Graphic Design, Advertising and Creative

Bryan A Kaplan

** ******* ******, ********, ** **880 203-***-****

*********@*****.*** www.BKreative.biz

KEY SKILLS

• Artistic and creative individual who demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills

• Superior organizational skills; remain detail oriented and focused until project completion

• Experience using computer applications, Adobe- Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; Microsoft- Excel,

Word, PowerPoint; WordPress, Wix; Social Media– Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram

• Broad knowledge of advertising, graphic design and mass communications through prior course work and

work experience

EDUCATION

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Bachelor of Arts, Communications with an emphasis in Creative Advertising August 2011 – May 2014

Graduated Cum Laude

University Of Tampa, Tampa, Florida

Communications, TV/Film GPA: 3.4 August 2009 – May 2011

DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Website Designer, OneMoreQuestion.net, N orwalk, CT January 2014 - Present

• Currently designing a website to answer individuals insurance questions

• Hired and manage a programmer to assist in creating the website

• Project Manager

Design Assistant, Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY Summer 2013 – May 2014

• Contributed to development of Elsinore Brewing Company logo

• Strengthened skills in Adobe software and creative process

• Prepared poster and brochure designs for Marist in Manhattan, Marist MBA, Marist Winter Session,

Marist Summer Pre-College, Marist Student Life

Intern, Full Deck Desig n, Clinton Corners, NY Summer 2013

• Aided in development of a logo for the Marist College Center for Sports Communications

• Assisted with design and establishing websites for Vassar-Warner Senior Residence,

Ralph T. Waterman Bird Club and Loma Kachi

Intern/Contractor, Martinelli Custom Publishing, Poughkeepsie, NY September 2012 - March 2013

• Updated media kit and promotions for Amtrak NY By Rail magazine

• Updated PowerPoint presentation

• Researched relevant marketing information

Account Intern, Maude, New York, NY Summer 2011- 2012

• Prepared relevant advertising and marketing research

• Discussed ideas for advertising in think tanks

• Held bi-weekly meetings to discuss new trends

• Prepared power point presentations for clients

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Capstone Project, Marist Media Arts Department, Poughkeepsie NY Spring 2014

Marketing Intern, Hudson Valley Magazine, Poughkeepsie, NY Summer 2013

Intern, Picture Shack Entertainment, New York, NY Summer 2010

COLLEGE ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP

Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity-Delta Theta Chapter (Co-Philanthropy, Corresponding Secretary, Vice President)

University of Tampa Spartans Division I Club Roller Hockey Team (2009 –2011) SEC Champions

(2010) National Championship Tournament Fourth Place (2010/2011)

National Society for Leadership and Success – Tampa (FL) Chapter (September 2010 – Present)

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