Graphic Designer

Michelle R. Attar

*** ********** ***** *******, ** 07652

Phone# 201-***-**** Cell# 201-***-**** ***@***.***

Professional Experience

Clear Channel Communications Inc. (Adshel division), New York, NY

Art Director January 2005 – January 2009

• Responsible for all design and layouts for multi-billion dollar proposals.

• Created and advised on all production and promotional materials.

• Management of creative process and production.

• Managed relationships with outside vendors including printers, engineers, and various others.

• Managed and organized large electronic filing system.

• Items managed and created: proposals, book concepts, graphics, fliers, mailers, brochures, press releases, inserts, posters, mudguards, mock-ups, presentations, charts, instructional materials, etc.

Coach (Visual Merchandising division), New York, NY

Freelance Graphic Designer September 2004 – September 2004

• Created and re-created print visuals for merchandising in all company stores.

• Constructed the layout of guidelines, and discard lists for all merchandise.

• Managed and assisted in pre-production of materials to print.

G-III Apparel Licensing Group, New York, NY

Graphic Designer September 2003 – September 2004

• Managed production of tech packs/cads.

• Creative lead on re-design and touch up of logos and clothing designs.

• Preparation of graphic files for production (as well as tweaking of silo’s).

Precision Multiple Controls Inc., Midland Park, NJ

Advertising & Marketing Director March 2002 – March 2003

• Placement & creation of advertisements in newspapers, magazines, journals, etc.

• Product concept and design.

• Managed creative department and budgeting.

• Organized and maintained electronic filing system.

• Created: advertisements, packaging mock ups and comps, sales sheets, presentations, mailers, graphics, promotional items, press releases, charts, instructional materials, and various sales materials.

MONDO Children’s Publishing Co., New York, NY

Freelance Graphic Designer November 2000 – Present

• Production & design of magazines, posters, brochures, catalogs, stickers, packaging etc.

• Package up and send out jobs for pre-press etc.

• Set up, Sort and organize of electronic files.

Education

School of Visual Arts, New York, NY

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design May 2001

United Digital Artists, New York, NY

Certificate in Web Design 2001

Skills

Design:

• Print: advertisements, layouts, books, proposals, press releases, sales materials, packaging, brochures, promotional.

• Web: front end.

• General: logos, marketing, apparel, retail, mock-ups.

Software/Technology:

• Graphics: Quark, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, After Effects.

• Internet: HTML, Flash.

• Photography: Digital Video & Photography, Digital Retouching.

• Office: Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel.

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