Design Graphic Designer

Kritika Prasad-Kommuri

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ********* ******

City: Pacifica

State: CA

Zip: 94044

Country: USA

Phone: 650-***-****

Skill Level: Entry

Salary Range: $60,000

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KRITIKA PRASAD-KOMMURI

Portfolio: kritika.kommuri.com Email: ******@*****.*** Phone: 650-***-**** San Francisco, CA

Art Director & Graphic Designer

Creative and inspired Art Director and Graphic Designer with over 5 years of experience in the conceptualization, design, and production of a wide range of projects ranging from corporate collateral, to retail signage and packaging design, to award-winning advertising campaigns.

Awards, Honors, Recognitions & Publications

Silver ADDY Awards, 2012

Adsoftheworld.com: http://adsoftheworld.com/media/print/oxo_control_the_chaos_volcano

Spring Show, 2012: Academy of Art University (Maitri.org)

Spring Show, 2012: Academy of Art University (Trigger X)

Winter Show, 2009: Academy of Art University (Nissan Cube)

Excellence in Community Service - Shree Sanatan Mandir, San Bruno (2008)

Golden Key Honor Society - Lifetime Member

California Golden State Honor Society - Lifetime Member

Skills & Qualifications

* Strong background in concept development, typography, layout and color theory.

* Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat.

* Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

* Working knowledge of Flash and Final Cut Pro 7.

* Fluent in English and Hindi.

Experience

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Independent Consultant): William Sonoma, Inc., San Francisco, CA (February 2013)

William Sonoma, inc. is a premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States and Canada. Some of its subsidiary brands include William Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm and Rejuvenation.

As a freelance designer, I designed website comps for the William Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm brands for an international project.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Volunteer): Shree Sanatan Mandir, San Bruno, CA (June 2008 - Present)

Shree Sanatan Mandir is a local non-profit organization that provides cultural and educational needs for the Hindu families in the Bay Area.

I currently volunteer at this non-profit organization. My responsibilities include conceptualizing, designing and managing all event flyers, newspaper advertisements, print publications, and annual calendars.

CREATIVE INTERN: Titan Worldwide, San Francisco, CA (February 2012 - June 2012)

Titan is the largest municipal advertising sales company in the United States. It specializes in transit, airport and out-of-home advertising.

As a creative intern at Titan, I worked closely with the Marketing and Design team to produce client projects, speculation art, and corporate collateral pieces. Projects included bus and rail advertisements, transit station posters and billboards, and comps for station domination scenarios.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR: Sutti Associates, Burlingame, CA (October 2004 - May 2010)

Sutti Associates is a specialty design/build firm that creates successful retail environments and brands through innovative merchandising and store design.

Besides producing and managing contract documents, I participated in the design and development of creative retail marketing and merchandising programs. Projects included custom packaging and label design, point of sale signage, retail displays, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, and survey booklets.

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN: Make-A-Wish Foundation, San Francisco, CA (January 2003 - December 2003)

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is an internationally re-known non-profit organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

As a Graphic Design Intern, I was responsible for designing brochures, assisting with publication layout, and creating compelling newspaper advertisements and direct mail pieces to promote fundraisers and attract donors.

Education

Master of Fine Arts

Academy of Art University, School of Advertising (Art Direction)

Bachelor of Science - Magna Cum Laude

San Francisco State University, Industrial Technology (Visual Communication)

References

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