MACINTOSH SKILLS: Software -Adobe Photoshop -Adobe ImageReady -Adobe Illustrator -Quark Xpress -Adobe GoLive -Macromedia Director -Softimage -Macromedia Freehand -Adobe Pagemaker -Adobe Dimensions -SoundEdit -Microsoft Excel -Microsoft Word Hardware Everyday use of Mac OS latest system, Corporate Network System, Microtek Scanners, Scanmate 5000 Drum Scanners, Linotronic and Densitometer. EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Self Taught: (1999 - Present) Flash School of Visual Arts: New York City, New York (1995 -1998) Postgraduate Studies Completion of Macromedia Director, where I obtained experience in animation, lingo and CD-ROM creation. Completion of two courses in SoftImage, giving me exposure to 3D modeling and animation and completion of Advanced Illustrator and Photoshop. My in house studio has up to date Macintosh hardware and software to accommodate work from home. Rutgers University: New Brunswick, New Jersey (1986 - 1990) Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major in Visual Arts EXPERIENCE: Pathmark Stores Incorporated: (May 1993 - Present) Hired at inception of art department and participated in developing and maintaining its entire work structure. Lead Creative Designer: Develop concepts, designs and appearance for all creative projects. Design video props for onsite filming. Work with CEO, Vice President, Department Heads, and Managers on final appearance of projects and weekly designs. Making sure projects run smooth. Maintain shells, organize work. Creating and maintaining master shells, organizing work, writing documentation, overseeing vendors, illustrating artwork, assisting in web page design and maintenance. Guide and motivate Creative, and Layout staff as well as Digital Studio to assure photography and work meets tight deadlines. Creative Designer: Develop concepts, designs, shells and appearance of all projects. Interacted with digital studio photographers and departments. Created spot illustrations. Assisted in web page design. Digital Artist: Color correction of photography for 4 color work. Clipping and photo retouching. Created a system to archive network files efficiently. Daily interaction with digital studio photographers, vendors, buyers and department heads. Training employees on digital software. Illustrator: Reorganized and implemented a new illustration department. Produced spot illustrations and product rendering for cover pages, brochures, signs, slides, ads, page headers and video. Layout Artist: Developed a standard style for Pathmark logos, page layouts, shell creations. Daily work entailed newspaper and retail advertisements for yellowbirds, circulars, inserts, strip ads, grand re-openings and handouts. Electronic Quality Output Controller: Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate and insure excellent film quality is released from Linotronic 530 machines. Interact with computer consultants concerning use of network and server knowledge. Federal Business Products: (March 1991 to December 1992) Traditional mechanical production of business forms. Use of Color Key equipment and daylight camera. Assisted department management. Interaction with printers and sales people. Major accounts included Macy’s, JCPenny, Prudential and Chase Manhattan. Experience with two in house prepress plants. Graphic Alley Advertising Agency: (November 1989 To November 1990) Layout of calendars, brochures, flyers, newspaper ads and company logos. Knowledge of Vari Type Comp Set typesetting equipment, stat machines and photography equipment. INTERNSHIP: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Hospital: (May 1988 to August 1989) Layout and mechanicals for brochures and posters. Type and graph layouts for slides, presentations and illustrations. Daily use of Stat equipment for projects.
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