PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjcaruso/
Online Portfolio
http://tjc1808t.wix.com/tcarusoportfolio
Brooklyn, N.Y.
SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Advertising/Graphic Design. 3.7 GPA New York, NY 2010-2014
• Studied computer graphics-web design; photoshop-advertising design; illustrator image design; drawing-studio art.
• Multiple ads and designs chosen and displayed for Senior Portfolio Exhibition Adobe Creative Suite
Typography
Presentation Design
Print Design
Layout
Microsoft Office Suite
Photography
Presentations
Hand Drawing/Sketching
Communications
Time Management
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Creativity
THOMAS CARUSO Multi-talented artist with 5+ years of experience creating Advertising and Graphic Design. Strongly skilled at product/packaging design as well as advertisements. Working alone or part of a team, my designs help inspire and sell brands to major clients. AZZURE HOME, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
New York, N.Y. January 2017- April 2020
• Design home goods and pet products. Create mock ups of new products for prospective clients. Additional responsibilities include: photographing samples and photo editing, package/hang tag design, production, client presentations. HYPNOTIC HATS, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
New York, N.Y. March- October 2015
• Designed socks and its packaging for various clients. Responsibilities also included photographing samples, organizing showroom, production, create presentation displays. CARROTNEWYORK, GRAPHIC DESIGN
New York, N.Y. September - December 2013
•Designed brochures, flyers, and a board game. Assisted in various government based projects using Photoshop, InDesign and Powerpoint. MARKE COMMUNICATIONS, ADVERTISING INTERN
New York, N.Y. February - May 2013
• Assisted creative director with design of business cards, letterhead, and flyers. BEST CHOICE STAFFING, TEMPORARY ASSISTANT
New York, N.Y. February 2015- December 2016
•Temporary work positions at various establishments such as Cooper Union and Park Ave Armory
BODY RESERVE GYM, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
New York, N.Y. Summer 2012 - December 2012
•Redesigned the original website to promote and expand business. Created promotional ads including flyers, brochures and T-shirts. SS&K MARKETING, ARTIST
New York, N.Y. Spring 2011
•Designed and painted an original mural.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
New York, N.Y. 2009-present
• Design posters, ads, accessories, logos, business cards. CONTACT
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