Design Project
Resume:
Benitha A. George
Garden City Park, NY 11040
abnj03@r.postjobfree.com
516-***-**** (cell) 516-***-**** (home)
Objective: To obtain a graphic design position where I can continue to utilize my skills in advertising and print design.
Education: Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus
B.F.A. in Computer Graphics
Graduated: May 2005
Computer Skills: Operating Systems and Environments: MS Windows and Mac OS, Flight Check, Fetch, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe
Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Creo - Prinergy, Adobe Premiere, Flash, Director, After Effects, and knowledge of Dreamweaver and HTML.
Work Experience:
April 2008 – June 2009
Print Production Artist at Holsted Marketing Inc. – New York City, NY
Worked closely with Creative Director and Art Director in creating seasonal jewelry product launches for clients.
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Designed and typeset direct mail pieces such as bangtails, invitations, postcards and catalogues for various clients in the U.S and Europe,
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such as Macys, Sears, Blair, Fingerhut, Fashion Bug, Catherine’s and Daxon.
Conducted visual research by preparing material for the firm using the Internet and stock photography.
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Created PDF and ZIP files, as well as collected files for print.
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Prepared and retouched images of jewelry and models for print and web (color correction, creating clipping paths, etc).
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Helped design Internet landing, email and banner pages for clients showcasing latest jewelry lines.
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Met deadlines through weekly meetings between creative and marketing teams.
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February 2006 – April 2008
Senior Graphic Designer at One Source Visual Marketing Solutions - Long Island City, NY
Responsible for the design and production of visual displays used in over 130 Sephora stores throughout the USA, Canada and Europe.
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Worked closely with various cosmetic brands in designing their seasonal product launches.
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Designed and typeset all graphics as well as prepared files for print and color correction.
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Worked diligently with clients by giving them the insight and understanding of all the job specifications from conception to completion.
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Met all deadlines set by Sephora and following each project from start to finish.
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Updated and maintained all graphics through work orders set through Sephora's online website for all U.S. and Canadian stores.
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Knowledgeable in all job specifications such as design layout, color correction, materials, negotiating with venders and keeping within the
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client's budget.
February 2004 - February 2006
Intern and Junior Graphic Designer at Harrison, Leifer, and Dimarco Inc. - Rockville Centre, NY
Prepared and retouched images for print and web (color correction, creating clipping paths, etc).
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Conducted visual research by preparing material for the firm using the Internet and stock photography CDs.
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Assisted the firm in preparing mockups and other presentation documents.
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Created PDF files of finished products for clients and the company.
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Worked with art directors and creative directors in managing production flow.
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Awards/Special Recognition:
Student Boli 32 (Best on Long Island awarded by the Long Island Advertising Club): Gold Winner - May 2005
The Student BOLI competition was designed for students to display their talents by presenting a real-life challenge. Each team was given
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the task to complete eight specific assignments, which included a black and white magazine ad, a black and white newspaper ad, a tri-fold
brochure, a folder, a bumper sticker, a poster, a direct mail campaign and a 30 second script PSA radio commercial for Sustainable Long
Island. Sustainable Long Island is a New York State chartered, federally tax exempt regional nonprofit corporation serving Nassau and
Suffolk Counties.
O'Malley Art Scholarship January 2005 & January 2002
The O'Malley Art Scholarship was a $500 dollar award that is granted to art students for special projects and supplies.
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Student Boli 31 (Best on Long Island awarded by the Long Island Advertising Club): Best in Category Winner - May 2004
The Student BOLI competition was designed for student's to display their talents by presenting a real-life challenge. Each team was given
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the task to complete five specific assignments, which included a logo, two brochures (descriptive and Fund raising), a poster and a print ad
for Angela's House. Angela's House, is a special home for medically fragile and technology dependent children.
Mandala Project printed in “Digital Imaging with Photoshop 7” by Philip Krejcareck May 2002
The Mandala project was a design that formed a series of geometric patterns in a circular form. The design resembles Mandala's that are
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used in Hinduism and Buddhism as aids to meditation.
EAB Bank Gallery Show May 2001
The EAB Bank Gallery Show displayed series of drawings I created dealing with the human form in motion.
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References: Available upon request.
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