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Ryan Durka | Montclair NJ | (917) 803-3388 | Ryan@ryandurka.com
Summary:
• Senior level Graphic Designer with 8 years professional experience
• Full knowledge of graphic design for print and a working knowledge of web design
• Comfortable communicating with client, internal team and vendors
• Able to complete diverse and complex projects on time
Work Experience:
Senior Graphic Designer, STC Communications
2005-Present
Full-time senior level designer at STC Associates, a global marketing agency.
• Provide forward-thinking creative concepts for original graphic design and
development of traditional print and electronic media (PowerPoint (PPT) presentations, graphs, charts, tables, banner advertisements, websites, marketing materials and sales aids)
• Engage in creative collaboration across the organization to develop and enhance content
• Format Power Point slides in accordance to client standards
• Develop and create innovative concepts and designs in keeping with project scope: strategic positioning, business requirements, timelines and budgets
• Work in a team setting with management, inner department and clients
Print and Web Graphic Designer, Beverage Marketing Corporation
2002-2005
Full-time Graphic Designer at Beverage Marketing Corporation a NYC based marketing firm offering consulting and publications for beverage companies world wide. Duties include: Upgrade website, creation of creative materials and emarketing and promotions.
• Production and management of product advertisements
• Signage for industry events
• Conceptualization and cooperative deployment of online promotional campaigns
• Basic HTML skills
Computer Skills:
• Print: Photoshop; Illustrator; Indesign; QuarkXpress
• Web: ImageReady; Flash; Dreamweaver
• General: Microsoft office Suite
• IBM and Apple operating systems
Education:
• Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Communication, Baruch College, 2001
• Several classes and seminars in Quark Express
• Freelance work based on contract agreements
