EXPERIENCE

**** ** ******* • Pratt Institute

Light, Color & Design and Digital Art instructor where I help students explore and master the interplay of color, light, and form in artistic expressions, fostering a deep appreciation for aesthetics and design principles.

2014 to Present • DesignTech Services (www.designtechnyc.com) Adobe Applications Trainer, Design Room Workflow analyst and Efficiency Expert, Mac IT Specialist Responsible for Adobe Training in Illustrator and Photoshop for working professionals. Increased their productivity and knowledge of the programs. IT tech for Macintosh computers in the design environment. 2007 to 2013 • Almar Sales Company, Art Director

Manage all aspects of a busy deadline-driven design department. Mentor, train and direct a staff of 4 designers. Oversee all projects, scheduling and distribution of work. Creatively art direct all designs while safeguarding brand and licensing consistency. Maintain and organize a complex server housing thousands of artwork files. Conceptualize and art direct photoshoots. Work closely with sales, production and overseas factories to ensure product design is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. 2001 to 2009 • Marvel Entertainment • Comic Book Letterer & Designer Designed title pages, word balloons, and sound effects in Illustrator for an array of monthly comic books published through Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse Comics, including Batman, Star Wars, The Amazing Spider-man, The Avengers, Iron Man and Thor. Responsible for final pre-press production. CONSULTANT/FREELANCE

2014-2014 • Coty, Production Artist

Finalize production art for in-store signage and product displays using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Was responsible for understanding complex server filing system in order to provide files for makers in a timely and organized manner.

2014 to 2014 • Bliss, Design Consultant

Execute promotional programs, photography, retouching, production, overall organization and timely delivery of all creative assets including ads, brochures, direct mail, merchandising, and web banners. 2013 to 2014 • NCG Visuals, Designer/Production Artist Responsible for the design of signage and store displays for the New York Jets, St. Johns University as well as Neutrogena Cosmetics. Production duties include checking graphics files for correct formats, naming conventions and color separations. Release accurate and complex files to vendors and to production services using FTP. Follow pre–flight, prepress checklist to ensure that all procedures have been followed. Troubleshoot files, trafficking projects, design and alterations. Maintain and upload final files to servers for future use.

2006 to 2007 • Designer • IMT Accessories

Designed and illustrated stationary and coloring books for private and national brands including Nestle, Tootsie Roll, Dubble Bubble and Peeps.

RANDOLPH GENTILE

328 Manor Ave, Cranford, NJ • T: 347-***-**** E: ad03yt@r.postjobfree.com portfolio: http://www.coroflot.com/randolphgentile EDUCATION

2000 to 2003 • Pratt Institute

AOS Illustration

Dean’s List 2000 to 2003

1997 to 1998 • SUNY Ulster

AOS Graphic Design