Patrick Ivan Palugod

Biography

Experience Senior Designer, Advertising Specialist Company NameKey Food Stores Co-Operative Inc. Dates EmployedJun 2014 – Present   Employment Duration3 yrs 7 mos LocationStaten Island, NY • Coordinate advertising via circulars, window signs, shelf cards, web graphics and other media  • Proof and Edit copy of items to allow for circular layout and shelf card automation  • Create and design custom weekly circular layouts for various different departments and store locations based on client’s requests and instructions  • Finalize layouts upon proofing by revising artwork, wording and other elements via InDesign  • 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 Lead Graphic Designer Company NameMagnets.com Dates EmployedAug 2013 – Jun 2014   Employment Duration11 mos LocationJersey City, NJ • Responsible for designing graphics to be printed on magnets, stickers, signs, canvas and for web. • Communicating with clients or marketing team to effectively create their ideas and make certain that all proofs meet their needs • Prepare files for production upon approval: Laying out designs in batches to be printed in-house or export files to vendor's requirements • Manage & delegate projects in the design queue to ensure completion in a timely and efficient manner Graphic Designer Company NameAxiam Printing Dates EmployedMar 2010 – Aug 2013   Employment Duration3 yrs 6 mos LocationUnion, NJ • Active in all aspects of design processes from conception to completion • Design custom graphics and visual solutions. Some projects include: Brochures, newsletters, posters, banners, and logos • Prepare files for digital output and create color separated mechanicals for press printing • Assist in project finalization: laminating, mounting, collating, binding, packing and shipping projects Assistant Supervisor / Graphic Artist Company NameCashman Photo Enterprises Dates EmployedJul 2007 – Feb 2010   Employment Duration2 yrs 8 mos LocationLas Vegas, Nevada • Process digital images: retouching, color correction, cropping, resizing, and special effects enhancing  • Design custom wedding/special event albums for print & digital media  • Create themed templates for photo frames, photo studio set designs and green screen backdrops  • Produce digital photo montage slideshows set to music with special effects in ProShow Producer Senior Project Supervisor Company NameFedEx Office Dates EmployedJan 2007 – Jul 2007   Employment Duration7 mos LocationHenderson, NV • Design, print, duplicate and package mixed media including: brochures, invitations, business cards, and booklets • Assist in training team members  • Manage and assign tasks to a crew of up to 6 employees per shift Education Gibbs College Degree NameAssociate’s Degree Field Of StudyGraphic Design, Visual Communications Dates attended or expected graduation2001 – 2003

Research Interest

Business and Management