Paul Micarelli

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Franklin Township, NJ

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My name is Paul Micarelli. I am a professional designer & creative director, working in New Jersey, USA. I graduated from Rowan University with a BFA in Graphics Design in 2001. For over 15 years, I worked for a design studio called Gecko Graphics, Inc.

I am a freelance graphic designer & creative director, with many years of experience working on a wide variety of projects for different clients. My passion for creative design drives all my professional endeavors.

My specialties include:

• Logos & Branding

• Product & Packaging Design

• Web Design

• Internet Advertising & Marketing

• Custom Artwork for Stationery Products

• Expert Photo Retouching

• Promotional Materials

*** ALL FORMS OF PRINT & DIGITAL DESIGN ***

I am also the owner of Fantasy Photos, LLC. This is a business that specializes in custom photo portraits, and also offers a "Fantasy Photo Booth" for live events.

I have worked on licensed properties for well-known global companies such as Marvel, Sony Pictures, Nickelodeon, Classic Media, Cartoon Network, Scholastic, Hershey's, Fox, Disney, & many more.

I specialize in branding and promotional materials for startups & new businesses. My creative expertise has helped launch many successful products and services.

As a senior design student, I created an original strategy game that was eventually published as "Da Vinci's Challenge™". It is a patented & award-winning board game, based on the ancient "Flower of Life" symbol.

Patents:

U.S. Patent #7,114,721 B2

"Pattern Formation Board Game"

Awards:

"Da Vinci's Challenge" Board Game:

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold & Platinum Awards • Mensa Select Award

Dr. Toy's 10 Best Games • Parent's Choice Approved • About.com Top 10 Mass Market Games 2005 iParenting Media Award • Canadian Toy Testing Council - 3 Stars (Highest Rating)
Education
- BFA Graphic Design Engineering > Graphic Design
  
  Rowan University
  
  1996 - 2001
  
  I started out at Rowan University in the first class of engineering students, but changed my major to pursue a creative career.
Experience
- Owner
  
  Fantasy Photos, LLC
  
  May 2017 - Present (4 years 1 month)
  
  I am the owner of Fantasy Photos, LLC. This is a business that specializes in customized digital portraits, for gifts or special events. Fantasy Photos also offers a 'Fantasy Photo Booth" for live events.
- Freelance Graphic Artist
  
  Paul Micarelli Design
  
  Glassboro, NJ
  
  2004 - Present (17 years)
  
  As an experienced graphic artist & designer, I want to provide effective, top-quality design and marketing for you or your business, at an affordable price.
- Creative Director / Marketing Coordinator
  
  5 Star Heating Oil
  
  Jul 2017 - May 2018 (10 months)
  
  Responsible for building the company's identity and web presence. I also handle all marketing for the company, including promotions, direct mail, internet advertising, and social media content.
  • Branding • Promotional & Marketing Materials • Social Media • Web Design & Content
- Graphic Designer
  
  Gecko Graphics, Inc.
  
  Jun 2001 - Apr 2017 (15 years 10 months)
  
  My projects usually included designing packaging for the toy industry, product and package graphics for games, creating art for stationery products, and developing designs for many other fun things.
  
  I have worked on licensed properties for companies such as Marvel, Sony Pictures, Classic Media, Nickelodeon, Scholastic, Disney, and many more.
- Vice President
  
  3 Amoebas, Inc.
  
  2004 - 2016 (12 years)
  
  3 Amoebas, Inc is the company I formed with 2 partners to facilitate the development of the award-winning "Da Vinci's Challenge" board game. The company's focus is marketing and product design.
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