Cristina Locascio

Biography

Experience Graphic Designer/Advertising Specialist Company NameKey Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. Dates EmployedMar 2016 – Present   Employment Duration1 yr 10 mos LocationStaten Island, NY •ï‚· Coordinate advertising via circulars, window signs, shelf cards, and other media •ï‚· Edit copy of sale items in Excel to allow for circular layout and shelf card automation •ï‚· Create layouts for different departments using page composition software (manual creation of layouts via InDesign) •ï‚· Finalize layouts by editing artwork, wording and other elements via InDesign •ï‚· Proofread circulars and shelf cards •ï‚· Customize front page based upon store owner requests (a.k.a. versions) •ï‚· Create and verify the circular print run quantities via Excel •ï‚· Write and distribute memos, bulletins or corrections to stores as needed •ï‚· Design materials for internal and external promotions or events by coordinating with the Marketing & Advertising manager, senior management, vendors, store owners, charities or marketing partners Graphic Designer Company NameFlightSafety International Dates EmployedApr 2015 – Mar 2016   Employment Duration1 yr LocationMoonachie, NJ • Works with a project team to develop and design training materials/course ware for aviation instructors and students • Communicates with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop training content for project modules • Designs interactive training materials in PowerPoint by utilizing program navigation and links • Lead designer of the FlightSafetyInternational newsletter • Used programs Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Junior Designer Company NameHDS Trading Corporation Dates EmployedSep 2014 – Apr 2015   Employment Duration8 mos LocationNorth Brunswick, NJ • Manager of the HDS Trading company catalog (Catalog featured at ASD trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada and IHA 2015 Trade show in Chicago, Illinois) • Photoshop photos • Worked closely with Creative Director and Senior Graphic Designer • Worked in a fast paced environment • Photography • Used programs Photoshop and InDesign Graphic Design Intern Company NameLabel Graphics Dates EmployedFeb 2013 – May 2013   Employment Duration4 mos LocationLittle Falls, NJ • Participated in editing and formatting labels before manufacturing • Produced a complete renovation of the company including a new logo, envelope, and letterhead • Updated merchandise (T-shirt design) • Worked in a fast pace environment • Grasped knowledge of the manufacturing process • Created hot-stamp labels • Created two-color seasonal labels to be mailed out with product shipments • Worked closely with Creative Team • Used programs Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator Freelance Graphic Designer Company NameGlassRoots Gallery Dates EmployedOct 2012 – Nov 2012   Employment Duration2 mos • Created program, invitation, and advertisement for the annual GlassRoots glass auction • Met tight deadlines  • Grasped strong communication skills • Used InDesign

Research Interest

Graphic Designer