RICHARD G.MOLESSO
148-17 60th Avenue
Flushing, New York 11355
(347) 685-8002
[email protected][email protected]PROFILE:
Reliable graphic design professional with over three years of experience in print design and assembly of marketing collateral. Possesses the patience and intellectual curiosity
for innovative problem solving and self-sufficiency. Able to effectively manage multiple projects in a timely fashion and assist all levels of the corporate hierarchy from the customer to the co-worker to the boardroom. Excellent communication skills for use in instruction, summarization and copy writing.
SKILLS:
Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe InDesign CS5, Adobe Illustrator C5, Adobe Acrobat 8.0, Adobe Distiller 8.0, Quark Express 7.0; Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher
EMPLOYMENT:
Fashion Frenzy Magazine, Tampa, Florida November 2011–Present Senior Layout Designer
• Design layouts, two page spreads, and articles for an online fashion magazine
• Prepare artwork to export into PDF files, making them ready to cut to size
Manhasset Minutemen Press, Manhasset, New York September 2011–October 2011
Junior Graphic Designer
• Designed business cards, posters, invitations, photo resumes, wine labels
• Prepared artwork to make it print ready and cut to size
Artisan Silkscreen & Embroidery, Jamaica, New York August 2011–September 2011
Graphic Designer
• Designed logos for T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and jackets
• Prepared artwork to make it print ready
J. J. Gear & Instrument Co. Inc., Bay Shore, New York February 1992–December 2010
Machinist, CNC Programmer, Shipping & Receiving
• Managed inventory and operations and performed daily office operations
• Interacted with customers and generated sales via phone, providing excellent customer service
• Assured prompt shipping and delivery of products to customers and produced invoices for orders
• Produced various stainless steel aerospace parts as a precise machinist
EDUCATION:
Briarcliffe College, Bethpage, New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design December 2008
Associate in Applied Science in Graphic Design December 2007
Portfolio pieces can be viewed at: http://www.facebook.com/RitchieGMolesso