SUMMARY:

Highly gifted, creative, energetic, enthusiastic and Award-winning Graphic Designer with extensive experience in marketing, print design, web development and multimedia. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. I have a substantial experience in illustration design, page layout, high-end web design solution, quality collateral production and verity of print works. Accustomed to perform in deadline-driven environments with an emphasis on working within budget requirements.

EDUCATION:

Masters of Science in Graphic Communications ....GPA-3.7
Clemson University, Clemson SC
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design ...............GPA- 3.9
La Roche College, Pittsburgh PA

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY:

Platforms: Mac OSX, Windows XP, Windows Vista
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, PageMaker, Quark Xpress, Freehand, Fractal Painter, Dream weaver, Flash, Director, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Premiere, InDesign and Microsoft Office.

Print production: Brochures, Promotional flyers, Newsletters, Media kits, Catalogs, Print advertisements, Business system, and book design. Multimedia production:Web design, Video graphics, Online presentation, e-marketing advertisements, Online banners, Flash animation, DVD & CD ROM production. Marketing & Promotional: Screen printing, T-shirts, Posters, Client gift packages, Press releases and Various promotional items.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Creative Director & Graphics Specialist /Web Developer (2006– present )
Company: Southeastern University
Location: Washington D.C.

>Work as a Creative director and efficiently manage and coordinate design production from concept through completion.
>Responsible for design of collateral, art direct freelancers and photo shoots.
>Produce and advertise various promotional and marketing ads on Washington DC Metro and newspaper Ad /Washington post newspaper & magazine, The Politico, Express/.
>Work closely with management and web services team to portray the company into professional level.
>Effectively create, build and direct the company’s web graphics as well as collateral advertisement packages including the new company logo solution.
>Involve in the creative process to determine style, technique, and medium best suited to produce desired results, conforming with reproduction requirements, or following specific instructions concerning these variables.
>Participated in production of print and promotional items for key clients.

Graphics Specialist / Web Developer (2004 – 2006)
Company: Scientific-Atlanta Inc
Location: Atlanta, GA.

>Creates and develops designs that are visually appealing and meets criteria of target audience and communicates consistency in tone, voice, graphics, content and readability across materials. Recommends creative approaches to achieve project.
>Assist Art Director in design process from concept to execution; including layouts, updating font/ clip art libraries, and product design, and any other requested marketing materials.
>Participate in the creative process to formulate concept and render illustration and detail from models, sketches, memory, and imagination.
>Prepare art layout for employee business cards, company letterhead and specialty cards

Graphic Design & Creative Director Consultancy
(2006-present - contract job)
Company: Various Independent companies; Strategic Alliance Employment & Consulting Service, Inc, Opal Marketing Strategy Inc, etc
Location: Washington D.C.

>Efficiently manage and coordinate design production from concept through completion.
>Creates and develops designs that are visually appealing and meets criteria of target audience and communicates consistency in tone, voice, graphics, content and readability across materials. Recommends creative approaches to achieve project

Graphic Designer (2003 – 2004)
Company: Applied Concept Inc.
Location: Pittsburgh PA

>Created new design themes for marketing and collateral materials for International Boxing Event (ESPN). Collaborated with creative team to design and produce computer-generated artwork for marketing and promotional materials.

I also worked, as a freelancer, on various design projects including for music industries, charity organizations and photography and sport events. As a result, I have got various international and national achievements.