Design Project
Resume:
Robert Kelly
** ****** ***** ****, *-***, Randolph, New Jersey 07869
973-***-**** (h) 201-***-**** (c) **********@*********.*** (e)
http://www.designerincite.com (w)
Qualification Summary:
I am a highly creative and multitalented Graphic Designer/Art Director with
extensive experience in multimedia, marketing and print design. I am
adaptable, organized, and a detail-oriented individual with excellent work
ethic, plus strong time management skills. I am highly skilled in client
and
vendor relations and negotiations; I consistently exceed original project
vision. I am a passionate team leader as well as a team player capable of
working independently with minimal direction. Creative experience in the
following:
WEB &
MULTIMEDIA
Corporate Identity Program: Logo Design, Website Design, Layout, Buttons,
Business Card, Banners, Video,
Letterhead and Envelope
Newsletters, Brochures, Direct Mail, Flyers, Video Editing (Pre/Postproduction)
Catalogs, Newspaper Audio Editing
and Magazine Advertisements
Posters, Point-of-Purchase Displays Flash Animations
CD Cover Designs Interactive Multimedia Presentations
Photo Retouching Photo Retouching
Presentation Templates Splash Screens
Professional Experience:
Kyocera, Fairfield, New Jersey
Graphic Designer, 2003 to Present
Responsible for the development of design ideas and project creation for
the Marketing / Education Services Department, this includes multimedia,
flash presentations and video editing (pre and post production), as well as
web design for Kyocera's e-learning website and training interface.
Customize and implement graphics for proposals and training initiatives.
Work directly with Product Marketing and Marketing Communications in the
development of collateral including brochures, specification sheets, and
direct mail.
Key Achievements:
. Direct report to the President and Chief Operating Officer on special
projects
- Meet and discuss design objectives for KMA
- Advise in creative direction for business strategies, oversee
and execute design concepts
. Provide proposal layout and design for product launches under tight
deadlines
. Successful completion of global product launch video to include
pre/postproduction editing
New York Life, Parsippany, New Jersey
Graphic Designer, Freelance, 2002 - 2003
Work directly with Product Management. Responsible for the development of
marketing collateral for Simple IRA, 401 (k) Complete,
401 (k) Opportunity Retirement plans. Conduct photo research for product
brochures. Prepare full color mockups for presentations and
for final approval of Product Managers and the Creative Director. Maintain
records regarding each design project. Review match prints.
Key Achievements:
. Established trusting relationships with management and vendors
. Consistently managed time and met and/or exceeded expectations
Positive Publications L.L.C., Morristown, New Jersey
Senior Graphic Designer, Freelance, August 2002
Created one full color and black and white 1/4-page and 1/2-page
advertisements for US Industry Today, a nationally distributed monthly
trade magazine that covers the latest innovations in technology, industrial
processes and production management.
Sharp Electronics Corporation, Mahwah, New Jersey
Senior Graphic Designer, Full Time Freelance - 1-year contract, 2001 - 2002
Worked directly with Product Management to conceptualize, design and
produce marketing collateral for Sharp Digital Imagers, Facsimiles and
Multifunction Products, and Software. Created documents for on-demand
variable data printing. Negotiated and coordinated with vendors to ensure
all projects were completed. Worked within budgets and tight deadlines.
Maintained records regarding each design project. Review match prints for
final approval. Prepared full color mockups for presentations by using our
in-house fiery printer.
Key Achievements:
. Recipient of Sharp Employee Recognition Program (As a temporary employee)
. Provided proposal layout and design for product launches under strict
timelines
. Consistently recognized for fresh and innovative ideas and applications
Armor Deck, Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Graphic Coordinator, 1999 - 2001
Worked with the Art Director designing a full color annual automotive
accessories catalog. Worked with company representatives to obtain
information on automotive aftermarket products and updated automotive
application guides. Maintained contact with vendors and
sub-contractors. Designed full color magazine ads as well as full color
communications material and coordinated a weekly broadcast fax.
Key Achievements:
. Established trusting relationships with key clients and vendors
. Consistently met and/or exceeded client's deadline
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Media Consultants, Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Assistant to the Creative Director, 1996 - 1999
Worked with the Creative Director in all aspects of design and production,
from preliminary sketches to finished designs on the computer using IBM and
Macintosh platforms. Experienced in corporate and logo designs,
newsletters, brochures, point-of-purchase displays, newspaper and magazine
ads. Prepared the finished designs for print by traditional mechanical,
film output or by using our in-house on-demand fiery printer. Maintained
records regarding each design project and obtained quotes from vendors.
Responsible for training interns on our IBM and Macintosh computer systems.
Key Achievements:
. Consistently recognized for fresh and innovative ideas and applications
. Earned 1st award from the Art Director's Club in NJ
. Consistently met and/or exceeded client's deadline
Educational Background:
NJ City University, Jersey City, New Jersey May 1996 / Degree: Bachelor of
Arts, Major: Art; Specialization: Communication Design
Advanced computer proficiency in the following platforms and applications:
Cross Platform - Mac OS, Windows XP/2000, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe
Photoshop CS3, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Adobe Flash CS3, Adobe
Premiere 6.5, Adobe Acrobat Suite and Adobe InDesign; QuarkXPress 6.5;
Microsoft Office Suite 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Awards and Accomplishments:
Kyocera Employee Recognition November 2008 & January 2009
Kyocera Deputy Fire Marshall
. Act in place of the Fire Marshall / Assist the Fire Marshall
. Be familiar with the safety plan and location of primary and secondary
exits
. Provide help to anyone requiring assistance evacuating the building
Recipient of Graphic Design:USA American Graphic Design Award December
1998, 2005, 2006 & 2009
Sharp Employee Recognition September 2001 (As a temporary employee)
The Art Directors Club of NJ March 1997
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