RESUMÉ

Specializing in the Adobe Creative Suites with a focus on:

– PhotoShop

– Illustrator

– InDesign

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE GRAPHIC ARTIST

dedecaroo.com

Mar 1998 – Present 

Clients include: Led2Serve, Rock Self Defense, SciFi Saber, Run-a-Muk Kennels, Pistol Coach, BARKs Multi-Treats, Salty Kibbles Pet Food Drive Pantry, Deck Docs, Dan Lacich (author), Express Building Systems, Dave Oslin (printer rep), Brian Campbell (author), Dream Dog Inc., The New Yorker Store (Aaron Reed), Life Hope Church, Surfcaster Motel, Alpha USA, Charmed Unique Gifts & Sweets, Festivities Unique Gifts & Ribbons, MD Custom Signs & Designs and Elite Sign Services.

SENIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST

Northland Church

Sep 2006 – Dec 2019 (13 yrs 4 mos) 

Started weekly church newspaper with Lead Pastor’s wife. Created sermon series art for weekly worship guides. Produced signage, fliers, mailers, postcards, pamphlets, connection cards, tithe envelopes, foyer graphics, discussion guides, study booklets, prayer cards and much more.

GRAPHIC ARTIST

AeroGraphics, Inc.

Aug 2001 – Dec 2004 (3 yrs 3 mos)

Designed graphics for high quality souvenirs for tourism and hospitality industry, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, Kennedy Space Center, Johnson Space Center and Niagara Falls. Souvenirs included posters, postcards, playing cards, gift catalogs, visitor guides and calendars.

CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR

Lentek Corporation

Jun 1999 – Jan 2000 (7 mos)

Established their in-house graphics department; did all research, design and copywriting for all creative aspects of the company, including packaging, literature sheets, advertising, company profile pamphlets, POP displays, trade show booth design, signage, illustrations and copy for instruction manuals; helped with marketing strategies; found and coordinated projects with vendors; and coordinated and supervised photo-shoots.

GRAPHIC ARTIST

Tru Dimensions Printing

Aug 1998 – Jun 1999 (10 mos)

Work included logo design, brochures, pamphlets, advertisements, menus, fliers, labels and more.

CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR

Recoton Corporation

Jun 1989 – Jun 1998 (9 yrs)

Supervised staff of nine (9) graphic artists; one (1) administrative assistant; and two (2) copywriters. Created and supervised all aspects of artwork from start to finish: product design, package design, marketing strategies, advertisements, company and product line logos, sales sheets, line art ad slicks, instruction manuals with detailed diagrams, photo shoots, trade show booth design and signage, POP displays, color proofing and company promotions. Approved P.O.’s and time cards, established inventory control system, created filing system for all photography, researched and recommended all computer hardware acquisitions.

GRAPHIC ARTIST

CCP Printing/Colibra Advertising Agency

Oct 1987 – Apr 1989 (1 yr 7 mos)

First assistant to the Art Director and lead paste-up artist. Work included logo design, brochures, pamphlets, advertisements, menus, fliers, labels and more. Gained experience in 4/C process work. Operated large format stat camera.

GRAPHIC ARTIST/FRONT DESK

Caruso Print & Copy

Apr 1985 – Oct 1987 (2 yrs 7 mos)

Created all artwork needed for production including typesetting. Operated 1250 Multi-Offset Press. Supervised general stock work, bookkeeping and customer service.

GRAPHIC ARTIST

The Enterprise Newspaper

Jun 1984 – Apr 1985 (11 mos)

Worked full-time on production staff, which included ad design, layout and staff photographer. Also worked part-time in ad sales.

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EDUCATION

SUNY Sullivan

Associates degree, Commercial and Advertising Art

1982 – 1985

Hastings High School

High School Diploma, Fine/Studio Arts, General

1979 – 1982