Summary:
Award-winning Graphic Designer with extensive experience in multimedia marketing and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. Experience in illustration design, page layout, multimedia interactive CD ROMs, DVD and animations. Accustomed to performing in a deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.
Education:
Masters of Science in Graphic Communications
Clemson University, Clemson SC
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
La Roche College, Pittsburgh PA
Computer skills:
Platforms: Mac OS, Windows XP
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, PageMaker, Quark Xpress, Freehand, Fractal Painter, Dream weaver, Flash, Director, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Premiere, InDesign and Microsoft Office.
Print production: Brochures, Promotional flyers, Newsletters, Media kits, Catalogs, Print advertisements, Business system, and book design.
Multimedia production: Web design, Video graphics, Online presentation, e-marketing advertisements, Online banners, Flash animation, DVD & CD ROM production.
Marketing & Promotional: Screen printing, T-shirts, Posters, Client gift packages, Press releases and Various promotional items.
Work Experience:
Currently, I work as Sr. Creative Consulting /User Experience Designer for this large-scale healthcare based enterprise Technology Company.
Sr. Creative Consulting /Art Director
Company: Vital Spring Technologies Inc.
Location: McLean VA
I have responsibilities across many levels of the business including product and user related design issues. I work on product user interface design projects and also look after the day-to-day design needs of the various web marketing projects. The VST Learning Product Team is small in number, meaning that I’ve been able to have an impact on the site far beyond that of contributing designer; I play a significant role as a lead designer and project manager, which has allowed me to be much more involved with the strategic direction and decisions we take with the project
Sr. Graphic Specialist Contractor (February 2010 – August 2010)
Company: The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP.org)
Location: Rockville MD
Responsible for creating and developing designs that are visually appealing and meet the criteria of target audience, product directors, strategic objectives and communicate the brand. Recommend creative approaches to achieve project goals. Also, Stay abreast of trends in design, electronic production, production methods, paper, and technology as it pertains to graphic design and presentations
Graphics Specialist/Web interface designer (March 2009 – present)
Company: TradingBell, Inc.
Location: Vienna VA
Focusing on developing high end sophisticated e-commerce website interfaces, flash multimedia as well as complete branding collateral kit development for clients. I am also responsible for creating marketing banners and booth designs for tradeshow and conferences
Graphics Specialist / Web interface designer (2008 – 2009)
Company: Alarm.com, Inc. (subsidiary of MicroStrategy® Incorporated)
Location: Tyson’s Corner VA
I have developed a complete website along with full collateral design solution for their new product.
Amongst my achievements whilst working for MicroStrategy® has been the design and launch of their new product micro website (http://www.alarm.com/video/). The site features their video monitoring products Information architecture, navigation structure and visual design. I also shoot and managed all their product photography using my qualified photographic skill. The site redesign/ marketing took three month to complete, and I was involved at every step of that process, from initial discussions through to user testing, visual design and the development process
Graphics Specialist / Web Developer (2007– 2008)
Company: LogiXML, Inc.
Location: McLean VA
Efficiently manage and coordinate design production from concept through completion. Work closely with marketing and web services team to portray the company into professional level. Update website, create product logos as well as produce online flash video
Graphics Specialist / Web Developer (2005 – 2007)
Company: Affinity Network Solutions, Inc.
Location: Silver Spring MD
Create highly complex or technical designs and illustrations for promotional, educational, technical and informational materials. Effectively create, build and direct the company’s web graphics as well as collateral advertisement packages including the new company logo solution
Project manager (2007 contract job)
Company: Opal Strategic Marketing Inc.
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Designed Interactive CD ROMs along with online short video about the company Strategic decision-making, effective planning and actionable solutions
I also worked, as a freelancer, on various design projects including for music industries, charity organizations and photography and sport events. As a result, I have got various international and national achievements
