Project Manager Graphic Designer
Resume:
LEON LOGA
. Excellent Graphic / Web Designer who offers years of experience providing
graphic design services to companies and not-for profit organizations in
the United States and Ukraine.
. Background encompasses research, concept consumer design and brand
strategy, package and label design, sing and structural design,
production design, web design, and computer troubleshooting.
. Have Solid understanding of interactivity and dynamic visuals for web,
printing and production processes, per-press, proofing and
specifications.
. Mufti-talented designer skilled in several artistic mediums, including
photography, conceptual sketching, drawings and digital/vinyl printing-
production.
. Have solid artistic and design experience that excels in leading teams.
. Works effectively as an individual and as a team member in devising and
creating visually appealing designs.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, The University of the Arts,
Philadelphia, PA
TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT
Skills: Proficient in Adobe Suite CS6
( Including Photoshop CS5, InDesign, Acrobat on
Mac/PC platform), Familiar with digital
mailers, Advanced knowledge in Adobe Flash CS6,
Proficient in Digital media, Corel Draw X5,
Creative design layouts, Dreamweaver, Power
Point, Proficient in Complex problem solving,
Proficient in MS World, Excel, Outlook, Superb
eye for detail, Proficient in Interactivity and
Web design, Customized template design, Print
advertisements, Have Excellent communication
skills, Proficient to Publish websites using
FTP, Proficient in Branding and strategies
thinking, Advanced knowledge in HTML, CSS.
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS
Eastern Sign Tech, Burlington, NJ Nov 2013 - May
2014
Senior Graphic / UX Designer
Responsibilities:
. Responsible for working with stakeholders and project owners in a lead
role to drive projects forward through the UX Process, including
ideation, concepts, wireframes, hi-fidelity mockups, and other
deliverables.
. Experience of designing complex UI in Adobe Creative Suite CS6
(Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver), HTML5, CSS3,
environment.
. Translate business needs and requirements into excellent customer-centric
solutions that are designed responsively and device agnostic.
. Set up 2D and 3D sign layouts renderings for sign presentations.
. Designed shop drawings utilizing engineering and architectural blue print
for detail attachment. In addition, evaluated existing fabricated signs
and designed similar prototype for flexible fabrication based on shop
manager comments.
. Worked with estimator and project manager in order to solve any problems
correctly on company's budget and on-time.
. Set up digital graphics in full scale for router table.
. Designed new concept color renderings for indoor Center-Hungs with LED
displays.
. Marketed ETS thru mobile visual design in creating layouts for company
infrastructure and company's portfolio. Mobile layouts includes: company
logo, information, collateral material and other important documents.
. Updated and maintained graphics library records.
. Looking for a new opportunity (contract full-time or contract full-time
to hire).
Logadesign, Southampton, PA Nov 2012 - Nov
2013
Senior Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
. Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and
functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
. Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other
marketing outreach.
. Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal client
needs.
. Generated computer graphics and page-layout software, graphic elements
and photography.
. Edited existing PowerPoint slides to enhance the corporate message.
. Generated detailed specs of final designs.
. Updated computer graphic files using graphics software programs.
. Updated and maintained graphics library records.
. Designed art and copy layouts for direct mail advertising material.
. Created and resized images for wireless carrier delivery.
. Updated user interface, tools and web pages to meet branding guidelines
and web best practices for www.leonlogadesign.com.
. Experience of designing complex UI in Adobe Creative Suite CS6
(Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver), HTML5, CSS3 environment.
. Created visual applications for Android Design.
. Now actively looking for full-time contract or full-time contract to hire
position (part -time is optional).
Education Testing Service, Princeton, NJ Dec 2011 -
Oct 2012
Senior Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
. Created and designed graphic items for variety program in Education
Testing Service at Assessment Department.
. Incorporated these graphics into Word document, Internet Base Information
System (IBIS), and TCS_Workspace.
. Created aesthetically-pleasing artwork that complemented the products
according to program standard style.
