RENÉ RAMOS

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703-***-****, ad4iay@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/ramosdesign

National Award-Winning Creative Graphic Design Art Direction Photography Illustration Animation Video Washington D.C. Metro Area

View/download my creative samples interactive PDF here.

EXPERIENCE

Creative Director/Photographer, Ramos Design

October 2001 – Present, Northern Virginia

National award-winning Director and Graphic Designer, offering creative design solutions in all aspects of graphic communications. Online and print expertise includes concept through production of, animation, illustration, video and photography. Contributing photographer to iStockphoto and Shutterstock. Ongoing projects currently include a digital music magazine, and a children’s book series beginning with Drizzle and the Letter.

Creative Designer, AAFMAA

March 2022 – January 2024, Reston, Virginia

Communicated ideas that engaged the military community audience. Created and produced design solutions for marketing communications involving print, photography, videography, and social media. Led design and development of a new corporate brand guide. Creative start-to-finish marketing services included annual reports, brochures, newsletters, corporate video, and photography. Oversaw external print production, provides quality control, and bid negotiations.

Senior Graphic Designer, ATCS, PLC

December 2016 – March 2022, Herndon, Virginia

Directed and produced creative design solutions for print, photography, videography, and social media. Instrumental for having created and established a corporate-wide visual brand guide including office design and décor for several locations. Led ATCS creative team in corporate visual initiatives while serving as corporate brand ambassador. Produced and supported presentation needs, marketing brochures, videos, and proposals. Recognized as an InDesign/Photoshop expert, and trained staff on Adobe software. Participated in presentation concept and development sessions. Oversaw internal and external print production, provided quality control, and bid negotiations. Photographed field location client projects and corporate events. View/download my ATCS specific creative samples here.

Creative Director, LeapFrog Solutions

March 2009 – December 2015, Fairfax, VA

Conceptualized, designed and managed production of promotional materials in traditional print media as well as electronic and online media. Managed and motivated creative team members, ensuring the talents of each were best utilized. Worked closely and effectively, with clients as well as the account management department, to facilitate accurate communication of ideas, goals, and requirements to the design team. Presented creative to clientele. Oversaw the work of freelance artists, designers, photographers, and illustrators. Maintained communications and coordinated estimates with service bureaus, paper merchants, and printers.

Art Director/Senior Graphic Designer, Ellipse Design

June 1998 – March 2009, Falls Church, VA

Provided strategic leadership to a team of design professionals and temporary design staff. Oversaw/designed product and promotional packaging, annual reports, corporate identity, calendars, web design, photography, direct mailers, posters, and various advertising materials. Direct communication with a diverse list of prospective and established clientele. Traveled on sales meetings to present creative solutions. Extensive experience with correctly preparing files for press and attending press inspections. Received numerous design industry awards including many consecutive years from the Calendar Marketing Association and the Communicator Awards.

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Cloud

- Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Office Suite

- Word, PowerPoint, Excel

EDUCATION

Enproco Design & Drafting Institute

Technical, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Coursework included drafting principles, mechanical design, technical drafting, and perspective drawing.

INTERESTS

Graphic design, photography, animation, music, soccer, cycling

AWARDS

2015

Hermes, Platinum Award

- ExxonMobil “Methanol to Gasoline (MTG)” Ad

2012

Communicator Awards, Silver Award of Distinction

- Inova “Paperless Initiative” Campaign

2007

MarCom Awards, International Award Competition

- Gold Award, "D.C. Lottery 2006 Annual Report"

Calendar Marketing Association, National Award Competition

- Best in Show, Rodney A. Andersen Award, "Decades" 2007 Calendar

- Best Graphic Design, Gold Award, "Decades" 2007 Calendar

Communicator Awards, Print Media Awards

- Award of Distinction, "Decades" 2007 Calendar

- Honorable Mention, Diecut Holiday Greeting Card

Summit International Awards

- Bronze Winner, "Decades" 2007 Calendar

2006

Calendar Marketing Association, National Award Competition

- Best Graphic Design, Gold Award, "Discover Balmar" 2006 Calendar

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Homeless Support Initiative

- Collected, organized, and made regular bin drops prior to Reston Strong establishment.

American Diabetes Association, Tour de Cure Team Captain

- Tour de Cure cycling team captain, and leading fundraiser.

Coach, Herndon Youth Soccer

- "National D” licensed through the United States Soccer Federation.

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