Dana Christine Salzillo seeks a career in graphic design where she can utilize her graphic arts proficiency. She has over 5 years of experience with Adobe programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. Some of her projects include designing booth displays and packaging for HoodEz and creating a logo for York Review Literary Magazine. She is proficient in both Mac and PC platforms and has additional skills in programs like Quickbooks, CAD tools and languages. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and has work experience in graphic design, sales, and administrative roles.

1. Graphic Design Portfolioby Dana Christine SalzilloOBJECTIVE: An upbeat & diverse career to utilize my proficiency in graphic arts, increasing growth in the company. I enjoy a team effort yet can effectively manage my time working alone. As an individual, I have a strong work ethic & positive attitude – willing to work outside the box.

2. projects: HoodEz Tradeshow Management & Booth DesignSports & Licensing Tailgate Show, Las Vegas – January, 2008Organized all artwork & product inventory Created slideshow, booth design & package design Advertising and Identity DesignCreated logo for York Review Literary Magazine and won second place.computer skills:Proficient on both MAC & PC platforms Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator – highly proficient, 5+ years Adobe InDesign & Quark – moderately proficient, 3 years or less Flash, Dreamweaver, Director – least proficient, 2 years or lessadditionalskills:Quickbooks, CADtools, ShopWorks/Filemaker Pro, Microsoft Word & Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Publisher, Google Sketchup, 4 years of French and 2 years of Italian languagesrelevantinterests: photography, art history, fine art, event/party planning , fashion design & visual merchandisingEducationYork College of PennsylvaniaBachelor of Arts, Graphic DesignAIGA 2005-2008Graduated: May 2007Westmoreland Co. Community CollegeSept 2002 to May 2004Commercial Art & Business Marketing

3. Work ExperienceWraptured, Inc/Renaissance Salon & SpaHunt Valley, MD - March 2009-presentAdministrative Assistant/Marketing & DesignAdministrative & Personal assistant to the owner of the company; Daily responsibilities include clerical, scheduling appointments, customer service, payroll, customer invoices & payments & bank depositsRevamped corporate identity with brochures, direct mail and signage to increase business as well as email marketing for this large $2+ million dollar salon & spa with over 25,000 clientsWorked with outside professionals to set up ad space, SEO, special events/marketing promotions & gained advanced knowledge of salon & spa industryOffice Valet Sparks, MD - March - July 2007Graphic Designer & Retail Sales ManagerHeld primary Graphic Design role of the store; designed business cards, invitations, posters, brochures and various print material for various clientsResponsible for opening and closing the store, handling register monies & deliveriesMet with clients throughout design process, met project deadlines, and sent orders to print vendorsAlso performed several general office duties, providing quotes, collecting payments, initiating new sales as well as packaging & shippingHoodEz LLC Owings Mills, MD - June 2007-January 2009Art Director & Asst. to Sales & MarketingPrimary Graphic Designer for the company; created all marketing collateral for colleges and other associations, along with retail store displays, PowerPoint presentations, and packagingResponsible for organizing all licensed artwork, submitting for approval and ensuring correct colors & logos as well as registration and trademarksCreated new product designs & layouts to include custom shapes & dimensions for product prototypes using CAD Tools for Adobe Illustrator; worked closely with manufacturer in China to ensure accuracyManaged all sales and their associated artwork; communicated with clients to create custom graphics; entered all orders and processed all artwork for different productsWorked in a fast paced environment dealing with company growth from the ground up, multi-tasking several projects and deadlines at onceOversee production, prepare orders for shipment and client follow-upPrepared booth design, flyers, travel etc. for several tradeshows across the countryHelped manage communication and direction throughout the officeWorked with outside vendors across the US and organized company move to a new office

4. Logo Design & Restoration

6. Advertising · POP · Email Marketing

11. Packaging · POS · Product Design

14. Page Layout · Editorial

20. Marketing · Direct Mail · Promotion

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24. Sports & Tailgate TradeshowLas Vegas, NV – January 2008

25. Personal Projects

29. In ConclusionGraphic & Fine Arts are skills I pursue on a daily basis for individuals, small businesses, family & friends. It’s a constant presence in my life & I have several references available upon request. I think of myself as business minded with a creative eye.Dana Salzillo(412) 860-1190danasalz@gmail.com