. Developed Flash motion graphics for education test developers to use them
into online tests. For example, river direction, wind load for geography;
moving molecules and protons for chemistry, some physics elements as
well. Also use Flash for interactive charts and diagrams for
microeconomics.
. Utilized Microsoft SharePoint to organize and manage users' information
and to organize and store documents to enable personal productivity, keep
teams in sync, and projects on track.
. Programs include SAT I and II, PRAXIS, GRE, TExES, NJ Department of
Education, PARCC and others.
. Each program accumulated itself drawing for calculus, geometry, algebra,
physics, biology, economics, Music and language.
. Generated detailed specs of final designs.
. Updated and maintained graphics library records.
. Created and designed marketing layouts for production including Power
Point presentations.
. Printed materials.
. Created Forms Design ( letterhead, envelope, stationary, work orders,
estimate forms, ets.).
. Experience of designing complex UI in Adobe Creative Suite CS6
(Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver), HTML5, CSS3 environment.
. Awarded "Employee of the Month, April 2012".
. Researched current and emerging art and graphic design technologies.
. During three months period from Oct 11- Feb 11 actively looked for a job
and started to work as a freelancer.
NOVA SIGN Group, Berlin, NJ May 2011 - Dec
2011
Senior Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
. Created new color concept design for sign drawings.
. Set up fabrication drawings based on customers' budget requirements, and
company installation Profitability.
. Set up design for digital graphics and cut/plot vinyl using ROLAND - 60"
wide digital printer.
. Created Power Point presentations for signage marketing.
. Created Forms Design ( letterhead, envelope, stationary, work orders,
estimate forms, etc.).
. Experience of designing complex UI in Adobe Creative Suite CS6
(Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) environment.
. Updated and maintained graphics library records.
. Updated computer graphic files using graphics software programs.
. Upon last assignment was over, started to look for a new position and
joined ETS.
Eastern Sign Tech, Burlington, NJ Jan 2005 - Mar
2011
Senior UX Designer
Responsibilities:
. Created and designed new concept color drawings for pylon, monument,
wall, directional, channel letters
. And interior signs based on customer requirements and budget.
. Set up 2D and 3D sign layouts for first page in set drawings for
presentations.
. Designed shop drawings utilizing engineering and architectural blue print
for detail attachment.
. Worked with estimator and project manager in order to solve any problems
correctly on company's budget and on-time.
. Designed advertisement, direct mail, folders with inserts, tradeshow
banners, car wraps, posters, and Material wraps from concept through
completion.
. Collaborated with project managers to gather requirements and integrate
business objectives with customer needs during changeover Wachovia bank
to Wells Fargo bank.
. Determine the development of scenarios, navigational structures,
sitemaps, user flows, screen designs, functional templates, and
prototypes during changeover Wachovia bank to Wells Fargo bank.
. Set up and cut/plot vinyl - digital graphics, using Mimaki/Graphtech
plotters.
. Set up digital graphics in full scale for router table.
. Designed new concept color renderings for big outdoor stadium LED
displays.
. Created and designed web motion banners using Flash, Dreamweaver
softwares to marketing company's work portfolio and send completed files
to internet providers for posting. Also, developed several marketing
interactive project for CD distribution.
. Marketed ETS thru mobile visual design in creating layouts for company
infrastructure and company's portfolio. Mobile layouts includes: company
logo, information, collateral material and other important documents.
. Experience of designing complex UI in Adobe Creative Suite CS6
(Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) environment.
. Set up layouts for Android Design. Experienced with Test Driven
Development and visualization techniques using prototyping tools and
libraries.
. Created Power Point presentations for signage marketing and ran blue
prints layouts utilized Canon IPF8000S 42" - 36" wide format.
. Laid off and joined Nova Sign Group, LLC
EAST WEST Innovation, Pennsylvania, PA Jan 2004 - Jan
2005
Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
. Created and designed visual graphics for Bath Sponges' products based on
existing layouts.
