Graphic Designer Sales

GUSTAVO FERNANDEZ

http://www.gufadesigns.com

****@***********.***

SUMMARY

Highly creative, versatile and talented graphic designer with profound ability to increase client satisfaction by developing contemporary state of art computerized graphic visuals. Effective communicator known for building strategic partnerships. Quickly able to master new roles and technologies. Reputation for integrity, problem solving abilities, work ethic and dedication. Fluent in English & Spanish.

EXPERIENCE

June 2013 to J&R ADVENTURES, Deerfield Beach, FL

Present Art Director

Led creative campaigns for Joe Bonamassa and Tribute brand (including newsletters' design, e-mail Blast, flyers, brochures, apparel, banners, CD Covers).Directed Life Style Photo of products, designed and updated corporate website. Contributed to a sales increase of >30% / year.

August 2012 to PROTECTION & BALLISTICS LLC, Weston, FL

June 2013 Marketing Director & Advertising

Developed company's image with Brochures, Advertising, Marketing which Increased sales >10%/ 3 months. Coordinated new protective packing allowing delivery of product with no shipping defects.

December 2009 to HENER GROUP USA LLC, Miramar, FL

June 2012 Senior Graphic Designer

Developed creative campaigns for clients such as: South Dade Toyota of Homestead, Press X Press, Smells, & Barbara Palacios. Directed media ADS:TV, Newspaper, Magazines& Printing production. Helped to win largest deal of the year with "South Dade Toyota" due to new customers increase. Supervised events for Miami Herald, City of Homestead and Univision TV.

May 2010 to SUMBEAN LATIN AMERICA, Miami, FL

October 2011 Freelance Graphic Designer

Redesigned and improved Sales Pocket Catalog Brochures. Improved the look and feel of the overall design and image of US and Latin American material.

April 2010 to DISCOVERY CHANNEL LATINO, Miami, FL

November 2011 Graphic Designer/Package Designer

Created packaging & imaging for corporate website and lotteries winners travel kits. Helped to Increase contests participant in a 70% & website visits in 100%.

March 2009 to NOTICIERO “COMO INMIGRAR A USA”, Miami, FL

June 2010 Producer and Art Director

Served as creative producer for the Eduardo Soto TV News Show and Art director of "Como Inmigrar a USA" newspaper. Increased turn-around and improvement of the newspaper's image and add space in Miami Dade County. Newspaper stands emptied daily vs 3 weeks previously. Helped to increase customers calls in 100%.

September 2008 to AMERICA TEVE, CHANNEL 41 WJAN, Miami, FL

May 2009 Producer and Editor

Created, wrote and edited scripts for all sketches, new characters and show segments of EL SHOW DE FERNANDO HIDALGO which contributed to a ratings increase of 20% and CSAT from 50% to 95%.

June 2007 to UNIVERSITY TEACHER EXPERIENCE

September 2008 MONTE AVILA UNIVERSITY, Venezuela

(Advertising, Design & Visual Communication Professor)

September 2003 to MATRIX PUBLICIDAD, Caracas, Venezuela

October 2006 Sr. Graphic Designer

May 1999 to THE WALT DISNEY PICTURES, Caracas, Venezuela

September 2003 Graphic Designer

February 1998 to 20th CENTURY FOX VENEZUELA, Caracas, Venezuela

May 2002 Graphic Designer

FREELANCE - RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

1996 to Various Companies

2002

LUCAS FILMS (1999 to 2002); TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX PICTURES (1999 to 2002) WARNER BROS. PICTURES (1999 to 2002); COCA-COLA (1999); CLEVELAND NIGHT LIFE MAGAZINE (1998); J.MC. YOUNG RUBICAM (1996)

TRAINING

APPLE Platform Certificate – Venezuela (1998).

Sculpture, Illustration & Graphic Design - Rafael Barrios, Venezuela (1995).

Specialization in Magazines Text Design - Latouche Pardo, Venezuela (1994).

EDUCATION

New Professions Inst., Venezuela (1997).

Advertisement & Marketing Degree

Caracas Design Institute, Venezuela (1996).

Graphic Arts & Design Degree

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