PHILIP TRAVISANO - Graphic Designer
SKILLS:
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Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
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Photo-retouching, vector illustration, typography, layout, traditional drawing
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Managing and executing multiple projects simultaneously
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Copywriting for print ads and product packaging
EMPLOYMENT:
Rev One Design, Burlingame, CA (September 2015–present)
Sr. Graphic Designer
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Design packaging, print ads, signage, calendars, and literature for pharmaceutical clients among others
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Design original packaging structures and graphics for promotional items and information kits
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Design original structures for unique point of purchase kiosks
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Design graphics for large format wall decor
Monster, Inc. (Monster Cable), Brisbane, CA (February 2011–September 2015)
Associate Art Director
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Designed packaging, point of purchase, and other printed materials for consumer electronics products
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Oversaw artwork done for multiple categories including HDMI cables, surge protectors, and musical equipment
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Managed and art directed projects assigned to up to five production artists and designers simultaneously
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Designed specialty print pieces such as event banners, signage, flyers, and email invites
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Supplied graphics for internal web designers and video artists
University Games Corporation, San Francisco, CA (February 2008–February 2011)
Sr. Graphic Designer/Art Department Manager
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Designed printed packaging and game components for traditional board games, puzzles, and toys
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Designed original logos, sell sheets, posters, trade show signage, and retail store displays
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Quick, accurate, detailed production work for electronic print files in all relevant Adobe applications
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Worked with product managers to invent and contribute to original game concepts and unique product features
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Guided and mentored other designers aesthetically and technically
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Interviewed and hired contract and staff graphic designers
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Managed all designers and daily functions of the art department
Twofish, Inc., Redwood City, CA (August 2007–February 2008)
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Contract Graphic Designer
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Designed icons, logos, and graphics for multiplayer online game and accompanying website
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., Redwood City, CA (January 2003–June 2007)
Graphic Designer
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Designed video game packaging, manuals, sell sheets, posters, trade show signage, and retail store displays
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Conceived of, designed, and directed the production of multi-item product launch kits
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Designed Flash banner ads for external company website
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Designed templates and support graphics for PowerPoint presentations
Ubisoft Entertainment, San Francisco, CA (August 2002–November 2002)
Contract Graphic Designer
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Designed video game packaging, manuals, sell sheets, and retail store displays
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Designed support graphics for PowerPoint presentations
DIVA Systems Corporation, Redwood City, CA (March 1997–May 2002)
Graphic Designer
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Designed user-interface graphics for the first video-on-demand cable TV service
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Designed original logos, icons, and other graphic elements for use in video, web, and print
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Managed production of thousands of movie information screens from start to finish
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Designed print promotional materials such as program guides, signage, and ads
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Designed look and feel of internal and external websites
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Provided copywriting and editing assistance for consumer promotions
Adecco, San Francisco, CA (September 1995–March 1997)
Graphic Designer
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Temp work for corporations including: Galoob Toys, Jamison Cawdrey Advertising, Bechtel Group, Inc.
IVN Entertainment, Inc., San Ramon, CA (May 1995–September 1995)
Contract Graphic Designer
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Designed packaging and promotional materials for travel videos
Michael Friedman Publishing Group, New York, NY (May 1991–February 1995)
Production Artist
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Traditional paste-up and design for coffee table books
Adco, Elizabeth, NJ (May 1989–September 1990)
Production Artist
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Created hand-drawn and hand-cut vinyl letters and graphics for department store signage
Edrei Communications, Teaneck, NJ (January 1988–March 1989)
Production Artist
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Traditional paste-up and design for magazines and telephone directories
EDUCATION:
School of Visual Arts, New York, NY – Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration – 1985
POINTS OF INTEREST:
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Author, designer, and self-publisher of the novel AND TRAIL MIX RAINED FROM THE SKY: A young man’s ordeal with coincidence and miracles
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Founder and organizer of the San Mateo County Poker League (March 2011–present)