Christopher Negron is a graphic designer based in New Jersey with over 9 years of experience using Adobe software including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. He has a B.A. in Art from Rowan University and an A.A. in Graphic Design from Cumberland County College. His experience includes freelance graphic design work as well as positions at Custom Graphics and Garrett Specialties where he created designs, illustrations, and manipulated photos for print and digital media.
Responsible for work-flow within the department
and delegating responsibilities. Creatively solve problems while within
established time lines. Working with marketing project manager to ensure
graphic execution from art production through printing process. Developed
strong relationships with clients for graphics creation and support. Creating
original custom graphics and photo manipulations, complete retouching on
files and work with vendors for final post-production delivery. Strong attention
to detail with the ability to multi task. Quality control including proof
reading and editing. Die creation for custom projects from conception to
execution.
Responsible for work-flow within the department
and delegating responsibilities. Creatively solve problems while within
established time lines. Working with marketing project manager to ensure
graphic execution from art production through printing process. Developed
strong relationships with clients for graphics creation and support. Creating
original custom graphics and photo manipulations, complete retouching on
files and work with vendors for final post-production delivery. Strong attention
to detail with the ability to multi task. Quality control including proof
reading and editing. Die creation for custom projects from conception to
execution.
Steven Wroczynski is a Co-Founder and VP/CCO of Element One Design.
He brings over fifteen years of visual communication experience to our team. Steve’s creative vision plays an integral role in our client’s success stories.
He constructed an eye for functional design, clean layout and branding within Marshall University’s Art Program.
He expanded his background in typography, art history and persuasive messaging while studying amidst his peers in Shepherd College’s progressive liberal arts ecosystem.
Steven served as the Marketing Director for a large printing and distribution company in Jacksonville. While working as the Director of Creative Strategy for a successful Tampa based agency, he developed a deep understanding of best practice across both product and service based marketing.
Steven Wroczynski is a Co-Founder and VP/CCO of Element One Design.
He brings over fifteen years of visual communication experience to our team. Steve’s creative vision plays an integral role in our client’s success stories.
He constructed an eye for functional design, clean layout and branding within Marshall University’s Art Program.
He expanded his background in typography, art history and persuasive messaging while studying amidst his peers in Shepherd College’s progressive liberal arts ecosystem.
Steven served as the Marketing Director for a large printing and distribution company in Jacksonville. While working as the Director of Creative Strategy for a successful Tampa based agency, he developed a deep understanding of best practice across both product and service based marketing.
Creatively solve problems while within
established time lines. Working with marketing project manager to ensure
graphic execution from art production through printing process. Developed
strong relationships with clients for graphics creation and support. Creating
original custom graphics and photo manipulations, complete retouching on
files and work with vendors for final post-production delivery. Strong attention
to detail with the ability to multi task. Quality control including proof
reading and editing. Die creation for custom projects from conception to
execution.
1. CHRISTOPHER NEGRON
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Creative individual whose focus is in
graphic design. Fluent in PC and MAC based
systems. Enjoys learning new techniques
and resolving creative problems. Easily
acquires new skills through work and
personal experiences.
Rowan University
B.A. Degree in Art
2010 - 2011 | Glassboro, NJ
Study of aspects of various forms of Visual Art, including- figure drawing,
illustration, digital photography, photo manipulation, mixed media art, and
three-dimensional art.
Cumberland County College
A.A. Degree in Graphic Design
2007 - 2009 | Vineland, NJ
Study of all aspects of graphic design including- branding, logo design,
layout design for print, and Adobe Creative Suite.
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Proficient with 9
years of experience
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
Proficient with 9
years of experience
ADOBE INDESIGN
Intermediate with 6
years of experience
ADOBE PREMIERE
Intermediate with 2
years of experience
Custom Graphics
Graphic Designer
March 2012 - February 2015
Graphic Artist for a local custom apparel shop. Created and developed corporate
identities for new customers. Digitized and reformatted customers’ existing
brands to be screen printed and embroidered onto apparel. Illustrated new
artwork for printed and embroidered items as well as marketing collateral.
Produced paper proofs for customer approval prior to printing. Pre production
experience including color separation, spot process, and 4 color print process.
Garrett Specialties
Graphic Arts Coordinator
February 2015 - Present
Art Dept. Coordinator for an online promotional product distributor. Review all
artwork for orders in order to see if our customers’ art is print ready. Recreate
any art files that need to be converted to vector format for print. Work with our
customers to ensure that their art will meet print standards while maintaining
brand consistency. Produce digital proofs for customer approval prior to
production. Photo manipulate product images and edit product videos to ensure
company website remains up-to-date. Clients include: Microsoft, Lowe’s,
ABC TV Network, Cisco, Macy’s, and Kellogg’s Snacks.
Freelance Graphic Designer
2008 - Present
Developed and designed printed artwork for several clients including, but not
limited to: Chestnut Assembly of God, The Dream Center of Vineland, NJ,
Southern Section Youth,The Bridge AG Church, Bruce Cooper Entertainment,
AGM Weddings & Events, LLC. Artwork includes branding, brochure design,
postcard design, poster design, and apparel design.
SKILLS INCLUDE PHOTO EDITING & PHOTO MANIPULATION, VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING, VECTOR & HAND-DRAWN ILLUSTRATION,
APPAREL PRINT DESIGN, TYPOGRAPHY, AND VINYL PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION FOR SIGNAGE.