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Sam Michael
Cangelosi
samcandesign13@gma
il.com
https://samcankc.wixsit
e.com/samcandesign
SUMMARY
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.
SKILLS
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
EXPERIENCE
Senior License Designer
Kansas City, MO
Open Road Brands/ Mar 2021 to 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 Marketing/Creative Director
Liberty, MO
Liberty Hospital/ Feb 2015 to Mar 2021
National award winning designs - Magazine design, brochures, billboards, TV, flat and digital ads
Designer coordinator public relation/marketing for large community events, such as the Liberty Marathon and Big Bunny Bash
Patent awarded for Libby the Stork, for the Birthing Center Innovative, Conceptual License Lead Designer III
Kansas City, MO
Hallmark Cards & Gifts/ Feb 2000 to Nov 2014
Advanced Photoshop / Illustrator skills
Designer/Illustrator Party, Gifts, Plush,
Tradeshow booth design marketing
Keepsakes. NFL, MLB, Disney, Lucas Films.
Patent awarded for new product
Art/Creative Director
Lenexa, Kansas
Sandy Inc/ Jan 1996 to Jan 1999
Photoshop, Powerpoint, 3D
Point of purchase concept and display designs, client interaction Clients include: Maytag, Jenn-Air, Commerce Bank, Walmart, Jiffy Lube Senior Merchandise Print/Embroidery Designer - Illustrator Lenexa, Kansas
Gear For Sports/ Jan 1992 to Jan 1996
Advanced Photoshop Illustrator
Working one on one with clients, and travel
Clients include: MLB, NBA, NCAA, NHL, Minor League Baseball
(Exclusive: Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Notre Dame) EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Design Major / Illustration, Product design, Corporate design, Color and type
Kansas City Art Institute Jun 1991
Kansas City, MO
INTERESTS
CangelosiSenior 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
WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
https://samcankc.wixsite.com/samcandesign