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SAM MICHAEL CANGELOSI
ad2wg7@r.postjobfree.com 816-***-**** https://samcankc.wixsite.com/samcandesign Profile Versatile, results-driven, professional designer with a wealth of experience developing exceptional Senior leadership to provide innovative, marketing solutions. Proven problem solve with both analytical and creative skills, ability to resolve problems. A dedicated professional with a drive and skill set to excel. Graphic and Media Design
Logo Creation
Digital Graphics
Project Management Abilities
Microsoft Office Expertise
Advertising Familiarity
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator,
Dreamweaver)
Corporate Branding
Work Planning and Prioritization
Originality and Creativity
Problem Solving
Layout Design
Rough Sketching
Client Relations
Chart and Graph Development
Type Selection
Concept Development
Creative Thinking
Product Illustration
Team Collaboration
Art Conceptualization
Design Strategy
Open Road Brands Kansas City, MO
Senior License Designer
03/2021 - Current
Designed / Illustrated product for home decor
Design / Illustrate products for MLB, NHL, NBA, NFLPA and Negro Leagues
Product sold at Fantastics, Hobby Lobby, Ace Hardware Liberty Hospital Liberty, MO
Marketing/Creative Director
02/2015 - 03/2021
National award winning designs - Magazine design, brochures, billboards, TV, flat and digital ads
Designer coordinator for large community events, such as the Liberty Marathon and Big Bunny Bash
Patent awarded for Libby the Stork, for the Birthing Center Hallmark Cards & Gifts Kansas City, MO
Innovative, Conceptual License Lead
Designer III
02/2000 - 11/2014
Advanced Photoshop / Illustrator skills
Designer/Illustrator Party, Gifts, Plush,
Keepsakes. NFL, MLB, Disney, Lucas Films.
Patent awarded for new product
Sandy Inc Lenexa, Kansas
Art/Creative Director
01/1996 - 01/1999
Photoshop, Powerpoint, 3D
Point of purchase concept and display designs, client interaction Clients include: Maytag, Jenn-Air, Commerce Bank, Walmart, Jiffy Lube Gear For Sports Lenexa, Kansas
Senior Merchandise Print/Embroidery
Advanced Photoshop Illustrator
Working one on one with clients, and travel
Summary
Skills
Experience
Designer - Illustrator
01/1992 - 01/1996
Clients include: MLB, NBA, NCAA, NHL, Minor League Baseball
(Exclusive: Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Notre Dame)
Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Design Major / Illustration, Product design, Corporate design, Color and type 06/1991
Senior License Designer - Product for home decor - Illustrator, Photoshop Design/Illustrate products for MLB, NHL, NBA, NFLPA and Negro Leagues 2015 - 2021 Liberty Hospital, Liberty, Missouri Marketing/ Creative Director - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Powerpoint National award winning designs - Magazine design, Billboards, TV, flat and digital ads Designer coordinator for large community events, such as the Liberty Marathon Patent awarded for Libby the Stork, for the Birthing Center 2000 - 2014 Hallmark Cards, Kansas City, Missouri Innovative, Conceptual License Lead Designer lll Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Powerpoint Designer/Illustrator Party, Gifts, Plush, Keepsakes. NFL, MLB, Disney, Lucas Films. Patent awarded for new product
https://samcankc.wixsite.com/samcandesign
Education and Training
Interests
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