Objective:
To utilize my creative skills as an experienced Graphic Designer and contribute to the positive growth of an organization.

Highlights and Qualifications

• Over 16 Years of Graphic Design and Production experience
• Exceptional comprehension of both the Mac and PC platforms
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop CS 4, Illustrator CS 4, InDesign CS4, Quark 6.5, Imageready and PowerPoint
• Working Knowledge of Dreamweaver CS 5, Keynote, Ms Office, Flash, CSS, HTML, Mac OS X Server
• Additional Skills Apple desktop and server support

Professional Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

• Provide Print, Identity, Apparel and Web design for a variety of clients
• Clients include: StarLight Runner Entertainment / Sony Pictures, Prudent Publishing, NU•AGE Managed Services,
  Group USA, TD Retail Card Services, Fisher Price, Marvel Comics, JCE Construction and After Hours Press

Production Manager / Graphic Designer - Wizard Entertainment

• Designed magazine layouts, web banners, posters and ads
• Overseen and managed production of all required printed materials
• Processed and preflighted all files of each publication
• Managed monthly magazine publications including trafficking ads and approving blue lines
• Worked with designers and editorial to ensure press deadlines are met

Web Specialist - Target Sourcing Services/AMC. A subsidiary of Target ®

• Designed a wide range of printed materials and handled all phases of print production
  
• Developed and maintained internal/external websites
  
• Designed PowerPoint and multimedia presentations for top-level executives
  
• Co-produced Target's semi-annual "Textile Expo" trend forecast video
• Performed heavy scanning and photo retouching
  
• Designed and updated labels and hangtags for Stage Stores, Saks, Bloomingdales and Boscov's
  
• Produced/Shot/Edited video presentations for a variety of corporate assets
  

Senior Graphic Designer - Walter Davoucci

• Designed Ads, promotional items and catalogs
• Participated in the strategic planning of Davoucci's clothing line
• Designed T-shirts, embroidered shirts, hangtags and labels
• Worked with the Art Director in the development and post production of the Davoucci clothing line