Professional info
I have over 10 years of experience in the field of graphic design, licensing and consumer products. Most of my professional life has been spent with Viacom in the world of consumer products for Nickelodeon Creative Resources. As a senior graphic designer in the packaged good and social expressions categories, my forte lies in childrens products and making them look their best. I have a lot of experience with co-branding and all that goes into the process of 2 brands coming together in a strong cohesive design. I can art direct and take projects from start to finish. I have basic production skills and can work fast and efficiently. I am able to work as freelance on site, additionally I am fully set up with the latest Adobe Creative Suite to work remotely.
Work experience
Nickelodeon New York, NY 4/2006-6/2016
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• Senior Graphic Designer (freelance position for 2 years – staff position for 8+ years)
• Graphic designer staff position for 8+ years; toy and product development for Nickelodeon Creative Resources
• Approval of product and toy submissions from domestic and international licensees
• Manage design work from large high profile accounts such as Frankford Candy, General Mills, Kraft, Amscan, American Greetings, Innovative, Monogram, Wilton, Unique, Unilever
• Excellent mock-up and presentation skills
Estee Lauder New York, NY_3/2005-9/2005 & 3/2006
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• Freelancer in the Visual Merchandising Department
• Created vector product renderings used for visual merchandising
• PowerPoint presentations; Created graphic display boards; Updated Quark planograms
Education
Pratt Institute New York, NY 2003- 2005
Master of Science Degree in Package Design [GPA 3.7]
• Projects include: designing for kids, cosmetic packaging, corporate identity, logo design, color study, structural packaging, illustration, typography, photography, and adverstising
• Studied under & produced a perfume line for Marc Rosen Associates: an internationally acclaimed designer known for his award-winning package designs in the fragrance, and cosmetic industries
• Advanced knowledge and professional study in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & Quark
Talents
Drawing
Book Making
Packaging Design
Painting
Party Planning
Crafts
Invitation Design
Interior Design
Photography
Photo Editing
DIY projects
Computer Skills
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
IN DESIGN
POWERPOINT
MOCK-UPS
BOARDS
Excellent mock-up and hand skills.
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2010 - present
2010 - present
Fordham University Bronx, NY 1998–2002
B.A., Comm. & Media Studies Major/Visual Arts Minor
[GPA 3.5/ Dean’s List]
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• Advanced study classes included: architecture, illustration, graphic design and visual arts