TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,
I am intending to relocate to the New York area in early 2000, and would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the possibility of my employment with your company.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank You
M I C H A E L F R A N C I S A C C A R D I
OBJECTIVE
To acquire a position in the creative arts field where my expertise, talent, and creativity will be successfully utilized.
EDUCATION
1994 – 1997 Rowan University Glassboro, New Jersey
B.F.A. Commercial Illustration
1991 – 1993 Cazenovia College Cazenovia, New York
A.A.S. Commercial Illustration
WORK EXPERIENCE
1997 – present Lettering Plus Inc. Swedesboro, New Jersey
Graphic Designer/Artist
· Responsible for design, fabrication and installation of interior and exterior
advertising via signs and vehicular lettering
· Supervised staff
1996 – 1997 Infinity Designs Woodbridge, New Jersey
Graphic Designer/Artist
· Design, layout, and paste up for screen printing company
· Created effective logos and identities for clientele
· Developed subsidiary sign fabricating department
1995 Todd Toys/McFarlane Toys Wayne, New Jersey
Artist/Production
· Packaging design, assembly, paste-up
· Action figure sculpting
· Advertising preparation of merchandise
1999 FREELANCE PROJECTS
· I-Create International – High volume clipart image illustrations
· X-Toys – Figure package design, Annual "toy fair" product display
· Rowan University – Wall murals in student center and public safety office
· Hot Shots Bar and Grill – Completed fifty foot wall mural, designed
promotional pieces, advertisements, and restaurant décor
ACHIEVEMENTS & ABILITIES
· Kappa Sigma Fraternity - Member
· Selected for publication in The Whit Magazine 95,96
· Working knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Caswin, Corel, Internet, HTML,
Quark Express, Signlab, Windows, Word, Fireworks, MS Front-page, Animagic, Emotion 3D, Flash, Dreamweaver, Freehand, Corel Photopaint
· Superior organizational skills, able to work quickly and efficiently, attentive to detail and precise direction
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request
8 CAMEO DRIVE – MONROE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 08831
PH. 609-280-6801 · E-MAIL - MACCARDI@HOME.COM
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