. Developed and designed new packages concept for Bath Sponges.
. Created new logo and business card for East West Innovation (HK) Ltd.
. Upon finished contract joined EST.
Gray Matter, Pottstown, PA Oct 2004 - Jan
2004
Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
. Worked for a new Eagle view Residential Real Estate Company branding
concept.
. Created and designed a new logo, letterhead, folder, business card,
postcards and folder inserts Information during advertisement campaign.
. Communicated between art director and customer during conference calls in
order to make necessary information.
. Created Forms Design ( letterhead, envelope, stationary, work orders,
estimate forms, etc.).
. Experience of designing complex UI in Adobe Creative Suite CS6
(Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) environment.
. Updated and corrected in design layouts.
. Worked with internal clients to determine strategy and design for annual
marketing campaigns.
. In the end of October actively looked for a job and joined East West
Innovation Ltd.
Spiker Design, Norristown, PA May 2003 -
Oct 2004
Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
. Collaborated with particular vendor to ensure design style consistency
and incorporate approved style for New Aramark Healthcare Leadership
Institute identity.
. Designed a new letterhead, folders, e-commerce website pages, and other
collateral material during
. Advertisement campaign for Aramark Healthcare Leadership Institute.
. Participated in conference calls during design/working time in order to
achieve best possible way to solve client request.
. Created several banners for different clients.
. Experience of designing complex UI in Adobe Creative Suite CS6
(Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver) environment.
. Updated computer graphic files using graphics software programs.
. In the end of assignments actively looked for a job and joined Gray
Matter, Inc.
Mattel, Mount Laurel, NJ Jan 2002 -
Jan 2003
Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
. Worked as a part of a graphic design team in developing package design
for several Mattel products.
. Traced and vectored existing toys images for particular digital layouts.
. Utilized existing digital layouts to develop new package look.
. Experience of designing complex UI in Adobe Creative Suite CS6
(Illustrator, Photoshop) environment.
.
. During one month period from Jan 03 - Mar 03 actively looked for a job
and joined Spiker Design, Inc.
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA Jan 2001 -
May 2003
Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
. Managed and troubleshot 18 computers and a scanner station.
. Provided student support in resolving technical issues.
. Instructed proposal team in the use of computer software graphical
elements and aesthetic standards.
Info Planet, Philadelphia, PA Jun 2000 -
Sep 2000
UI/UX Designer
Responsibilities:
. Created and designed a new brand identity including logo, letterhead,
business card, folder and inserts for Info planet-USA
. Designed user interface, tools and web pages for Info planet-USA to meet
branding guidelines and webBest practices.
. Designed wireframes and compositions for Info planet-USA web projects.
. Prepared all necessary documents and myself to get in to The University
of the Arts.
Beer Center, Philadelphia, PA Mar 1999 -
Mar 2000
Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
. Created and designed custom made interior 3D window design using
cardboard boxes to achieve
. Mountain look used acrylic and interior wall paint colors for rendering.
. Located actual beer bottles on each available mountain pick.
. Created a new concept logo, business card, flyer, and poster - calendar
for production and distributions.
. During two months period from Mar 00 - Jun 00 actively looked for a job
and joined Info planet-USA.
Chartkov Liquor Plant, Chartkov, Ukraine Mar 1997 -
Sep 1997
Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
. Conducted research, determined client needs, conceived and created a
corporate identity.
. Developed an effective brand strategy and designed labels that
facilitated and increased sales.
. Coordinated translation of labels and sales materials.
. Designed art and copy layouts for direct mail advertising materials.
The Palace of Children and Juniors, Kiev, Ukraine Jan 1995 -
Dec 1996
Graphic Designer
Responsibilities:
. Conducted research, determined client needs and created corporate
identity including logotype, wrap Paper and business card.
. Provided pre-press assistance.
. Collaborated with vendors to ensure style consistency with other
marketing materials.
. Generated detailed specs of final designs.[pic][pic]
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