Andres Gonzalez

Developing & implementing college level Graphic Design curriculum for high school students in a gifted program. * Developing & Implementing a high school level Drawing/Painting curriculum for middle school students in a gifted program. * Teaching students how to work as a team by giving them specific jobs within one project. * Holding students to high standards while giving them the tool they need to achieve them.

Developing & implementing engaging curriculum for grades K-8th in a 1st year turn around school. * Developing and implementing routines and procedures for the art classroom. * Collaborating with other teachers to create interdisciplinary lessons to reinforce key lessons. * Organizing student art shows to celebrate their accomplishments and the classes success. * One on one coaching with master teacher to tackle areas of growth (weekly). The Scholastic Art & Writing awards, Feb. 2011

Designed logo and stationary packet. Prepared and delivered files to printer.

Designed logo, stationary packet & CD jewel case. Prepared and delivered files to printer.

Judging video game design submissions for multiple age groups using preset criteria. * Writing individual comments in different criteria to enhance future growth.

Designed a variety of packaging solutions for children's toys. Worked with style guides to keep a consistent look of the products and packaging. Created complex dielines that are structurally sound and add interest to sell the product. Reviewed and corrected designers files before sending to film.

Programming Co-chair, Philadelphia, PA Viewed as event logistic experts on the board and oversee that all events are running correctly. Proposed events and oversaw a team of AIGA members who volunteer in running events Proposed and oversaw a successful lecture featuring Sol Sender (designer of Obama's logo)

Effectively handled projects from over 40 clients. Generated branding solutions for clients. Created editorial designs for 3 successful magazines. (Package Design Magazine, RFID Product News & MSAA Motivator) Successfully redesigned "Package Design Magazine's" layout, which is distributed to over 30,000 recipients. Worked in a team environment and individually to produce interactive and print material. Created original illustrations & manipulation images (color correcting, removing imperfections, creating clipping paths, etc.) Egendorf Morrison, July 2004

Led client meetings developed strategies pitched concepts to clients. Managed multiple projects and tracked their progress. Developed branding solutions for client products & services Skills acquired (Hands-On & Technical) Hands-On Skills * Illustration * Painting * Ceramics (Pottery wheel, hand building) * Screen printing * Wire sculpting * Paper Mache * Origami * Weaving * Recycled object art and many more Technical Skills * Microsoft Office Suite * Adobe Acrobat * Adobe Illustrator * Adobe InDesign * Adobe Photoshop * Adobe Dreamweaver/HTML * Adobe Flash (Animation) * Wordpress & other WYSIWYG editors * Professional Affiliations AIGA Philadelphia Executive Board Member NAEA