Graphic Designer Design
Resume:
Dana S. Owens
Fine Artist, Illustrator, Graphic Designer
**** ********* **. *** ***** CA • 92109
518-***-**** • ******************@*****.***
WWW.DANATOONSTUDIOS.COM
-Founder of The Machine a Creative Coop- Art Studio/Gallery,
-Creator of Smallbany-Official webcomic of Albany NY,
-CEO All the Ups Inc.
EDUCATION:
State University of New York- Albany, NY
Bachelors of Fine Arts, 2013
Painting/Digital Media/Screen Printing
Sage College- Albany, NY
Associate's Degree- Illustration
Illustration/Graphic Design Major, 2003-2005
Ballston Spa High School- Ballston Spa
Concentration in Art/Digital Media 1999-2003
CEO-Co-Founder- All the Ups inc.- Graphic Designer and Chief Executive Officer, September 2015-Present. Events Based Smartphone application and Controlled digital Scavenger Hunts and Controlled Digital Marketing.
-Meet with Investors and Clients
-Organize Promotional Events
-Graphic Design- All promotional Material (web, print, brochure, App Icons, skins, layouts)
Founder, The Machine: A Creative CoOp-Art Studio/Gallery, Albany, NY, August 2013 – September 2015
• Variety of music and art related events, including several SUNY Albany art events
• Collaborative art studio used by artists and musicians as an initial exhibition space
• Commercial art space for graphic design and screen printing
Creator of SmallbanyToons-2007-present- Facebook User Submission WebComic/Blog. Smallbany focuses on highlighting everything and anything that makes the Capital Region unique and funny. Smallbany has been featured on WNYT News Channel 13, WNYT News Channel 10, Metroland. Had a viral reach of 40k with “Ghetto Chopper Tshirt”.
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Graphic Illustration/Graphic Design/Sign Fabrication Commissioned Murals
-Mural located private residence San Diego, CA 2017- commissioned to cover several walls in Private Pacific Beach home.
-Commissioned Mural- School of Rock Loudonville, NY-2017
-Custom Holiday “CaricaTOONs”-2016- Designed several custom digital Caricatures for various clients in NYC, Philly, Upstate NY
-Music Video for Ragliacci Clown to promote Troy Holiday Flea Market 2016- Filmed/Produced/Edited short Music video to promote musician and event.
-Published Illustrations-Yiddische Yoga
Ben Yehuda Press 2016-illustrated entire book and layout. In several bookstores locally and in NYC including Jewish Museum Bookstore.
-Beer Diviner Tap-Room Sign- Redesigned and fabricated hanging Tap-Room sign for Beer Diviner Tap Room, Troy NY-2016
-Albany Historical Society fundraiser “Built”- 2016- Triptych Painting purchased by reputable Audio/Video Corp. for install in board room.
-All the Ups Inc. Graphic Designer 2016- Designed app graphics/promotional/branding graphics for local tech startup.
-Composite Illustration Design for B95.5/Cat 103.5FM Radio DJ’s
Albany NY 2016-commissioned to illustrate radio DJ’s for coloring contest.
-Logo Design for the Tiki Barggh/Dark Bay Yacht Club-Albany NY Larry Davis 2016.
-Ben & Jerry promotional Heads-St. Rose College Albany NY 2016- commissioned to create wooden heads for Ben & Jerry/Bernie Sanders Rally.
-Bernie Sanders Rally Banner- Washington Ave Armory NY 2016- commissioned to create/paint giant Bernie Banner for Bernie Sanders Rally, got to meet & greet with Senator Bernie Sander
-Mural Located in Esperantos-Caroline St. Saratoga Springs NY 2016-
Commissioned to paint mural inside a popular Pizzeria.
-Logo Design for Lumber-Jacks coffee shop
Hoosick Falls, NY 2015- Designed bear logo for all branding.
-Storefront Commission/Fabrication
Capital Car Share non-profit, Lark St. NY 2015- Commissioned to fabricate shop hanging sign.
-Designed Photo Op for Albany Barn
-Fusion Fundraiser, NY 2015- Created and fabricated giant photo op for Barn annual Fundraiser.
-Designed Arbor Hill Wall of Honor Sign
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s Office, NY 2015- Designed layout/graphics for giant public display.
-Mural located private residence
San Diego, CA 2015- commissioned to cover several walls in Private Pacific Beach home.
-Mural located at Cafe Hollywood Bar, Lark St. Albany, NY 2015- Commissioned to cover all upstairs walls with Hollywood Characters/faux paint white brick to natural brick.
