Graphic Designer
Resume:
Victor Miranda
*** **** ******, ********, *** York 11220
**********@*****.***
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and hands-on graphic designer, offering 10 years of extensive experience in artistic drawing, graphics design, and painting; complemented with five years of expertise in photography and video production techniques, and music composition; equipped with seven years in advertising and two years in storyboarding.
Adept at formulating effective solutions to address visual and design-related problems, as well as in planning, designing, and distributing marketing and promotional strategies for business startups. Armed with outstanding time management and communication skills. Possess creativity and innovativeness working with culturally diverse professionals. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Digital and Commercial Graphic Design
Artistic Design and Photography
Cutting-Edge Software
Project Management
Client Relationship
Client Server and Object-Oriented Concepts
Image, Brand, and Message Development
e-Commerce Initiatives and E-mail Campaigns
TECHNICAL ACUMEN
Systems: Mac OS X ~ Windows XP
Expert: Adobe CS5 Illustrator ~ Photoshop ~ InDesign ~ Acrobat X Pro ~ CorelDRAW GS X3 ~ Sony Vegas Pro 7 ~ Sound Forge 8 ~ Acid Pro 5
Proficient: Adobe CS4 Flash ~ Fireworks ~ Media Encoder ~ Dreamweaver ~ HTML ~ CSS ~ Microsoft Office Suites 2010 (Excel, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
~ WordPress 3 ~ Fetch 5.6 ~ Final Cut Pro 7 ~ Motion 4 ~ Soundtrack Pro 3 ~ DVD Studio Pro
CAREER OVERVIEW
MIRANDA ARTS-GRAPHIC DESIGN AND VIDEO PRODUCER
Freelance Graphic Designer / Video Producer ~ New York, USA Feb 2008–Present
- Expertly design video production business for commercial projects.
- Satisfy clients’ needs through applying broad experience and skills with focus on clients’ specifications.
- Instrumental in enhancing visual identity of numerous companies by creating effective graphic design.
MAYOR’S OFFICE OF ADULT EDUCATION-WE ARE NEW YORK (WANY) COMMUNITY PROJECT
Graphic Designer / Advertising Consultant ~ New York, USA Oct 2010–May 2011
- Initially involved as with the project as volunteer and was eventually hired as graphic designer and advertising consultant tasked to gather and share ideas with team members and project stakeholders.
- Independently and collaboratively worked with a team in developing diverse graphic design solutions that aim to recruit and increase the number of project participants.
- Expertly worked on the design and printing of brochures, posters, postcards, and a 28-page annual report.
- Conceptualized photographic material in the finished product.
- Collaborated with printing service representatives in coordinating print production order.
- Employed video editing and video production skills in covering program events.
YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK-ELESAIR PROJECT
Graphic Designer / ESL Counselor ~ New York, USA Feb 2008–Oct 2010
- Earned promotion to a more multi-functional position at the YMCA Language Center due to outstanding work performance.
- Employed well-honed skills in redesigning the advertising material and coordinating timely distribution despite tight schedules.
- Played an integral role in the branch’s achievement of goals within a dynamic and competitive environment.
- Regularly updated and follow-up student’s digital files and daily attendance data as ESL counselor.
- Proficiently worked on print design and advertising materials distribution to endorse classes and recruit students for the assigned sites.
- Significantly contributed in recruiting students and increasing class attendance by 9%, holistically assessing the students’ resource and referral needs, which resulted to obtaining good annual qualifications from the auditors.
- Led all initiatives and event coordination efforts through providing video coverage and technical support.
YMCA OF GREATER NEW YORK-INTERNATIONAL BRANCH
Administrative Assistant / Graphic Designer ~ New York, USA Oct 2007–Feb 2008
- Collaboratively worked with a team to attain set goals of strategic communication plan.
- Simultaneously worked on various projects, transforming promotional needs into functional graphic design solutions for print and electronic media.
GIZA CORPORATE IMAGE (ADVERTISING AGENCY)-OWNER
Project Manager / Graphic Designer ~ Ecuador 1997–2007
- Directed all facets of operations, coordinating closely with clients, staff, and media to ensure fulfillment of business goals.
- Established and cultivated strong business relationships with major corporate clients and international brands.
- Actively participated in international trade events by running high-budget advertising campaigns for renowned trademarks, such as ExxonMobil and Bellsouth.
- Consistently provided high quality services and continuously improved a solid portfolio of successful campaigns.
- Broadened knowledge and skills through exploring other fields, such as advanced typography techniques, photography, video and music production, artistic drawing, painting, and storyboarding to ensure business’ competitive edge in the advertising market.
LIST OF MAJOR CLIENTS
WANY Community Project at the Mayor’s Office of Adult Education
YMCA of Greater New York
ExxonMobil–Leader Group
BellSouth
Oro Verde Hotels
Port Authority of Manta
Municipality of Manta, Tecopesca
Conservas Isabel
Ecuadorian of Chocolates
EDUCATION
Coursework in Advertising and Media
Eloy Alfaro of Manabi University ~ Manabi, Ecuador
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Self-Improvement Institute, Advertising Design and Artistic Drawing Course
Web-Based DMS Program, Literacy Assistance Center -Best Plus Administrator Certificate: 2010
Giza Corporate Image: Marketing Planning and Advertising Sales Training: 2004 Giza Corporate Image: Packaging and POP Material: 2003
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Recognized by the ULEAM, (ECU) for providing internship positions during study programs.
Received Certificate of Appreciation from YMCA of Greater New York and Certificate from the Mayor’s Office of Adult Education / WANY Project for volunteer work.
“Beyond designing actual materials, Victor worked tirelessly with staff to make sure the materials reflected WANY’s vision.
He patiently reworked themes as that vision evolved, while demonstrating true professionalism throughout the process.”
Pauline Toole, Project Director, WANY Community Project, Mayor’s Office of Adult Education
“Victor has taken the lead in many initiatives and has helped YMCA’s ELESAIR project in accomplishing strategic plan and annual goals. He has exemplified caring and professionalism in dealing with staff and students.”
Diosdado G. Gica Senior Director, New Americans Initiative, YMCA of Greater New York
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