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Freelancer
Diamonte Designs
Apr 2008 - Present (16 years 7 months)
In addition to providing design services I also assist small companies as a consultant to ensure that they receive the right knowledge about properly branding their companies.
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Graphic Design Intern
Greenville, TX
Apr 2017 - Jul 2017 (3 months)
• Assist Graphic Design Department in generating concepts, problem solving and design of new and current packaging, various marketing and sales materials.
• Work on all aspects of packaging including graphic layout, packaging structure concept, logo design, typography, print production (including printing and mocking up using ESKO Plotter).
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize work without missing critical deadlines Work with HEXBUG Branding Style Guide.
• Receive project-based work that requires strategy and teamwork.
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Contract: Graphic Artist/Marketing Solutions
Above All Lighting
Toms River, NJ
Oct 2016 - Jan 2017 (3 months)
• Develop brand strategy and statistics systems.
• Design and produce art and copy to support external communications, promotion and sales programs, Above All Lighting’s trade show and events, membership activities, and industry communications.
• Support and iterate on Above All Lighting’s website.
• Manage internal marketing accounts i.e. Email Marketing Platforms via Sales Force
• Prepare and distribute press releases and announcements for regional and industry-wide publications.
• Design Presentations and internally used graphics for Above All Lighting’s marketing efforts, to be used internally and for public dissemination.
• Work with tradeshow partners and other vendors, guiding projects through all phases of production, adhere to budgets, deadlines, and time constraints.
• Assist producers of web and social media with graphic development.
• Stay current with all social media industry and best practices, strong knowledge of social media platforms and technologies.
• Educate internal and external staff on the implementation of new technologies.
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Graphic Designer/Marketing Solutions
Polychromatic
Jun 2016 - Sep 2016 (3 months)
• Develop concepts/designs and produce electronic layouts for all types of printed media including product labels, flyers, packaging, brochures, advertisements for publications, trade show displays, digital ads, websites & more for the beauty-related divisions of Keystone Industries
• Maintain existing websites, as well as develop, plan & design corresponding email blast campaigns
• Create new logos and product identity systems as well as all line art as needed
• Take product photography in our in-house studio, as well as color correction & file preparation
• Work closely with commercial printer on all projects, obtain price quotes and print specs
• Coordinate with purchasing to obtain Purchase Orders on all projects
• Keep inventory of all in-house printing and advertising supplies, notify Art Director / Purchasing department when orders need to be placed
• Obtain all signatures needed on Marketing Print Approval forms and maintain records
• Maintain art server system for all files
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Sr. Graphic Designer
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 2013 - Sep 2015 (2 years 4 months)
Flexo-Printing: Design and prepare documents for printing at 21st Century Labels and Packaging, a leading manufacturer of custom labels in the United States.
Some of my work includes: Develop, revise, and produce artistic design appeal for various projects that include creating templates for labels as well as cartons to ensure customer satisfaction. Preparing customers’ artwork to be developed into Flexo-Printing plates with printing capabilities such as:
• Flexible shrink films
• Coupons
• Folding Cartons
• Holograms
• Cold Foil printing
• Double sided printing
• Expanded Content Labels
• Tamper evident / Tamper proof
• Removable / repositional adhesives
• Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
• Clear No-Label Look
• Pharmaceutical Grade pouches
• FDA
• Booklets (Foldovers) Peel and Stick
• Baggage Tags
• Static Cling
• UV & water-based inks
• Up to 10 colors
In addition to offering a diversified line of packaging solutions and pressure sensitive labels, I work with many industries which include Sports Nutrition & Wellness, Health & Beauty, Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals, Food & Beverage and Industrial products.
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Consultant: Graphic Artist | Marketing Director
Wizard Entertainment
Jan 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)
Responsible for the development and management of
Wizard Entertainment's Marketing Department, including designing and
creating all printed materials.
• Planning, implementation and follow-up for all special events.
• Coordinate event logistics, publicity, including public relations,
advertising and collateral material design, production and distribution.
• Maintenance of website.
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Sr. Graphic Designer
ABC Marketing Solutions
Mar 2012 - Jan 2013 (10 months)
ABC Marketing Solutions is a full service Marketing Agency. My primary work involves designing ads for companies nationwide, and building multi page publications (Business Directories).
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Marketing Coordinator/ Graphic Designer
SEES Inc.
Jun 2010 - Mar 2012 (1 year 9 months)
Brand development, web site traffic growth, and advertising revenue. Develop and maintain brand identity.
Creation of printed/ web materials that included but are not limited to:
• Web Graphics
• Maintain Social Network Site (Facebook, Tiwtter and website blog)
• Sell Sheets and Ads
• Business cards
• Flyers/ Ads
• Trade Show Displays
• Photograph and edit products
• Product Management
• Power Point Templates for all presentations and board meetings
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Graphic Designer
National Beverage Corp
Apr 2008 - Mar 2009 (11 months)
• Create All Printed Materials
• Sell Sheets and Ads
• Business cards
• Flyers
• Cooler Graphics
• Trade Show Displays
• Photograph and edit products
• Product Management
• Power Point Templates for all presentations and board meetings
• 3-D mock-ups for beverage package design
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Graphic Design Specialist/ Label Coordinator
Kirk Pharmaceuticals
Feb 2006 - Jul 2008 (2 years 5 months)
• Create sample label proofs for new product based on template outline
• Create new printed material proofs for new customer sku:
a. Application of NDC#
b. Application of UPC#
c. Application of drug facts
• Revise established approved printed material proofs based on:
a. Design change on PDP requested by customer.
b. Label content changes
• Coordinate outsourced graphic design projects.
• Communicate with customers directly or indirectly to attain
approval on printed material.
• Coordinate with printers to create printer proofs based on
approved graphic artist proof.
• Maintain a graphic library of all approved printer proofs.