Frank Sarcia
Wenham, MA *****
ABOUT ME
I am a self-motivated individual with a progressive background that
combines fourteen years of diverse experience in the commercial
printing/graphic arts industry. Graphically I have worked in the printing
industry as well as the corporate industry. I hold a BFA in Graphic
Design/Fine Art. I have expert command of typography, color, composition,
hierarchy and how these elements work together for a design solution. I
work in a global business segment daily and am very familiar with global
thinking. I am always acutely aware of the need for a high level of
attention to detail. I provide multiple solutions to marketing creative
problems that consistently meet business and communication objectives. I
hold a solid knowledge of the constraints of print design and have complete
knowledge of the OS X Platform utilizing the Adobe Creative Suite:
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark XPress, Acrobat and PowerPoint. I
have excellent project management skills and I am able to work on and/or
oversee multiple projects and people. I am dedicated, detail oriented,
personable and professional. I am a reliable self-starter and a team
player, with excellent oral and interpersonalcommunication/organizational
skills and a positive attitude. I work well under
high-pressure while maintaining a professional and concerned manner. I am
always versatile, I adapt easily to new procedures/policies, and I am a
resourceful problem solver, accustomed to working in fast paced, multi-
functional environments.
WORK HISTORY
Graphic Designer AECOM
(Boston MA) 6/2008 - Present
I provide creative vision and successfully oversee the artistic development
of marketing materials, including Posters, Banners, Proposals, and
Presentations aimed at gaining specific jobs for growth. I consistently
display the ability to
multi-task and manage multiple clients, projects, and deadlines, in a fast-
paced work environment.
Senior Designer TYCO/HEALTHCARE/VALLEYLAB/COVIDIEN
(Boulder CO) 9/2002 - 5/2008
I provide concept-driven creative vision, direction and implementation and
successfully oversee the artistic development of trade show, graphics
marketing and promotional materials, including print, advertisements, web
sites, internal and external corporate publications, direct mail, marketing
promotions, and brochures.
I supervise illustrators, photographers, and production artists, on
projects from beginning to end that promote, and advertise products aimed
at specific markets for potential and growth. I develop graphic standards
and consistently display the ability to multi-task and manage people,
multiple clients, projects, and deadlines, in a fast-paced work
environment.
Creative Services, Graphic Designer, TYCO/HEALTHCARE/RADIONICS
(Burlington MA) 3/2001 - 9/2002
Trade show expertise, graphics direct mail, marketing promotions, public
relations, advertising and brochures. Manage photo shoots, generate and
execute branding to improve market recognition. Manage internal
communications to enhance the awareness of marketing initiatives and their
contribution to company growth. Work closely with senior management to
develop and execute corporate, business line and product line messaging and
branding strategy. Develop and executed new corporate collateral design,
pricing, and marketing strategy for maximizing revenue growth and achieving
sales goals. Participate in the management and cost analysis of third party
vendors. Work with tight deadlines, trade show restrictions, and product
engineer information to deliver on time collateral and marketing material.
Graphic Designer, Creative Services, Graphic Designer, STEP UP INC.
(Burlington MA) 1/1999 - 3/2001
Mac and PC Based Experience, including the use of Quark Xpress, Photoshop
and Illustrator, PageMaker, Word and PowerPoint with expert knowledge of
the printing industries standards. Work with many top companies Including
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Marriott Hotels. Create and produce advertisements
and devise public relations strategies. Manage photo shoots, formulate
publications and layout designs. Display excellent working knowledge of
pressroom, darkroom and paste-up operations. As a marketing manager I
converse and follow out technical details per job with customers. Issue
time management strategies with design intelligence for employees on jobs
including corporate logo and identity design.
EDUCATION
MONTSERRAT COLLEGE OF ART
(Beverly MA) 95-98
Graphic Design/Fine Art Major
Programs: Quark Xpress, Illustrator, Photoshop, Director and Flash
Courses: Graphic Design, Illustration, Sculpture, Painting, Multimedia.
Honors Award Recipient, BFA
EASTMAN KODAK FOUNDATION FOR
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND PHOTOGRAPHY
(Daytona Beach FL) 93-94
Graphic Design/Fine Art Major
Courses: Graphic Design, B/W and Color Photography
AWARDS
First Place Gold - Logo Design - Advertising Federation of Florida
Gold Peak Award - Advertising - American Marketing Association