Derek Pozzessere
329 Blake St. Apt. #54305.720.6277
derek@dpozz.com
www.dpozz.com
PROFILE
- A versatile Graphic Designer capable of filling many shoes. Excellent knowledge of pre press and post production techniques, with strong layout and typographic skills. A strong interest in advertising and editorial work in bothprint and web formats. Able to multi task in a fast paced environment. An excellent team player with good communication skills that also has the ability to head projects and work independently.
SPECIAL SKILLS / ABILITIES
- Proficient in both Mac and PC platforms in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Quark Xpress, Extensis Suitcase, Onyx Poster shop,as well as basic HTML and CSS
- Some Experience with Adobe Flash and Premiere, Apple Final Cut Pro, Rampage, Javascript, Wordpress, Joomla,.
- Experience with ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment.
- Able to interact directly and communicate effectively with clients and produce results.
WORK HISTORY
- Worked with clients on custom designs. Improved and/or reconstructed client files.
- Managed Workflow from pre flight to final production and suggested improvements.
- Researched and communicated with out side vendors to complete outsourced projects
- Consulted with clients suggesting best suited materials and process.
- Introduced, set up, and sustained archive system.
CopyRight Graphics • 6370 Manor Lane, South Miami, FL • 01/07 - 11/08
- Graphic Designer / Production Manager
- Photographic retouching, editing, and color correction for modeling agencies.
- Designed custom comp card layouts for agencies and walk-in clients
- Created custom promotional materials for clients and company personnel
- Worked with art directors and company owners designing promotional and sales catalogues
- Performed Pre-press preparation of client files for press Ripped and printed plates for press
- Created client proofs and match prints.
NYPrintNY • 250 Hudson St. 2nd Fl, New York, NY • 04/04 - 11/05
- Graphic Designer / Mac Operator / Pre Press Technician
- Assisted and tutored students with Macintosh workstations and Software
- Performed machine maintenance and minor repair
- Managed and logged video equipment rentals
Pratt Institute • 200 Willoughby Ave. Brooklyn, NY • 09/02 - 08/03
- Computer Lab Monitor
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute
- Communication Design / Graphic Design BFA received Fall 2003
Minor in Art History
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