Vanessa Colon
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About
Highly motivated and energetic graphic designer with experience web design, creating print, collateral and packaging design solutions for brands in consumer, corporate and non-profit sectors. Strong layout and design skills, with a passion for typography. Proficient in Abobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Distiller, Muse, Flash, Fireworks and Microsoft Word Programs. I also have 4 years experience in print and web design working with clients when it comes to web layout designs, logos, print ads, and banner ads.
Extensive experience in planning, analyzing and creating visual solutions to business communications and its projects. Will effectively bring messages across in print, electronic, and multimedia using a variety of methods such as color, type, illustration, photography, various print and layout techniques. Outstanding interpersonal, motivational, and presentation skills. -
Education
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Certified Corporate Health Coaching CounslorThe Institute of Integrative Nutrition2012 - 2013
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Bachelor of Fine Arts Graphic DesignThe College of New Jersey2008
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Experience
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Freelance DesignerDream Believe Know It ProductionsNew York, NY* Appointed as the graphic designer for ad hoc creative projects * Designed identity system and collateral for new start up non-profit organization * Developed promotional materials and t-shirt graphics for special events * Promoting a greener way to advertise through e-blast
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Creative Director & Web DesignerFiberAlien Inc.* Responsible for the overall visual appearance and how it communicates visually, stimulates moods, contrasts features, and psychologically appeals to a target audience when it comes to web design and the overall vision * Create custom branding for small local businesses * Oversees a team of junior designers, and image developers as well as print and other productions * In charge of creating promotional videos a service that FiberAlien Inc. provides for social media and web advertising solutions
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Senior Graphic Designer & Web DesignerFreelanceGlobal Management 101 * Created their corporate brand identity * Responsible for all of the their project needs such as, business cards, stationary, model comps, and web design * Worked on various prints for projects runway shows, flyers, and VIP invites
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Junior Graphic DesignerCBRE* Created custom marketing material for brokers, potential clients, and employees * Responsible for creating custom mailers, e-blast announcements, newsletters, invitations, brochures, placemats, redrawing logos * Accountable for production room inventory, print, binding, saddle stitching, lamination, and mounting * Recreated websites and fixed problematic functions for all Industrial, Office, Multi-Housing and Retail property websites, professional profiles and team profiles * Advance knowledge in learning integrated software such as Sharepoint, Campaign Logic, PCG website, and Marketplace platforms
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Connected DesignsFreelance Design Work* Developed modern marketing sites specializing in Wordpress, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, and JC components * Worked with various restaurants (KC Prime, Kenji Fusion, Kenji Fusion II) on menu, FSI, and business card designs * Designed promotional flyers and invitations to drive traffic to entertainment venues and promote special events * Developed identity systems for new start up organizations - Infinitive Wellness Sharanam, AYO Management, Dream Believe Know It Foundation * Designed invitations for special occasions including birthdays, birth announcements and baby showers
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Freelance DesignerFerrera & CompanyPrinceton, NJ* Created newsletters, coupons, package designs for clients such as Arm & Hammer, Smart One and Trojan * Conceptually designed Arm & Hammer's new "Essentials" cleaning spray bottle
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Junior Graphic DesignerTrenton Joe's EmbroideryEwing, NJ* Designed t-shirts, business cards, flyers, and pamphlets for clients such as Smart Car, Unisys, Bristol Meyer Squibb & local small businesses * Redesigned logos in vector format for embroidery
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InternshipMRM GillespiePrinceton, NJ* Assisted with the creative execution of various projects in the studio department * Responsible for making layout and copy changes, preparing files for production and producing comps for client presentations * Participated in project related research and presented findings to senior management team
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Skills
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On Coroflot@connecteddesigns, member since 2009
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