Senior Graphic Designer

Summary of Background & Experience

As a child, my talent and interest in visual arts was apparent, and I worked hard to learn my craft. As such, I attended one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, the Fashion Institute of Technology, where I earned an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Advertising Design. Growing up in New York and attending school in New York City allowed me to absorb a unique and fast paced culture and add to my knowledge and creativity.

 I moved to Southeast Florida in 1996, so I am very familiar with the local culture and markets here. In order to update my computer skills, I went back to school at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, where I earned a Certification of Graphic and Desktop Design.

I have prepared photo images in Photoshop and Fireworks for catalogs and website listings and created illustrations in Illustrator. I laid out six catalogs in two years for Sonny’s Enterprises, a multi-million dollar car wash manufacturer, as part of their in-house Marketing Department. I also created several promotional pieces to further enhance their brand, while managing freelance artists to assist on large projects.

I spent five years at T.D.A.H., I created original line art and logos using Illustrator and Freehand, as well as designed a brochure and website for them. I have also had the pleasure of working for some of the top companies in our area, including AAA Auto Club South, Office Depot, Cruise.com, and Citrix, on a contract basis.

I consider myself to be extremely detail-oriented and work well both independently and with a team. I have interacted with all levels of management and my strong professional and technical skills have helped me to excel in my past positions. Please take a moment to review my online portfolio showing my nine years of experience that include projects such as magazine ads, 2-4/C brochures, flyers, postcards, invitations and website design. I can bring my expertise in such design- and publishing-based software programs as Quark, Indesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to your company, as well as a thorough knowledge of the printing production process.