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OBJECTIVE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To secure an Art Director or “hands-on” Assistant Creative Director
position with a formidable, reputable, and creative company that will allow
me to develop my professional and creative capabilities, as well as help
develop the company’s digital realm, clients, and process.
EXPERIENCE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UNIT 7, LLC • New York,
NY • August 2009 to February 2010 • Freelance
Digital Art Director and Interactive Consultant
CLIENTS: Bristol-Myers Squibb (Plavix) • AstraZeneca • Pfizer
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Design and Art Direction for multiple interactive projects, including Websites, Microsites, and Banners
- Conceptualized Creative Ideas while being involved in all phases of Design from concept through final production
- HTML, DHTML, CSS, and JavaScript Development for various Web Initiatives
- Created Userflows, Wireframes, and Information Architecture to define Website Structure and its User Experience
- Lead, Designed, and Consulted Creative Work on pitches and participated in new business acquisition
- Helped Create and Streamline a proper Digital Process, all while consistently advising on best practices
- Helped start a company-wide Digital Education throughout the duration of the Creative Process
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTING November 2006 to the Present Designer, Art Director, Manager, Producer, and Developer
CLIENTS: Clairol Professional • Curvation Apparel • Discover
Magazine • Zeitbyte Digital Media • Shirin
NYC & Shirin Kids
Cinereach • Dinosaur
Securities • Hudson River Museum • Puget Sound
Energy
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Art Direction, Design, and Conceptualization for
multiple client Websites, Email,s and Redesigns
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Development for various Web Initiatives
- Design and Art Direction for Print Marketing Initiatives, Logography, and Large Installation Pieces
- Created Userflows, Wireframes, and set the Information Architecture for various interactive clients
ABSTRACT EDGE WEB SOLUTIONS, LLC • New York, NY • August 2000 to November 2006 • Designer (00 – 03), Art Director (03 –- 06)
CLIENTS: Clairol Professional • Marriott New York • Octagon Sports Marketing • Atkins Nutritionals • Loews Hotels • Vera Wang
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Design and Art Direction on various Websites, Email Campaigns, Flash Animations/Interfaces, and Internal Advertising
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Development for various Web Initiatives
- Delegated work accordingly to manage Client expectations, needs, and desires
- Managed multiple projects and accounts in various client industries
- Lead Creative Work on pitches that won top billing accounts
- Researched and drafted documents outlining Website creation and the design process
- Created Information Architecture, produced Websites, and assisted the technology team in backend programming duties
AWARDS & ACCOLADES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- Named Best Creative Agency by Procter & Gamble for creative excellence in Clairols objectives (with Abstract Edge)
- Named One of the Top 50 Interactive Agencies by B2B Magazine in 2003, 2004, and 2005 (with Abstract Edge)
- Recipient of numerous HSMAI Adrian Awards for creative excellence of the New York Marriott Websites (with Abstract Edge)
- Broadcast Design concept published in the book Moving
Type by Matt Woolman and Jeff Bellantoni (Individual)
EDUCATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Parsons School of Design • New York BFA: 2000 Department
of Communication Design 3.66 GPA: Graduated Cum Laude
PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Acrobat After
Effects Quark Dreamweaver Fireworks Flash Word Excel •
Visio
PowerPoint • Omnigraffle HTML DHTML JavaScript CSS Knowledge
and expertise on both Windows and Mac platforms
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