A B O U T M E Extensive experience in packaging development, working on top consumer brands and entertainment properties. Innovative, results-driven, and creative professional, offering comprehensive experience in the media design industry, with specialization in branding, layout creation, packaging, and print production. Proven track record of developing innovative licensed packaging for Nickelodeon, Disney, Marvel, DC Comics and Lucas Films. Strong magazine and catalogue layout skills. Strong ability to work in a high volume, innovative and creative environment. Strong vision and time management skills to ensure the creative and strategic goals are met.

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Design, Create, Assembly and Production of invitations and more for all of life’s special moments. We always aim to deliver a product created with the greatest of care and highest of quality in mind.

S E N I O R G R A P H I C / P A C K A G I N G D E S I G N E R R U B I E ’ S C O S T U M E C O . , I N C . | W e s t b u r y , N . Y .

Lead the charge to infuse innovation into the packaging for the Halloween division for Rubie’s Costume Company. Manage the design and packaging/catalogue production for Marvel, DC Comics, Nickelodeon brands, Disney, Star Wars and generic statements.

• Create strategic direction and design packaging for licensed branded dress up and role-play product and accessories.

• Demonstrated industry expertise in formulating customized label artwork and packaging for prominent retailers including Wal-mart, Target, Toys R Us, Spencer Gifts.

• Design marketing materials for sales that include banners, post cards, store signs, and tradeshow sale sheets.

• Design product catalog layouts for Sales Team and Wholesale Buyers. • Expertly manage and organize artwork for in-house printing operations. • Produce 3-D packaging mockups for licensor and buyer presentations. • Coach new and entry-level designers on design and processes. • Track all licensor packaging submission and approvals. • Executes design solutions with consistency & detail in accordance with

brand guidelines. • Adhere to operational standards & practices-including file naming,

archiving & workflow protocols. • Understanding of packaging production as well as file preparation for print

release. • Proven ability to work in a high volume, innovative & creative

environment.

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C u r r e n t L o c a t i o n :

Bel le rose , New York 11426

WWW.Creative ly Invited .ORG

dcon tegn i@gmai l . com Ce l l : 917 - 520 - 7024

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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Computer Graphics

New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, N.Y. - GPA 3.44

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C R E A T I V E P A C K A G E D E S I G N – C O N S U M E R P R O D U C T S C o m b i n i n g c r e a t i v i t y a n d i n n o v a t i o n t o g e n e r a t e p r o b l e m s o l v i n g p a c k a g i n g

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Generated innovative designs for merchandise catalog and packaging. Produced creative invitation designs for special events, impactful advertisements for fundraisers, benefits and charity events.

• Strong skills in producing flyers to promote product at trade shows to gain incremental business.

• Worked closely with Asia office on artwork production. • Coordinated sample artwork with print shops for magazine and editorial

prints. • Manage and prepare images for clients’ for website or print formats. • Direct all photo shoots of product for catalogue and consumer websites.

F R E E L A N C E G R A P H I C A R T I S T L I Z C L A I B O R N E , I N C . | N e w Y o r k , N . Y .

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S P R O F I L E •Equipped with the ability to design and produce compelling marketing materials that ensure company profitability. •Knowledgeable of on-site photo direction, corporate identity, logo and branding solutions; combined with competency in working under pressure, in close coordination with highly efficient teams. •Armed with out-of-the-box techniques in acquiring new marketing strategies in alignment with industry trends. •Effective problem solver, with hands-on “get things done” mentality. •Proficient in using technology and digital printers. •Strong organizational, time management and prioritizing skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines. •Executes design solutions with consistency and detail in accordance with brand guidelines. •Adheres to operational standards & practices-including file naming, archiving & workflow protocols. •Understanding of packaging production as well as file preparation for print release. T E C H N I C A L A C U M E N A d o b e A p p l i c a t i o n s : I l lu s t r a to r , Pho toshop , InDes ign , Br idge , and Acroba t P ro M i c r o s o f t A p p l i c a t i o n s : W ord , Exce l and En tourage S o f t w a r e : QuarkXpress , FTP Sof tware , Fon t Managemen t Sof tware , Barcode P roduce r , D ig i t a l Pho to Downloads M e t h o d o l o g i e s : Network ing Scann ing O p e r a t i o n S y s t e m : Macin tosh X e r o x D i g i t a l C o l o r P r e s s V 1 8 0 & V e r s a n t 3 1 0 0 :

• One on One Xerox t r a in ing fo r se tup , so f tware , mach ine func t ion , job re la ted t a sks & opera t ions , and on p remise ma in tenance .

• Managemen t o f inven to ry & make ce r ta in the ava i l ab i l i ty o f tone r , pape r and o the r ma te r i a l s a s necessa ry .

• Respons ib le fo r the in s ta l l a t ion o f p r in te r d r ive r s on 35+ work s t a t ions .

• Prof ic ien t knowledge in the conf igu ra t ion o f p r in t ing mach ine r ie s .

• Under took cus tomer r ep laceab le & se rv iceab le r epa i r s to r educe Xerox mach ine downt ime .

• Respons ib le to ope ra te the d ig i t a l p ress & se tup the p r in t ing job accord ing to company needs .

G r a p h i c W h i z a r d P T 3 3 5 A P l u s M u l t i : Creas ing & Impac t Scor ing Sys tem (used to Crease & Per fo ra te pape r s tock fo r mockups , e t c . ) G r a p h i c W h i z a r d F L 5 2 0 : Hydrau l i c Paper Cu t t e r (used to Cu t l a rge s t acks o f pape r more e f f i c i en t ly ) S t e r l i n g D i g i b i n d e r P l u s : Per fec t B ind ing M ach ine (used to Crea te Pe r fec t Bound Books /Ca ta logs ) R E C O G N I T I O N Artwork was d i sp layed a t NYIT Midge Kar r F ine Ar t s Cen te r ’ s D ig i t a l Ar t Exh ib i t HAPTIC, 2001 Rub ie ’ s Cos tume Co . , Inc . r ece ived W al -mar t Seasona l Vendor o f the Year Award , 2016

Adobe ILLUSTRATOR

Adobe PHOTOSHOP

Adobe InDESIGN

Adobe Acrobat Pro

QuarkXPress Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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LOGICAL THINKER

MAY 2004 OCTOBER 2006

Earlier Position Held