CREATIVE/MEDIA EXPERIENCE:
august **** - present NJ Jewish News • media / art director
Four newspapers acquired by The New York Jewish Week: MetroWest, weekly, Monmouth/Middlesex, 2 bi-weekly’s
and Princeton/Mercer/Buck’s County, a monthly. Oversee all issues as well as design produce cover packages.
august 2003 - present THE JEWISH WEEK Newspaper, NYC • media / art director
Design/produce the nations largest weekly Jewish publication. Work closely with and manage freelance artists, staff photographers as well as
production departmet. Also, work closely with sales staff to produce/design advertisements and collateral material/POP items for high-end
client base and potential new advertisers.
COMBINED PUBLICATIONS, A TOTAL OF 160 ISSUES PER YEAR
CURRENT/PREVIOUS FREELANCE WORK:
dec. 2010 - present PASSPORT Magazine • design/production manager
Design/produce monthly 4-colory glossy travel magazine as well as online banner ads and collateral materials.
nov. 2010 - dec. 2015 EXQUISITELY EDGY Magazine • art director
Design/produce quaterly fashion magazine for eccoci and limited editions for her stores.
oct. 1994 - nov. 2010 THE NEW YORK TIMES, NYC • graphic designer
On a weekly basis design and produce advertisements and spec work for existing, as well as new advertisers, for this daily newspaper.
june 2007, 2008, 2010 Hertiage of Pride, NYC • art director
Design/produce, four-color glossy, official pride guide for Heritage of Pride Organization in New York City, circulation 100,000.
december 2000 - may 2002 LIVING IN STAMFORD Magazine, Stamford, Connecticut
• senior art director/media planner (pt)
Art direction, advertisement and editorial design and layout, direct photo shoots and managed production schedule for four color glossy lifestyle
magazine. Sold advertising space to advertisers as well as assisting them with design and production of their materials.
july 1994 - january 2002 DAN BOCCHINO PRODUCTIONS, Stamford, Connecticut
• project manager/creative director
Owned/operated very successful advertising agency/design studio servicing a wide range of clients/publications throughout
the New York Metropolitan area.
• Design Editor. The Stamford Advocate/Greenwich Time. Series of specialty publications including: Annual Kitchen and Bath Showcase,
(annual 4/C, high gloss publication), Auto Intro, Auto Leasing, and Employment Extra. Also assist AE’s to client meetings.
AWARDS:
American Jewish Press Assocation • Second Place - Simon Rockower Award
Award for Excellence in Special Sections or Supplements
The Jewish Week - Dan Bocchino - Kosher Wine Guide 2017 • June19, 2018.
American Jewish Press Assocation • First Place - Simon Rockower Award
Design Excellence in Special Sections or Supplements
The Jewish Week - Dan Bocchino - Text/Context • June16, 2010.
“Colors are great! Wonderful use of typography and original art.” -AJPA
New York State Press Association • First Place - Division 4
The Jewish Week - Dan Bocchino - Israel Travel • Sept. 16, 2005
“Beautiful cover. love the typeface style, and the colors, and the pillar
in the upper left corner. Makes me want to visit!” -NYSPA
NYSPA • Second Place - Historical, Anniversary, or Progress Editions
The Jewish Week - Dan Bocchino - Synagogues Now • June 24, 2005
“Excellent use of color and design elements” -NYSPA
ADRIAN Advertising Competition received Award in category
Magazines/Consumer-Rooms/ Travel/Sales 1995
computer skills: (MAC/PC) Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Quark and K4