I am a Freelance Graphic Designer/Artist with over 6 years of experience in managing the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery. I am expert in interdepartmental coordination and communication. I specialize in creating stylish designs and highly marketable multimedia branding tools that stretch the boundaries of web design and digital storytelling to help my clients brand stand out. In short, I am a one-stop for digital media graphics. I thrive on collaborating with clients to translate their ideas into visually compelling branding and digital experiences, delivering polished work on time and on brief.…

Richard Cody Jr.

I am a Freelance Graphic Designer/Artist with over 6 years of experience in managing the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery. I am expert in interdepartmental coordination and communication. I specialize in creating stylish designs and highly marketable multimedia branding tools that stretch the boundaries of web design and digital storytelling to help my clients brand stand out. In short, I am a one-stop for digital media graphics. I thrive on collaborating with clients to translate their ideas into visually compelling branding and digital experiences, delivering polished work on time and on brief.…

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I am a Freelance Graphic Designer/Artist with over 6 years of experience in managing the complete design process, from conceptualization to delivery. I am expert in interdepartmental coordination and communication. I specialize in creating stylish designs and highly marketable multimedia branding tools that stretch the boundaries of web design and digital storytelling to help my clients brand stand out. In short, I am a one-stop for digital media graphics.

I thrive on collaborating with clients to translate their ideas into visually compelling branding and digital experiences, delivering polished work on time and on brief.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

President / Graphic Designer at Rich Ink Graphics, inc. graphic design co.
January 1, 2009 - Present
Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the graphic design industry. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress. Also, Flash MX, Dreamweaver, and knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and XHTML scripting. Strong business development professional with an Associate in Digital Media Arts Technology focused in Graphic Arts from Technical Career Institute.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at O.N.K, NYC, INC . wholesale clothing co.
January 1, 2003 - October 11, 2025
Designed and developed marketing programs (logos, brochures). Illustrated graphic artwork for clothing, promotional flyers, company business cards, advertisements, and presentations. Created print-ready comps for third party printers and manufacturers. As Art Director, instrumental in helping to grow the business from a startup to a multifaceted clothing wholesaler, winning government contracts as suppliers.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Stormrise Productions co.
January 1, 2003 - October 11, 2025
Worked with specialized intern team, instrumental in forming a marketable name for video and live comedy event, 'Gotta Laugh'. Worked closely with company CEO to design graphic artwork for promotional flyers, company business cards, and DVD covers.
President / Graphic Designer at Rich Ink Graphics, Inc.
January 1, 2009 - Present
Executive Officer overseeing design operations and branding initiatives. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), QuarkXPress, Flash, and Dreamweaver; knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and XHTML. Led business development and digital media branding for clients.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at O.N.K, NYC, Inc. (Wholesale Clothing Co.)
January 1, 2003 - October 11, 2025
Designed and developed marketing programs (logos, brochures, illustrated artwork for clothing, promotional flyers, business cards, advertisements, and presentations). Created print-ready comps for printers and manufacturers. As Art Director, contributed to growth from startup to multifaceted clothing wholesaler and government contract opportunities.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Stormrise Productions Co.
January 1, 2003 - Present
Collaborated on branding for video and live comedy events, notably the 'Gotta Laugh' brand. Designed artwork for promotional flyers, business cards, and DVD covers in coordination with the CEO.
President/ Graphic Designer at Rich Ink Graphics, Inc.
January 1, 2009 - Present
Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the graphic design industry. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress; also, Flash, Dreamweaver, and knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and XHTML scripting. Strong business development professional with an Associate in Digital Media Arts Technology focused in Graphic Arts from Technical Career Institute.
Art Director/ Graphic Designer at O.N.K., NYC, INC. (Wholesale Clothing Co.)
January 1, 2003 - October 11, 2025
Designed and developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures, illustrated graphic artwork for clothing, promotional flyers, company business cards, advertisements, and presentations). Created print-ready comps for third party printers and manufacturers. As Art Director, instrumental in helping to grow the business from a startup to a multifaceted clothing wholesaler winning government contracts as suppliers.
Art Director/ Graphic Designer at Stormrise Productions Co.
January 1, 2003 - Present
Worked with specialized intern team, was instrumental in forming a marketable name for video and live comedy event, 'Gotta Laugh'. Worked closely with company CEO to design graphic artwork for promotional flyers, company business cards, and DVD covers.
President / Graphic Designer at Rich Ink Graphics, inc. graphic design co.
January 1, 2009 - Present
Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the graphic design industry. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator; knowledge of QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver, and knowledge of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and XHTML scripting. Strong business development professional with an Associates in Digital Media Arts Technology focused in Graphic Arts from Technical Career Institute.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at O.N.K, NYC, INC . wholesale clothing co.
January 1, 2003 - October 16, 2025
Designed and developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures, illustrated graphic artwork for clothing, promotional flyers, company business cards, advertisements, and presentations). Created print-ready comps for third party printers and manufacturers. As Art Director, instrumental in growing the business from a startup to a multifaceted clothing wholesaler, winning government contracts as suppliers.
Art Director / Graphic Designer at Stormrise Productions co.
January 1, 2003 - Present
Worked with specialized intern team, instrumental in forming a marketable name for video and live comedy event, “Gotta Laugh”. Worked closely with company CEO to design graphic artwork for promotional flyers, company business cards, and DVD covers.

Education

Associates in Digital Media Arts Technology focused in Graphic Arts at Technical Career Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Associate in Digital Media Arts Technology (Graphic Arts) at Technical Career Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Associates in Digital Media Arts Technology focused in Graphic Arts at Technical Career Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Associates in Digital Media Arts Technology / focused in Graphic Arts at Technical Career Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Associates in Digital Media Arts Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Software & Internet, Education
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    uniE621 Carl Cardinal Sings the Blues
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    uniE621 Carly Cardinal Sings The Blues
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