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Vincenza Aceto
Graphic Designer
Highlights
* Dynamic self starter who demonstrates an enthusiastic approach to the goals and objectives of the company.
* Excellent ability to take charge and to work effectively under stress.
* Very strong organizational skills.
* Productive worker and achiever, setting high standards and willing to go above and beyond to achieve goals.
* Skilled on both Macintosh and PC platforms.
* Highly skilled in QuarkXpress, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and knowledge of InDesign, PageMaker, Multi-Ad Creator, and Microsoft Office products.
* Experienced in all aspects of graphic design including ad and page design, brochures, catalogs, logos, promotional material, print collateral, posters, photo restoration and retouching.
* Artistic abilities.
Professional Experience
Freelance Artist 2006 - present
C to C Design Group
Successfully manage freelance projects and meet deadlines. Develop original designs in projects that have included magazines, brochures, menus, catalogs, package designs, invitations, ads, direct mail pieces, logo design and collateral. Restore and retouch photos. Prepare digital artwork files to pre-press specifications and upload on FTP.
Graphic Designer 2005 - 2006
European Graphics
Created new design theme and graphics for promotional material, newsletters, business cards, brochures, and collateral for major hotels such as Hilton and Marriott. Redesigned menus for company's largest account, RCCL cruise line. Worked closely with clients and printers to meet all project requirements. Edited graphics and photos, and prepared files for on-site printing.
Graphic Designer/Freelance Artist - 1999 - 2000
Coventry Group, Florida Jewish News - Freelance projects included brochure redesign, newspaper, ad and magazine redesign.
Food For the Poor Org. - Designed program book, ads, invitations, brochures, inserts, mail-outs, and posters, for gala event and prepared them for pre-press. Brainstormed with creative director and co-workers to develop pieces for charity campaigns.
Graphic Designer 1998 - 1999
Certified Vacations
Charged with full responsibility of designing a new look for the company's 'Future Vacations' magazine and promotional materials. Produced ads, brochures, posters, postcards, inserts and creative collateral for Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, American Express and Certified Vacations.
Advertising Artist 1995 - 1998
Sun-Sentinel
Participated in a team effort in the production of the weekly publication, Gold Coast Shopper, in a deadline-driven environment. Responsible for layout and design of retail ads, page layout, and special sections of the publication while incorporating other projects that included layout of Broward Educator, TV Book, and design of promotional material for the sales staff. Worked closely with management, sales staff, and printer to correct problems with ads and publication. Charged with responsibility of being the contact person for the printer when problems arose after work hours.
Art/Production Director 1994 - 1995
Gibbons Publishing
Sole producer of Florida Keys Magazine and Gibbons-Humms Travel Guide. Successfully managed and coordinated all graphic design projects from concept to completion including ad and page design of both 4-color issues, design of brochures, posters, and other art projects. Collaborated with publisher, editor, sales associates and printers to ensure deadlines were met, and the publication produced at the highest level of quality.
Customer Service Experience
Customer Service Agent
American Express 2007 - present
Provide courteous service to incoming customers in a sincere and friendly manner. Research, follow up and resolve issues in a positive and professional manner. Offer products and services that would benefit the customer and explain the benefits keeping the needs of the card member in mind.
Northwest Airlines 1989 - 2006
Processed customers in a very efficient and caring manner, even in difficult situations, while providing airline service. Quickly resolved customer complaints and issues. Utilized multi-tasking, and time-management skills to secure an on-time departure.
Education
Suffolk Community College - Selden, NY
Associate of Science in Graphic Design - G.P.A. 3.9
Achievements
Received Sun Sentinel Pride Award in October 1996 for exceeding standards for quantity of work produced.
* Dynamic self starter who demonstrates an enthusiastic approach to the goals and objectives of the company.
* Excellent ability to take charge and to work effectively under stress.
* Very strong organizational skills.
* Productive worker and achiever, setting high standards and willing to go above and beyond to achieve goals.
* Skilled on both Macintosh and PC platforms.
* Highly skilled in QuarkXpress, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and knowledge of InDesign, PageMaker, Multi-Ad Creator, and Microsoft Office products.
* Experienced in all aspects of graphic design including ad and page design, brochures, catalogs, logos, promotional material, print collateral, posters, photo restoration and retouching.
* Artistic abilities.
Professional Experience
Freelance Artist 2006 - present
C to C Design Group
Successfully manage freelance projects and meet deadlines. Develop original designs in projects that have included magazines, brochures, menus, catalogs, package designs, invitations, ads, direct mail pieces, logo design and collateral. Restore and retouch photos. Prepare digital artwork files to pre-press specifications and upload on FTP.
Graphic Designer 2005 - 2006
European Graphics
Created new design theme and graphics for promotional material, newsletters, business cards, brochures, and collateral for major hotels such as Hilton and Marriott. Redesigned menus for company's largest account, RCCL cruise line. Worked closely with clients and printers to meet all project requirements. Edited graphics and photos, and prepared files for on-site printing.
Graphic Designer/Freelance Artist - 1999 - 2000
Coventry Group, Florida Jewish News - Freelance projects included brochure redesign, newspaper, ad and magazine redesign.
Food For the Poor Org. - Designed program book, ads, invitations, brochures, inserts, mail-outs, and posters, for gala event and prepared them for pre-press. Brainstormed with creative director and co-workers to develop pieces for charity campaigns.
Graphic Designer 1998 - 1999
Certified Vacations
Charged with full responsibility of designing a new look for the company's 'Future Vacations' magazine and promotional materials. Produced ads, brochures, posters, postcards, inserts and creative collateral for Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, American Express and Certified Vacations.
Advertising Artist 1995 - 1998
Sun-Sentinel
Participated in a team effort in the production of the weekly publication, Gold Coast Shopper, in a deadline-driven environment. Responsible for layout and design of retail ads, page layout, and special sections of the publication while incorporating other projects that included layout of Broward Educator, TV Book, and design of promotional material for the sales staff. Worked closely with management, sales staff, and printer to correct problems with ads and publication. Charged with responsibility of being the contact person for the printer when problems arose after work hours.
Art/Production Director 1994 - 1995
Gibbons Publishing
Sole producer of Florida Keys Magazine and Gibbons-Humms Travel Guide. Successfully managed and coordinated all graphic design projects from concept to completion including ad and page design of both 4-color issues, design of brochures, posters, and other art projects. Collaborated with publisher, editor, sales associates and printers to ensure deadlines were met, and the publication produced at the highest level of quality.
Customer Service Experience
Customer Service Agent
American Express 2007 - present
Provide courteous service to incoming customers in a sincere and friendly manner. Research, follow up and resolve issues in a positive and professional manner. Offer products and services that would benefit the customer and explain the benefits keeping the needs of the card member in mind.
Northwest Airlines 1989 - 2006
Processed customers in a very efficient and caring manner, even in difficult situations, while providing airline service. Quickly resolved customer complaints and issues. Utilized multi-tasking, and time-management skills to secure an on-time departure.
Education
Suffolk Community College - Selden, NY
Associate of Science in Graphic Design - G.P.A. 3.9
Achievements
Received Sun Sentinel Pride Award in October 1996 for exceeding standards for quantity of work produced.