To shortly describe myself and what I can offer, is a professional who possesses solid graphic design and management skills. I am also able to handle a heavy volume of work in a fast paced production environment. I possess a strong understanding of layouts, color separations, and typography with an eye for design. In addition I believe I am the diligent, detailed minded, energetic and flexible individual you are looking for that will strive for the growth of the company. I am accustom to deadlines and dated production, which has resulted in the ability to multi-task, organize, schedule and work efficiently as part of a team, as well as develop a fast, precise production rate on all of my projects.
If given the opportunity to work with you, I will look forward each day of working towards our common goal of success.
Biography: SALVATORE J. LUONGO
91-69 85th Street
Woodhaven, NY 11421
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Adobe CS3: In-Design, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Reader, Acrobat Distiller, Flash, Dream Weaver, Streamline, Go Live, PageMaker, Premiere, Quark Xpress, Microsoft Word, Pages, Excel, Numbers, PowerPoint, Keynote, Works, Corel Word Perfect, CorelDraw, Image Ready, Freehand, Type Styler, Type Manager, GIF Builder, and Photo Deluxe. Trained to Use Mac and PC Platforms, Mac OSX 10.4, Windows Vista, Scanners, Digital Cameras, Negative Scanners, Zip Drives, External HD, Flash Drives and CD Burners. Filing, Storage, Printer and Server Maintenance.
WORK HISTORY:
Assistant Art Director – Infobase Publishing, New York, N.Y.
(09/05 - Present)
• Design 300+ book covers from concept to completion for Facts On File,
Chelsea House, Ferguson, Checkmark, and Clubhouse imprints
• Pre-flight check and collect files for all publications in order to export files to press
• Manage and maintain archiving system for all imprints
• Responsible for approving cover samples sent from various printers
• Direct many printing press facilities for both hard cover and paperbacks,as well as foil stamping and other innovative print jobs
• Extensive image research, image pricing and project budget
as well as locating new websites for additional image resources
• Work with Editors, Authors, and Sales on projects direction
• Meet with Borders and Barnes and Noble representatives to discuss
specific product design and direction
• Review art programs including all interior images for quality and layout specification purposes
• Assist in layout of the companies many product catalogs
• Maintain and troubleshoot laser printers, scanners,
and digital camera devices
• Construct cover mechanicals and mock ups for internal sales meetings
Assistant Art Director – University Sports Publications, Elmont, N.Y. (07/03 - 08/05)
• Designed various magazine covers and full page color ads for national clients (i.e., Audi, Nike, Tyson, etc.)
• Pre-flight checked and collected files for all publications to export files to press (i.e., CD, Film, or PDF Format)
• Managed and maintained publication database, file server for all previous files
• Responsible for proofing samples sent from the press for approval
• Liaison for national and regional clients to determine layout and ad position (i.e., NY Rangers Annual Program)
• Scheduled projects to comply with numerous weekly and monthly deadlines
Assistant Art Director – Ross Industries, Ferndale, N.Y. (10/01 - 06/03)
• Assisted art director in all administrative duties
• Proposed new products and templates and assisted in the development of
company products catalog
• Organized and scheduled workflow for graphics department of 20 employees
• Filed all previous job files and company artwork
• Responsible for all company color presentations and projects
• Knowledge and use of AGFA 9400, AGFA 9800, AGFA AVANTRA 44, XANTE 1200, AGFA 9836 Printers
Graphic Designer – Liberty Group Publishing, Liberty, N.Y. (09/99 - 09/01)
• Created Newspaper Advertisements, Monthly Guides, and Mailer Cards for
Regional Businesses (over 500,000 subscribers)
• Prepared Three weekly newspaper layouts for our companies printing press process
• Responsible for tracking, scheduling and processing of all previous
client advertisements
EDUCATION:
• Binghamton University, Binghamton, N.Y. - B.A.: Graphic Design
• SUNY Sullivan, Lock Sheldrake, N.Y. - A.A.S.: Liberal Arts
• SUNY Sullivan, Lock Sheldrake, N.Y. - A.S.: Commercial Arts
SAMPLE PORTFOLIO & PUBLISHED WORK:
• www.coroflot.com/salaveno
REFERENCES: Available upon request
Country: United States
E-mail: sluongo1@yahoo.com
Site: Salvatore Luongo Designs