SKILLS

JEFF KOONS LLC. | Senior Graphic Designer, Office Manager New York, NY 07/08 - Present

Assist in the production of major art pieces including notable projects such as: the Artpop album cover by Lady Gaga, 2013, Jeff Koons: Gazing Ball Paintings. Gagosian Gallery, New York, New York 2015, Seated Ballerina, Rockefeller Center in New York, 2017 and Bouquet of Tulips, Petit Palais in Paris, 2019.
Supervise and train new associates on current design methods, file management systems, and project management tools across departments.
Manage projects by collaborating with multiple internal stakeholders, as well as external vendors to ensure all elements
of projects are created and executed in a timely manner.
Establish, develop, and maintain project deliverables including scope of project, timelines, and supplies.
Manage updates of projects via project management tools to track status from concept to completion.
Conceptualize and develop mock-ups, models, and presentations for $1MM+ projects.

Graphic Designer, Artist Assistant New York, NY 07/08 - 01/19

Create and implement workflow systems with scripts and actions to optimize production and create uniform output.
Ensure print tools are accurately calibrated across different technologies for high accuracy such as, large format printers, laser cutters, plotters and heat presses.
Responsible for organizing and managing design files and assets.
Function as main point of contact and office manager for 15+ coworkers to ensure efficient business operations.
Provide support for execution of special events.

LRG BY DESIGN | Freelance Graphic Designer, Bloomfield, NJ 01/12 - Present
Illustrator, Photographer

Strategize, implement and produce ideas from initial concept through to final creative.
Conceptualize illustrations and technical drawings for both traditional and digital platforms.
Develop proposals, create outlines, and timelines for clients on proposed projects.
Design, mock-up and layout materials for brands/clients, ie: websites, print, marketing and promotional items.
Finalize and provide final files to spec that have been preflighted and packaged for clients in a timely manner.
Generate deliverables that align with the brand identity while also adhering to the standards and/or guidelines.
Handle photography of people, products and spaces to capture mood, images and visuals with retouching and manipulation, if needed.
Design, develop and troubleshoot websites across major internet browsers to ensure quality assurance before launching.
Source images and stock photography when a client requires a specific setting or style.
Stay abreast of current and changing design, aesthetic and industry trends or standards.

VIDA DESIGN & ADVERTISING | Graphic Designer, Web Designer Union, NJ 03/07 - 08/08

Created mock-up websites for clients as well as strategized for Search Engine Optimization.
Developed promotional materials such as e-mail campaigns, banner ads, flash animation and animated gifs.
Produced branding for clients through the design of logos, business cards, stationary, brochures, packaging design, billboards and trade show displays.

LOU REY'S PICKLES | Owner & Operator Orange, NJ 01/20 - Present

Founded successful small business from conceptualization to development of brand and product.
Developed package design for all products, taking into consideration consumer markets and sustainability.
Promoted products on multiple channels, including social media and through grass roots word-of-mouth campaigns by developing relationships with local market managers, vendors, and event coordinators.

EDUCATION

NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY Jersey City, NJ 09/08 – 05/12

Bachelor of the Arts Degree | Specialization in Graphic Arts and Design

SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS New York, NY 09/03 – 05/05