JAMES RESTUCCIA

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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New Windsor, NY 12553

845-***-****

ac4quk@r.postjobfree.com

https://restucciaj.wixsite.com/myportfolio

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-restuccia-3171581a CONTACT

ESLIDE

Freelance, Presentation Specialist New York, NY – September 2017 to Present

• Design presentations using company branding guidelines.

• Create original graphic content for slides.

• Update existing templates incorporating new content.

• Create charts, graphs infographics and icons.

• Provide quality assurance of all deliverables.

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL

Director, Graphic Design Parsippany, NJ – April 2013 to August 2017

• Manage the creative department providing all design support for three New Jersey offices ensuring branding guidelines are met.

• Oversee design, development and production of all creative materials.

• Create original art: flyers, brochures, pitch books, offering memorandums, placemats, web graphics, charts, maps, illustrator icons, direct-mail advertising, campaign development, email blasts and newsletters.

• Liaise with internal / external clients, third-party agencies, designers, researchers, brokers and all levels of executives on a by-project basis.

• Participate in recruiting pitches for new business and new hire opportunities.

• Update web/databases utilizing content management system SiteCore.

• Create PowerPoint presentations and templates.

• Hold kick-off meetings with internal / external clients to determine scope and depth of projects.

• Efficient in meeting tight deadlines, project management and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

• Partner with outside vendors to secure competitive bids; negotiating pricing and contracts when necessary.

WILLIAMS LEA (UBS)

Project Manager, Graphics Weehawken, NJ – June 2011 to November 2012

• Direct and manage project development of micro-sites, landing pages, email blasts and print collateral from conception through completion.

• Draft budget proposals and requirements documentation.

• Liaise with project stakeholders for Wealth Management, Corporate Real Estate and Banking, delivering progress reports and presentations of final product.

• Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.

• Plan and schedule project time lines and milestones.

• Effectively communicate projects to creative team, including graphic designers, software developers by delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.

PFIZER (Wyeth)

Senior Multi-media Specialist Pearl River, NY – September 2001 to June 2011

• Design multimedia projects delivering effective designs that precisely translate the company’s vision, mission and values.

• Met with internal stakeholders to determine scope and complexity of projects.

• Manage projects by establishing time lines, obtaining and providing external vendor quotes and keeping budgets on track.

• Create high-level multimedia presentations and design themes used for employee training videos and educational materials.

• Co-develop an on-line requisition form eliminating paperwork and improving project work flow and cycle time.

• Work as on-site photographer.

• Support Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) New Employee Orientation materials, i.e., brochure, video and presentations.

SKILLS

CREATIVE CLOUD - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver

MICROSOFT OFFICE - PowerPoint, Excel, Word

EMAIL MARKETING - WhatCounts, Savista

EDUCATION

BA Fine Arts - Graphic Design

SUNY Purchase - 1998

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