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:
Graphics Specialist / Web Developer (2007– present )
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.
Graphic Designer (2003 – 2004)
Company: Applied Concept Inc.
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Created new design themes for marketing and collateral materials for International Boxing Event (ESPN). Collaborated with creative team to design and produce computer-generated artwork for marketing and promotional materials.
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.
