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Freelance Product/Graphic Designer
Pentagon Mixed Martial Arts LLC
New York, NY
May 2013 - Present (11 years 7 months)
-Contracted to concept and design a new line of competition and Lifestyle based apparel for the gym. -Provided full technical manufacturing specifications for each product to be used during manufacturing.
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Freelance Product/Graphic Designer
93 Jiu Jitsu Brand
New York, NY
Mar 2013 - Present (11 years)
-Contracted to concept and design a new line of competition grappling Brazilian Jiu Jitsu/ Wrestling shorts (releasing Fall/Winter 2013)
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Lead Freelance Product/Graphic Designer
Gameness Sports LLC.
Carrollton, TX
Dec 2011 - Present (13 years)
-Responsible for the redesign and rebranding of 50% of the Gameness product line including: Jiu Jitsu Gi's (uniforms), Patches, T-Shirts, Gym Bags, Apparel accessories and promotional banners. (various products released from Mid 2012) -Provided full technical manufacturing specifications for each product to be used during manufacturing.
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Exhibit Designer (Current Full-Time Position)
Nomadic Display Inc.
Springfield, VA
May 2011 - Present (13 years 7 months)
-Produce modular exhibit designs using computer-based and traditional design methods to meet client criteria and deadlines. -Managing multiple projects while consulting with clients on communication and functional needs of their exhibits. -Formally present final designs to client via costing estimates technical specifications and 3D Renderings.
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Graphic Designer & Administrative Director
Jiu Jitsu International Inc.
Springfield, VA
Aug 2010 - Present (13 years 9 months)
Graphic Designer, Media Content manager for JJI marketing & international tournament administrative director -Managed the design and development of all tournament marketing graphics (T-shirts, posters, web graphics and medals). - Marketing efforts allowed JJI to promote and achieve the most successful tournament to date held in Switzerland in late 2010 and was able to increase tournament revenue by 40%. -Coordinated tournaments, provided technical training for all scorekeepers using JJI score-keeping software. -Responsible for all administrative and logistical duties for JJI's international martial arts tournament division.
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Graphic Designer & Tournament Project Manager
USA Jiu Jitsu (non-profit org.)
Springfield, VA
Aug 2010 - May 2011 (9 months)
Graphic Designer, Media Content manager for USAJJ marketing & domestic tournament project manager -Managed the design and development of all marketing material, logos, and banners for non-profit organization. -Designed and developed all tournament marketing graphics (including T-shirts, posters, web graphics and medals). -Developed, produced and compiled association "mission statement" video, to be used as a promotional tool. -Project manager for all US based tournaments, oversaw logistics and contact with all tournament vendors and suppliers.
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Lead R&D/Industrial Designer
Nomadic Display Inc.
Springfield, VA
Nov 2007 - Nov 2009 (2 years)
Research and Development Industrial Designer responsible for the development and technical support of new and existing Nomadic Display product line. -Finalized design of "phase II" Instand Enhancements � (accessory system) for use with Nomadic's existing pop-up frame technology in order to increase overall functionality. This allows user to expand there existing system by adding new functional design elements thus being a better value and increasing market presence, reviving previous exhibits while being able to be budget conscientious. -Designed and prototyped new line of counters to compliment Instand Enhancements �. Designed to be visually appealing, easy to pack an at a low price point than standard counter systems. Sanjeev Paul e x p e r i e n c e (cont.) -Produced design concepts and prototyped Foundations � line of accessory platforms to be used with Nomadic's existing pop-up frame technology in order to increase overall functionality by expanding add-on ability of unit. manufacturing+illustration+branding+3d modeling+graphics+industrial design -Reduced lead time and product to market time by 1-2 weeks by acting as corporate liaison for vendors and suppliers in the United States and China regarding specifications for new product manufacturing. -Developed and implemented product installation and instruction manuals for use by-end users. Created training manuals for use internally, to better employees product knowledge.
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Intern
Design Performance
Pittsburgh, PA
May 2006 - Dec 2006 (7 months)
Automotive design intern working on a new hybrid vehicle (currently in investor funding stage) -Developed designs for concept three-wheeled vehicle 'Cerberus.' Consisting of hand sketches, color renderings, and digital renderings. -Assisted in building full-scale mock-up, for use in conducting human factors/ergonomic studies. Fabricated components for a full-scale rolling chassis used in presentations designed to generate investor funding. computer skills Software (PC and Mac): -Rhinoceros 3D -Vectorworks -HTML/CSS -Sketchbook Pro -3D Studio Max -Illustrator -Vray -After Effects -Solidworks -Form Z -Photoshop -InDesign -Renderworks -Auto CAD -Corel Draw language skills -English (fluent) -Punjabi (conversational) -Urdu (conversational) -Hindi (conversational) -Spanish (high level comprehension)
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Patent Drafter Intern
Medrad Inc.
Indianola, PA
Aug 2006 - Nov 2006 (3 months)
Auto CAD drafter of medical devices -Produced CAD-based patent drawings to be filed with U.S. Patent Office. -Consulted on new injector and needle design with in-house Mechanical Engineers.