Graphic Designer
Resume:
DanBonetati
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Skype ID DanBo48
The Work http://DanBonetati.org
SUMMARY
SKILLS
Demonstrated Leadership and vision, with hands-on application
Encouragement of teamwork and mentoring
Dedication to superior customer service
Commitment to mutual respect and dignity
Proven organizational skills = efficient workflow and timely production Keen understanding of print production, digital publishing, and the natural process of iterative design resulting from collaboration
Ability to multi-task with acute attention to detail Continuous education and exploration in design, photography and production technology
Platforms: Mac / Windows
Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat
(Current subscriber to Adobe Creative Cloud)
Microsoft: PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Project Management: An innate desire to connect with and represent a client (to the inhouse team members) throughout the duration of the project inspires effective communication, building a constructive relationship benefiting all concerned Design + Production: Brand development, including style guide creation, logo development & design, page and book layout with style sheets, newsletters, posters, brochures, interior and exterior signage, business card / letterhead / stationery / forms Photography: 35mm and digital, photo manipulation expertise Proven Ability to Train in: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word
EXPERIENCE IMAGE IMPERATIVE / Houston, TX / 2006 –2016 Creative design & marketing firm providing services remotely to clients around the world
PROJECT MANAGER / ART DIRECTOR
Summary Of Responsibilities:
Primary liaison between clients and designers
Development of logo, branding strategy and marketing collateral for employer
Supervised, trained and mentored remote design team (via Skype) Developed guides and templates as examples for the graphics team (after clients’ approval) to develop for each new client, including: Style Guide
Style sheets for prescribed documents
Visual Guides for charts and graphs
Color palettes for print and web
Designed, scheduled and implemented cross-training for all designers TPI / The Woodlands, TX / 2001 – 2006
The world’s oldest and largest sourcing advisory firm, guiding a global clientele from the initial sourcing decision through sourcing management GRAPHIC ARTIST (Sole Inhouse Designer)
Summary of responsibilities:
Designed, produced and maintained all marketing communications Collaborated with VP, Marketing and IT department to develop branding look and feel, designed and produced visual identity for print, electronic devices and web
Designed and oversaw production of all marketing collateral, including internal and external newsletters, brochures, conference materials, direct mail pieces, tradeshow exhibits, print ads
Designed and produced corporate sales decks in PowerPoint, with original illustration
Conceptualized the redesign of the corporate website; produced all artwork
Collaborated with design agency to successfully re-brand the company to reflect increased value and global presence, in anticipation of acquisition
EXPERIENCE DFC / Orlando, FL / 1991 – 2001
Embedded in the Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division
(development of virtual reality software [training systems] in collaboration with Disney, University of Florida, Martin-Marietta, Metro Orlando, Universal Studios, US Army, US Air Force, US Coast Guard), federal government contractor for Visual Information Support Services, including Video Teleconferencing, Photography, Graphics (2D, 3D), Audio/Video. GRAPHICS LEAD / PROJECT MANAGER
Summary of responsibilities:
Collaborated with programmer to design and implement library/front desk system for initiating work orders, tracking progress of assigned work, indexing/storing completed artwork and running reports Supervised intake, assigned and monitored the workflow of illustration, design and photography teams
Developed and maintained relationships with client base (all levels of military and civilian staff and management, and all vendors printers, tradeshow booth builders, subcontractors)
Designed and produced marketing communications
Supervised and mentored design + illustration team Developed logos and branding collateral for newly-formed government organizations
Designed and produced promotional campaign materials, trade show exhibits, web graphics, multimedia presentations, portraits, brochures, murals, newsletters, posters, interior/exterior signs, book and brochure layouts
Designed and managed production of large-scale art commissions for permanent display Contracted, scheduled and supervised production and installation of electric circuits, lightboxes and printed murals Security Clearance: Department of Defense High-Security Due to successful relationships developed in US Navy facility, new DFC visual services contracts were requested, executed & implemented by US Army and US Air Force simulation organizations opening locations in the same research park community
EDUCATION
AWARDS
PRO BONO
REFERENCES
AA
Visual Communication / GPA 3.75 / Art Institute of Colorado / Denver CO AA
Graphic Arts / GPA 3.0 / Lon Morris College / Jacksonville TX Commanding Officer’s Coin for Excellence / NAWCTSD 2001 Commanding Officer’s Coin for Excellence / Tyndall AFB 1994 Award of Excellence, International Design Conference in Aspen 1987 Award of Excellence, International Design Conference in Aspen 1989 Award of Merit, International Design Conference in Aspen 1987 Award of Merit, International Design Conference in Aspen 1989 Just Yell Fire, non-profit educating and training girls worldwide to protect themselves and avoid assault
Archway Academy, high school for students in recovery Computer Chicks, technology training to help women become employable Gary Scruggs
Former Supervisor
President, DFC
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Marianne De Beauvoir
Former Colleague
HR Manager, Image Imperative
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Toby Bayard
Former Supervisor
Marketing Communications Manager, TPI (Retired)
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Donnie Martello
Former Colleague
Graphics Supervisor, DFC
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