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A highly skilled professional in virtually all areas of graphic design. For over 20 years, my work has run the gamut of design. My projects have included all manner of print media (newspaper/magazine ads, brochures, posters, press kits, logo/corporate identity design, etc.), outdoor advertising (billboards, transit stations), television animation and design (complete show graphic design, news program graphics and design, set design, trade show graphics), and website design including Flash. This diversity of projects and media knowledge make my work a strong asset to any company. I bring very high standards of design expertise and work ethic that would complement and enhance any creative work environment.

Experience


Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer 1998-Present
Design and Production of various projects including brochures, newspaper/magazine ads, corporate identity (logos, stationery...) website design, banner ads, video animations, outdoor/trade show booth design.
Clients have included:
Disney Television International (Latin America)
Archdiocese of Miami
HBO Latin America
GEMS Television (cable)
error6 Productions (sports/webcast production)
Tropic Survival Productions
HouseWorks USA
WestShore Plaza
Inspire Graphics

WFOR, TV, Miami FL 1994-1998
Associate Design Director
- Overseeing 3 staff designers.
- Supervising organization and production of daily news show graphics, including special opens, over the shoulder graphics and special backgrounds.
- Design and production of graphic package for special programming, including Miami Dolphins Pre-season shows and games: animation for show opens, backgrounds, title design and name supers.
- Responsible for design and production of station promotion graphics, including animation and production for tv spots, station IDs and public service spots.
- Design and production of major print projects: newspaper/mgazine ads, hurricane preparedness brochures, POP displays, station Newsletter
- Assistance in set design.

WCIX-TV, Miami FL 1984-1994
Associate Design Director
- Overseeing 2 staff designers.
- Responsible for design and production of station promotion graphics, including animation and production for tv spots, station IDs and public service spots.
- Design and production of graphic package for special programming, i.e. children’s programs, sports specials, News special programs: animation for show opens, backgrounds, title design and name supers.
- Design and production of print projects: newspaper/TV Guide ads, Direct Mail, Outdoor Advertising.
- Assistance in set design.

Education

1984
Bachelor of Arts degree
University of Miami
Major-Art/Graphic Design

1981
Associate of Science degree
Miami-Dade College
Major-Graphic Design

1978
Associate of Arts degree
Miami-Dade College
Major-Fine Arts

Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe GoLive, Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple iLife Suite, Macromedia Freehand, Adobe/Macromedia Flash, Adobe Acrobat. Because of my lengthy experience, I can think, design, and produce high quality work even in conditions of tight deadlines.

AWARDS

7 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards plus several Broadcast Designers Association/PROMAX Awards including Gold and Silver awards