V. Paul Janbazian
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About
Creative professional with 8+ years of experience in graphic/web design, marketing, and identity development.
Skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Firm presentation and client facing skills
• In-depth knowledge of the procedures of media management and planning
• Robust understanding and passion for new technologies and of social media
• Able to focus and develop strategic information from multiple sources into a compelling story
• Able to develop and cultivate solid ideas and concepts into concrete and tangible results
• Software skills include Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite, Final Cut Pro, iMovie
• Traditional skills include drawing, storyboarding, editing, typography, graphic design
Expertise:
• Brand/Identity Development
• Visual Marketing
• Marketing Strategies
• Social Media Strategy
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Education
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M.A. Graphic Communications Media ManagementNew York University2008 - 2010• Honors Awardee & Program Representative: NYU Graduate Convocation, 2010 • Prism Fellowship Recipient, 2008-2010 • Dean's Graduate Scholarship, 2008-2010 • Stephen Philibosian Foundation Scholarship, 2009-2010 • Design Director for NYU Center for Global Affairs' Scholarly Journal, Perspectives On Global Issues, 2008-2010 • Graduate Assistant with NYU ResLife, 2008-2010 • Member of NYU Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club, 2008-2010
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Special Programs Certificate FilmmakingNYU Tisch School of the Arts2006 - 2007
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B.A. Communication: Media StudiesWilliam Paterson University of New Jersey2002 - 2005
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Diploma College PrepParamus High School1993 - 1997
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Experience
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Creative Principal/Design ConsultantCaspian SealJan 2005 - Present (21 years 5 months)Branding, Identity Development, Marketing Services, Social Media Strategy, Web/Graphic Design, Interactive, Video
Clients: The Nation, WePulsar, Mediaplanet, New York University, Provence Paradise, DorAid America, Pushman Gallery, Armenian Missionary Association of American, Armenian Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, HX Magazine, Armenia Fund USA, Bar-Maid Corp., North Hudson I.V.F., Stained Glass Studios, Universal Music Group, Sofitel -
Design Director, Perspective on Global Issues, Academic JournalNew York UniversityAug 2008 - Aug 2010 (2 years)Created cover designs, formatted/edited layout and pagination, and coordinated cost-effective print publications of bi-annual scholarly journal of New York University’s Center for Global Affairs; Liaised with print vendor and senior editing staff to finalize design + ensure coherence; Oversee print vendor selection and production
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Art DirectorHX MagazineAug 2007 - Jul 2008 (11 months)Co-managed layout designs, photo research + editing (retouching/manipulation); Coordinated scanning, ordering prints, studio maintenance, and updating of art production schedule; Liaised with Creative Director, Art Department, and Editors re: art concepts and story ideas; Collaborated with Production Manager re: finalization process
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Teaching AssistantPratt InstituteSep 2006 - Mar 2007 (6 months)Instructed Flash I and Web Design courses; Assisted professors with use of audiovisual equipment, students with assignments and projects; Evaluated and graded examinations and assignments; Upheld departmental procedures/processes; Interfaced with students in office hours
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Impact Manager at RuehlAbercrombie & FitchJul 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 6 months)Managed daily operations of retail apparel store; Implemented brand guidelines; Prepared and installed merchandise displays, lettering and signage; Planned and prepared work schedules, and delegated specific tasks to employees; Liaised with regional management; Developed past marketing expenses analysis, compared it year over year according to the company marketing investment, Developed interpersonal relationships with VIP clients; Delivered Sales/POS Reports to corporate HQ; Supervised and trained 20+ employees
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IT ConsultantKPMGJun 2005 - Dec 2005 (6 months)Facilitated Windows 98 to Windows XP migration, technical implementation and execution of strategic plans, set up of OS for all workstations, coacted in formatting and imaging of hard drives.
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Production InternCharged StudiosJul 2004 - Sep 2004 (2 months)Maintained production house (set-up/breakdown of sets); Assisted Senior Producer and Art Director; Liaised with production house and various editing houses; Provided creative support during post-production phase (designed animation backgrounds in Photoshop, assisted with editing); Main project: new television series for MTV Networks
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Contributing WriterThe Promethean1998 - 2001 (3 years)Reviewer for the now defunct progressive music magazine, The Promethean. In charge of rock, punk, post-punk, and post-hardcore music. Reviewed records, concerts, and interviewed artists.
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Awards
• Honors Awardee + Program Rep., NYU Graduate Convocation - 2010
• Runner up, Mercedes Benz C-Class Ad Pitch Contest - 2010
• NYU Prism Fellowship - 2008-2010
• NYU Dean's Graduate Fellowship - 2008-2010
• Hekemian Brothers Scholarship - 2004-2005 -
Affiliations
Graphic Communications Management Association, Perspective On Global Issues
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@caspianseal, member since 2007
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