Ethan Duran
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About
I have been doing graphic design for over 10 years working as a creative director, art director, graphic designer and photography. A majority of my experience comes from the publishing industry. I have work on magazines, books, newspapers and produced postcards for the tourism industry. During my tenure at HCP Media, I founded and launched a new publication, Palette magazine, for The Miami Herald, a groundbreaking publication that uniquely serves the LGBTQ community of South Florida.
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Education
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Master of Arts Publication DesignUniversity of Baltimore1996 - 1998
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Bachelor of Arts Magazine JournalismUniversity of Georgia1990 - 1992Received a specialization degree in Photojournalism Honors: Paul A. Simon Scholarship
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Associate of Arts GeneralUniversity of Central Florida1988 - 1990Honors: Dean's List
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Experience
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Senior DesignerAmerican Retirement AssociationArlington, VAApr 2018 - Apr 2024 (6 years)•conceptualized, designed, and produced artistic elements and media content for publications such as Plan Consultant, NAPA Net The Magazine, The Black Book, Summit Insider, and PSCA's Insights
•modernized and redesigned core publications: Plan Consultant, NAPA Net The Magazine, and PSCA's Insights
• created the design and layout of NAPA’s DC Fly-In Forum Registry for the annual conference
•developed comprehensive marketing materials including strategies to support NAPA’s annual accolades, media kits, branding assets, PowerPoint presentations, and white pa -
Founder / Creative DirectorMiami, FLApr 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years 3 months)LGBTQ magazine for South Florida
• conceptualized the idea for an LGBTQ magazine for South Florida
• developed look and feel of the publication
• art directed photo shoots and designed editorial layouts for the magazine
• created promotional materials, ads and media kits for the publication
• collaborated with editor to come up with content
• worked closely with the special magazines manager of MHMC for ad placement
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Art Director / Graphic DesignerHCP MediaMiami, FLFeb 2012 - Jul 2017 (5 years 5 months)Publishing company
• acted as art director for Experience St. Maarten; Our Jamaica Meeting Planner; Resource & Salud for Baptist Health along with two magazines for The Children’s Trust
• designed and supervised various tourism custom publications: De Palm Tours Aruba, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Meeting Planner & more
• served as graphic designer on in-flight publications including Volaris, Cayman Airways, etc.
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Freelance Art DirectorSan Francisco, CAJul 2004 - Aug 2004 (1 month)International fashion magazine
• assisted in the design and production of the August 2004 issue which involved acquiring art work, designing layouts coordinating photo shoots and organizing the structure of the magazine -
Creative DirectorHAF EnterprisesSan Francisco, CAJul 1999 - Jul 2004 (5 years)Publishing company serving the LGBTQ community
• art directed all publications, which included: design, layout, and production; commissioning of illustrations and photographs; attending photo shoots and weekly editorial meetings; checking advertisements; designing ads and collateral material as needed; and signing off on final proofs and blue lines
• acted as liaison with printers to insure achievement of deadlines
• re-designed all three magazines as well as the web site -
Freelance Graphic DesignerSan Francisco, CAFeb 1999 - Jun 1999 (4 months)Weekly newspaper
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Art Director / Graphic DesignerBaltimore, MDJan 1996 - Oct 1998 (2 years 9 months)Weekly Jewish newspaper
• art directed the special sections and the quarterly children’s supplement
• weekly production duties included: editorial design and layout of paper and special sections, attending editorial meetings, paste up, mapping out layout, 4/c print production and cataloguing back issues
• re-designed the Jewish Times’ teen supplement
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Freelance Photographer / Graphic DesignerLawson Mardon PublicationsSan Francisco, CAApr 1992 - Oct 1995 (3 years 6 months)Publishing company dealing with the tourism industry
• art directed, designed and photographed food for a Boston cookbook
• designed postcards for various cities
• photographed scenic aerials and landscapes for major tourist sites
• principal photographer for “The Old North Church” book in Boston
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Awards
• Graphic Design USA's American Inhouse Design Awards 2017: Publication Design
• The Communicator Awards 2017: Award of Excellence
• Graphic Design USA's American Inhouse Design Awards 2016: Publication Design
• FMA Charlie Awards 2016: Bronze - Design Execellence: Best Illustration
• The Communicator Awards 2016: Award of Excellence: Magazine Photography
• Creativity International Awards 2015: Silver: Magazine Design - Complete
• Creativity International Awards 2015: Bronze: Photography - Book
• Graphic Design USA's American Inhouse Design Awards 2015: Publication Design
• FMA Charlie Awards 2015: Charlie Award: Best New Magazine - General Excellence
• FMA Charlie Awards 2015: Charlie Award: Best Visitor Publication - General Excellence
• The Communicator Awards 2015: Award of Distinction (Silver): Magazine Photography
• North American Travel Journalists Association 2015: Silver Prize Winner: Photography
• Graphic Design USA's American Inhouse Design Awards 2014: Publication Design
• FMA Charlie Awards 2014: Silver Award (General Excellence): Best Custom Magazine
• The Communicator Awards 2014: Award of Distinction (Silver): Magazine: Non-Prophet
• The Communicator Awards 2014: Award of Distinction (Silver): Magazine Photography
• FMA Charlie Awards 2013: Bronze Award: Best Redesign
• FMA Charlie Awards 2013: Silver Award: Best Single Photography - All Consumer Magazines
• Pearl Awards 2013: Gold: Best Use of Photography -
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