-Mural located at Madison movie Theater Albany, NY 2014- Commissioned to design and apply new logo/mural to main lobby.
-Mural located at the Newberry Music Venue/Comedy Works, Saratoga Springs, NY 2014- Commissioned to paint 2 floor staircase mural to immortalize deceased comedians and musicians integrated into various Saratoga Springs Buildings.
-Planned Parenthood Giraffe Award- Commissioned to Design/Fabricate Award for Recipient Susie Essman from HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, 2014.
-Live Painting for Albany Barn Annual Fundraiser Fusion Event, 2014- Hired to entertain guests and donors for Albany Barn.
-Elda's/Graney’s Irish Pub, Albany, NY New Branding Logo/Various Illustrations, 2014- Commissioned to recreate new graphics for restaurant.
-Tommy Nicchi, Saratoga, NY Several Saratoga Race Track Themed Commissioned Paintings, 2014.
-Mayor Kathy Sheehan Inauguration 2014, Albany, NY- 2014- Commissioned to Fabricate Albany City Seal for Stage.
-Relentless Awareness Public Relations Firm, Albany, NY- Commissioned to create and fabricate Logo Design & Large Plexiglass Emblem for new office location, 2011.
-Capital Cash Pawn Shop- Troy, NY- Commissioned to create Logo Design/ Various Illustrations, 2006.
-Donna Whyte-Teaching Consultant, Saratoga Springs, NY/ Crystal Springs Publications. Commissioned to illustrate Children’s Learning Guide- 2002.
NOTABLE WORKS PUBLISHED:
-Yiddische Yoga- Ben Yehuda Press 2016
-Times Union 518 Life Holiday Illustrations, 2014
-Knickerbocker Ledger Various Illustrations including web-comic "Smallbany", 2010
-Times Union Newspaper Featured Local Artist Section, 2009
-NY Thoroughbred Breeders Magazine Illustrations Accompanying Several Articles, 2003-2005
-Crystal Springs Publishing Illustrated "Read with your Smartie" Children’s Book, 2002
AWARDS, FEATURES, AND RECOGNITIONS:
Yiddische Yoga Mentions- Saratogian, Haddassah, World Jewish News, Jewish Museum Bookstore NYC
"Best Arts Ambassador in the Capital Region", Metroland, 2015
Exhibition NYS Assembly Office, 2014
Machine CoOp Article-Metroland, 2014
Machine CoOp SUNY Alumni 30 under 30 Article- SUNY Alumni Magazine 2014
Albany Historical Foundation BUILT Exhibition-Several Art Pieces/ SmallbanyToons exhibited, 2013/2014/2015/2016/17
News Channel 13 WNYT interview, Machine CoOp
Knickerbocker Film Festival- Best Documentary "Smallbany", 2013
News Channel 13 WNYT Interview, "Smallbany”, 2013
Knickerbocker Ledger 30 under 30 Award, 2012
Crest Fest Art Show -Several Window Paintings exhibited-Brooklyn, NY, 2012
"SmallbanyToons"-Community Based Web-Comic, 2010-Present
Knowledge of Computer Systems
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere etc)
• Microsoft Office, Macintosh Operating System, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google Drive
Additional Experience
• Client Based Design/Conveying Vision/Event Coordination
• Digitize Layouts/Proposals for Print and Web Ads
• Screen Printing Process/Design for Multilayer Prints
• Art Coaching/Design (Interior) Consulting
• Sign Fabrication /Installation, Mural Painting, Bar/Restaurant Decor, Art Handling and Installation
• Versatile Design Styles & Mediums
• Video/Photo Production, Retouching, Editing and Audio Recording
Professional References:
Tommy Nicchi- Owner/Operator of the Comedy Works, Indulge inc.- Saratoga Springs
Tess Collins- Owner/Operator of Mcgearys Irish Pub- Albany
Joe Bonilla- CEO for Relentless Awareness Public Relations Firm- Albany
Larry Davis- CEO COMMSOFT Software Development Firm
Kristen Holler- Director of the Albany Barn
Personal References:
Sean Allison- 631-***-****
Assistant Chef- Capital City Gastro Pub
Rick Spratt- 518-***-****
NYS Judiciary Data IT
Mic DiBellis- 610-***-****
Professional Screen Printer
Audrey Bell- 201-***-****
Credit Consultant
*Samples of all work can be viewed on my portfolio/website:
www.DanaToonStudios.com
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