Albert Rykhof is a creative director and graphic designer with over 20 years of experience in branding, packaging, print, and digital design. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Bridgeport and has worked in creative director roles at rijkhof design and Moseley Corporation. Rykhof's experience includes concept development, art direction, photography, and project management. He has extensive expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and leading creative teams.

1. albert rykhof 111
8 hyde road
bloomfield, CT 06002
toll free: 877.291.2772
direct: 860.906.6070
arykhof@rijkhofdesign.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Aspire to inspire, research and create innovative and successful branded
design solutions
EDUCATION:
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
Associates in Liberal Arts
Connecticut Schools of Broadcasting,Wellesley Hills, MA
Certificate.Training in radio and television production,
broadcast news, sports journalism, commercial interpretation, and copy writing.
EXPERIENCE:
Creative Director, rijkhof design, Bloomfield, CT
Branding, Point-of-Sale, Packaging, Promotional Print & Digital Design Consultant.
Experience in leading the print and digital creative for various companies focused on brand strategy, concept, design
and communication. Proven track record of directing both on and off-line creative development, design and execution.
Position works directly with clients and key client leaders. Services include but not limited to: design research, market
strategy, design concept, art direction, presentation, photo-shoots, photography, illustration, production, press checks,
vendor collaboration, budgeting, and managing project timeline.
Partial Client Accounts: Avid Marketing Group, Primi Foods Inc., Christmas Tree Shops
August ’01 to Present
Senior Graphic Designer, Moseley Corporation, Franklin, MA
Food & Beverage Specialists in Branding, Packaging, Merchandising, Promotional, Environmental Design.
Position reported directly to creative director and key client leaders. Responsibilities included: design concept, art
direction, presentation, photo-shoots, production, press checks, vendor outsourcing, budgeting, and managing project
timeline while managing two to three junior designers.
Partial Client Accounts: Nestle, Unilever, Bertucci’s, Chili’s, Travel Centers of America
February ‘00 to August ‘01
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Senior Graphic Designer, BrandEquity International, Newton, MA
Brand Consultants in Brand Identity/Naming, Packaging, and Environmental Design.
Position reported directly to creative director and key client leaders. Responsibilities included: brand and market
research, design research, design concept, art direction, illustration, and presentation.
Partial Client Accounts: Staples, Sara Lee, O-Cedar, Sportcraft, Andover Powerflex, Whitehouse Foods
Art Director, Bose Corporation, North American Sales Division, Framingham, MA
Bose Factory Outlet Stores and Retail Par tner Promotions.
Position reported directly to communications art director and internal client leaders. Responsibilities included:
design concept, art direction, presentation, photo-shoots, press checks, illustration, production, vendor outsourcing,
travel to retail partners, budgeting, and managing project timeline.
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Art Director, Black & Decker, U.S. Household Products Division, Shelton, CT
Corporate Design, Package Design, and Collateral Design.
Position reported directly to creative manager. Responsibilities included: design concept, presentation,
direction, photo-shoots, press checks, budgeting, vendor outsourcing, and managing project timeline.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS:
Strategic leadership and collaboration skills. Inspirational and transformational management skills.
Creative problem solving and decision making skills. Intense drive for results with driven Innovation.
Adobe Creative Suites: llustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and Acrobat. Quark Xpress and Freehand.
Prepress, and print production knowledge. Various digital and tradional illustration styles and techniques.
MS Office, Dreamweaver, Coding, Joomla,Web Design/UI, UX knowledge, and content management systems.
CONTRACT ACCOUNTS:
Avid Marketing Group, Primi Foods Inc.,Vette Corporation, Inergy Group, Christmas Tree Shops,
Daniel Chapter One, Premium Power Corporation, Creative Partners,The FirstYears, Northeast Engineers Inc.,
APC/Schneider Electric, Mathews Marketing,The Link Agency, Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, Crabtree & Evelyn,
TheVaughan Company, Mahoney & Bley Associates, Monica Brant/Fitness Olympian, FedCon Corporation,
BrandEquity International, Encompass Design, Robert Selame Associates, Cohen & Friedberg Associates,
NEBS, Connecticut Mutual Insurance, Lerman Container.
A W A R D S / H O N O R S :
Packaging & Structure Design Award; Sara Lee's, "TOZ" Sock Store 4-Pack (BEI)
Packaging & Structure Design Award; Andover Powerflex Tape Packaging (BEI)
Deans List, University of Bridgeport
Deans List, Roger Williams University
Who’s Who Among High School Students
ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS:
Promoter, Natural Body Builder, Competitor, Personal Health & Training, Guitar, Music,The Arts, Photography,
Nature & Environment, Collector, Sports, Life & The Great Outdoors!
portfolio and references available upon request