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Marcus Pinto
- 1. MARCUS PINTO CREATIVE DIRECTOR ABOUTME After nearly two decades of graphic de- sign and business experience spanning many industries, I have become special- ized in creative problem solving. Focus- ing on using visual and tactile methods, to incorporate the perspective of others and come to project resolutions. I aim to create functional work environments and engaging experiences. By working with and leading teams, I continue to feel passionate about the creative pro- cess. I have a degree in photography and keep current in new technologies. EXPERIENCE Director, Creative Services MIM, Meetings & Events, New York, NY Apr 2011 - Apr 2016 Internal responsibilities: Content/design direction for presentations, proposals, and marketing materials. Design/maintenance of company websites and social media. Develop/implement company policies, procedures, training, marketing and technologies as part of the management team. Design/maintenance of MIM office (furnishings, equipment, etc.). Manage special projects (budgets, timelines, trafficking, reporting0). Client responsibilities: Design direction for meeting and event space (branding, decor, layout). Design/implementation of meeting theme/branding and ensure proper rep- resentation throughout the event (websites, registration sites, meeting apps, directional signage, meeting materials, promotional items, gifts, etc.). Development, technical support, and content management for online meeting registration and meeting apps (Cvent, CrowdCompass). On-site event support (meeting app content/updates, room decor, theme/ brand continuity, signage), solve critical issues, and liaise between attendees, client and venue. Partner, Graphic, Presentation, and Web Designer JOMA Design Group, New York, NY Dec 2003 - Apr 2011 Founder and co-owner, built this company from a small in-home business to offices in New York City and New Milford, CT. Managed day-to-day office operations, trafficking work, client communication, billing, payroll, and scheduling freelance staff as needed. Client base included many small businesses, start-ups and large corporations such as: CocaCola, Disney, Cisco, Boehringer Ingelheim, Alexion, Novartis, Wyeth, and J&J. Freelance, Presentation, Print, and Web Designer Visual International Inc., New York, NY Sep 2001 - Dec 2003 Created business graphics, print materials, web design and presentation de- signs for Healthcare and Financial clients. Freelance Photographer, and Graphic Designer MarcusNYC Studio, New York, NY Apr 1997 - Sep 2001 Owned a Fine art photo/graphic design studio and consulted design work for The Alternative Museum, creating online and multi-media exhibitions. Organized and executed annual open studio events and tours. Supervisor, Text and Graphics Department Dillon Read and Co., New York, NY Sep 1993 - Apr 1997 Managed permanent and temporarty staff of 16 for in-house graphics department - workflow, deadlines and staffing schedules. EDUCATION Hunter College, New York, NY 1997, BFA, summa cum laude Photography, Mixed Media Sculpture 174 Washington Street, PHA Jersey City, NJ 07302 917.523.5497 marcus@marcusnyc.com www.marcusnyc.com SKILLS PROJECT MANAGEMENT GRAPHIC DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY WEB DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN MS OFFICE PHOTOSHOP ILLUSTRATOR IN DESIGN FIREWORKS DREAMWEAVER FLASH CVENT CROWD COMPASS GUIDEBOOK BASECAMP SURVEY MONKEY MAILCHIMP CONSTANT CONTACT Baruch College, New York, NY 2016, NY Salesperson’ License Pre-qualifying Course (8/1-8/10)