NY Metro Area) and went to school at Rutgers University (NB) where I graduated with a BA in communications. In the near future, I hope to go back to school (specifically in art & design) and further my education in all aspects of design. I'm a really cool and laid back guy and love meeting new people. I also love sports, fashion, food, technology, art, and design. Feel free to contact me!
Keoni Harrison
keoniharrison@gmail.com
11 Palisades Pl.
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 598-0864
WORK EXPERIENCE
Latin Markets January 2013-Present Graphic Designer
• Responsible for all in-house graphic production of marketing materials
• Design sales advertisements for both print/ web, web banners, event brochures, badges, large stage banners, signs/ easels, event booths, infographics, agendas, press kit
• Coordinate with numerous sales groups to find out what marketing needs each require
• Use project calendar to manage all projects as well as print schedule for brochures/ banners
• Keep inventory of production materials for events
• Coordinate with printers to make sure all designs are printed correctly and timely
• Attend weekly meetings with marketing team to think of new ways to market the Latin Markets brand to prospective clients
The Mercedes Club, New York, NY November-January 2012 Graphic Design Intern
• Maintain the branding & identity of the Mercedes Club Gym in all designs
• Create personal training brochures, price sheets, signage, flyers for fitness events
• Researched and implemented new ways of promoting personal training packages
• Design ads for email blasts for upcoming classes (yoga, body pump, zumba)
Upper 90 New York Soccer Store, New York, NY June 2012-August 2012 Production Assistant (Freelance)
• Assist with customization and production of sporting apparel
• Illustrate custom team and league logos & badges
• Operate vinyl print machine and press
• Manage team orders from online store as well as walk-in requests
• Keep inventory of production supplies (vinyl, apparel goods, press pads, etc.)
• Create in-store signage/ window signage ads
Rutgers Continuing Studies Division, New Brunswick, NJ Sept 2010-May 2011 Marketing Intern
• Worked with a team to construct ideas and strategies to market the Rutgers “Off Campus” project
• Used programs Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create direct mail pieces, flyers, posters, advertisements, stickers, etc.
• Help manage and update Rutgers Off-Campus website
• Used social media mediums such as Facebook and Twitter to reach out to prospective students
• Conducted surveys and info sessions to generate awareness of the off-campus program
• Upon completion of internship, interns were to submit a self-assessment form and give a final marketing presentation to board members of the off campus program at Rutgers.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Graduated May 2012 BA Communications Major/ Criminology Minor
Community Service
• The Nigerian School Project Foundation- Teaneck, NJ
• Volunteer- collected books from local businesses and schools to send to impoverished schools in Nigeria
• Rutgers RU.be Organization- New Brunswick, NJ
• Served as a mentor /chaperon to underprivileged youth- help host toy drives, field trips, educational tutoring for youths in 5th-8th grade
SKILLS
• Great communication and research skills
• Highly proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Bridge - Both PC and MAC Platform
• Creative thinker, always looking for the next step
• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS
• Highly organized, able to multitask numerous projects at once
• Vivid user of social networks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, etc.)
• Keeps up with new social trends
• Basic knowledge of photography/ video editing
(References available upon request)