Project Manager Quality Assurance

Dixley Simms

Brooklyn,New York ***** USA

Tel: 347-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

Objective: To obtain a position with an innovative company that would enable me to utilize my

graphic designing skills, creativity, and versatility.

Portfolio: http://dqsimms.carbonmade.com/ or http://simmsdesign.com

EDUCATION:

Digital Media Art College, Boca Raton Fl 2010 Master in Graphic Design

The University of Findlay, Findlay, OH 2008 Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design

Award:

Second Place Prize: Designed a poster for the Scholarship Symposium at University of Findlay.

Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kansas 2005 Associate in Applied Science, Computer Drafting

WORK EXPERIENCE:

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics and Engineers)

Communication Society NY 2011-2012

Engineering Communication Society Position held: Web /Marketing Production Designer

Functions include:

Designed and sent marketing email blasts to clients and students.

Edited content on website landing pages using HTML coding.

Designed PowerPoint Presentations for Conference announcements.

Updated social media networks with daily creative news feed.

Manipulated digital images into creative posters, annual booklets and company directory.

Kiss New York NY 2012

Cosmetics Company Position held: Graphic/ Production /Packaging Designer

Functions include:

Developed packaging template die-line.

Collaborated with the Director of the Art Department in performing lead packaging design from conception to final print production.

Partnered with key members to meet packaging requirements such as updating labels and package design.

Brooklyn Fusion, Brooklyn NY 2010-2011

Online Clothing Boutique Co. Position held: Web/Graphic Design Internship

Functions include:

Edited photos and designed web banners.

Cropped images and designed color schemes that complemented the Boutique's colors.

Worked with the Art Director in designing output final web-ready digital artwork.

Meticulously maintained brand consistency and integrity.

EquaMetrics, Manhattan, NY 2010

Design Software Co. Position held: Part-time Graphic Designer

Functions include:

Designed corporate identity.

Designed and printed banners for showcases at trade shows and conferences.

Designed and printed brochures for the company's advertising campaigns.

Domino Pizza, Brooklyn NY 2008-09

Position held: Assistant Manager

Functions include:

Managed the daily operations.

Planned the use of material and human resoures by taking production orders and conveying them to the production team.

Ensured that the production targets are met and there is a balance of supply and demand.

Ensured quality assurance standards of employee personal conduct was met.

Freelance:

Slam Dunk Bar and Grill, Kingston, Jamaica 2009-2011

Designed corporate identity package, brochure and advertising posters.

Alba Events, Vero Beach, Florida, USA

Designed business cards, web page and letter head.

DESIGN SKILLS:

Packaging; Design Mock-ups; Logo Designs ; Web Design; Booklet layouts ; Stationary;

Typography; Brochures; Environmental Layouts; Presentation Boards; Photo retouching ; Advertising layouts; Prints; User Graphic interfaces; PowerPoint Presentation and more...

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY:

Macintosh software and PC platforms

Adobe Photoshop In Design Microsoft Office

Illustrator Dreamweaver Macromedia Flash

Adobe Aftereffect HTML and CSS AutoCAD drafting and presentation

REFERENCES:

Ting Qian - Senior Project Manager

Marketing & Creative Services

IEEE Communications Society

3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor

New York, NY 10016

1-212-***-****(tel)

Mike Arsenault- Chair, Graphic Designer

Digital Media Arts College

5400 Broken Sound Blvd

Boca Raton, Fl 33487

Tel: 561-***-**** ext.3602

Sanjay Ramdath - Registrar

Digital Media Arts College

5400 Broken Sound Blvd

Boca Raton, Fl 33487

Tel: 561-***-**** ext.3608

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