Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design, School of Visual Arts, New York

Computer Skills

Mac OSX and Microsoft 365
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects
Maxon Cinema 4D Lite
Adobe Animate
Adobe Flash
Adobe Dreamweaver
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word

I always challenge myself to produce inspiring graphics that exceed expectations. My skill is finding effective visualizations, making a point with or without words. I am comfortable working within a structured template, and I also excel where there is a place for a creative solution. My experience has taught me a great deal about strategy, about how to understand the target audience and capture their attention.

Experience

Williams Lea for Barclays Bank, NY, NY
Graphic Designer
2008–present

• Produce print and web graphics for Barclays Bank, consistent with branding and business objectives, often working under tight deadlines
• Meet with clients to discuss projects, work with them from concept to print, ensure quality and timely delivery
• Design print materials, brochures, event signage, banners, posters, invitations, menu cards, table tops and other advertising for internal and external display
• Create multi-page event websites with registration, using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL
• Work on HTML Outlook templates, newsletters, announcements and invitations
• Create animation for intranet web pages and Powerpoint presentations
• Highly creative work, including vector icons, custom chart concepts and image manipulation in Photoshop
• Contact vendors and collect price quotes
• Help train new employees in branding and office procedure

Bennett Communications, Inc., NY, NY
Associate Art Director
2002–2008

• Traffic agency layouts from initial concept to pre-press
• Manage the work of freelancers, instill teamwork and collaboration, meet deadlines
• Design catalogs, brochures, advertising, direct mail packages, packaging, logos, graphic icons, charts, graphs, Photoshop compositions, PowerPoint presentations, posters, magazines, web sites and web banners
• Take the initiative when new concepts are needed, typography, color palettes and layouts for ads and new-business pitches
• Design corporate identities, including logos, icons, signage and complete stationery packages
• Create and maintain Bennett's website, ensuring a dynamic web presence
• Create QuickTime movies in iMovie and After Effects

About.com, NY, NY
Web Designer
2000–2001

• Design playful and cutting-edge layouts in Photoshop and HTML
• Produce prominent web graphics and animation for partners such as Chase Manhattan and Dell Computers
• Increase subscriptions to PriMedia magazines through integration of electronic ads into About.com pages
• Build websites, creating and optimizing animated GIF banners, pop-ups, partner boxes and links to brand sites
• Work on logos, illustrations and image manipulation
• Provide multimedia animation in QuickTime and Flash
• Oversee online promotion for Seventeen, American Baby, and New York magazines

Languages

English and Spanish

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