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Graphic Designer, Photographer, and Retoucher
Freelance
Dec 2012 - Present (11 years 11 months)
Contact me at roopa.bhopale@gmail.com to become a client for graphic design, photography, or retouching services.
Current and previous clients include---
Mayo Studios: Retouching
Forrester Group: Photo Assistant & Retouching
Seven League Boots Productions: Graphic Design & Event Photography
Bramson ORT College: Web Design, Print Design, Social Media, Marketing & Event Photography
Prop N Spoon: Email Marketing & Design
Module-R: Web Design & Photo Editing
Sevgi Charms: Logo and packaging Design
The Style & Beauty Doctor: Street Style Photographer
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Packaging Designer
Bay Linens
Nov 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 1 month)
• Designs new packaging concepts
• Develops branding and marketing themes for new lines
• Oversees and approves all components of packaging production specs including care labels, vinyl bags, hang tags, and inserts
• Retouches photography for presentations and packaging purposes
• Produces packaging for branded lines according to style guidelines
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Freelance Marketing/E-Commerce
Clam Lab
Aug 2011 - Nov 2011 (3 months)
• Assists with industry research, social media, and blogger outreach efforts to increase exposure of brand
• Maintains website/email marketing platform and designs business forms
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Marketing Intern
Ariela-Alpha International
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 (9 months)
• Photographed and retouched garments on and off models for company website and www.walmart.com
• Edited, updated, and mocked up existing packaging tags and care labels
• Proposed new packaging concepts and design
• Corresponded with bloggers in regards to company sponsored reviews and giveaways
• Researched competitive brands and delivered weekly report analyzing Ariela-Alpha's product price point vs. competitor's
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Graphic Designer
Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 (1 month)
• Consulted students on branding and identity of their new businesses
• Designed logos and business cards based upon consultation
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Private Equity Intern
New York State Teachers Retirement System
Jan 2010 - May 2010 (4 months)
• Created spreadsheet databases of contacts and investor portal login information for current funds to be
used by Private Equity department
• Identified relevant articles concerning current investments through Lexis Nexis email alerts on daily basis
• Organized legal, financial, and due diligence documents of each fund
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Senior Analyst
University at Albany School of Business Investment Group
Oct 2009 - May 2010 (7 months)
• Successfully pitched McDonald’s stock to Advisory Board leading to addition of shares in portfolio
• Contributed to group blog and market discussions about relevant current events
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Tutoring
University at Albany
Oct 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 7 months)
• Assist students with business, psychology, and general education coursework on an as-needed basis
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Sales Intern
FXCM
Jun 2009 - Aug 2009 (2 months)
• Daily market update reports sent to the Sales Floor
• Research and analysis of competitor product offerings via competitor website
• Making phone calls to clients
• Enrolled in forex educational courses
• Customer Relationship Management database entry
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Program Assistant
CNY Works
May 2008 - Aug 2008 (3 months)
• Supervised youth ages 16-21 working at Syracuse University
• Made reports on weekly worksite visits, in charge of collecting time cards
• Authority to suspend and terminate youth from program
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Team Cashier
Fajita Grill
May 2005 - Feb 2008 (2 years 9 months)
• Attended to all aspects of customers’ needs (serving, cashing out, cleaning)
• Trained new employees
• Allowed to authorize cash register transactions requiring managerial approval