I offer over twenty-five years’ experience as a graphic designer. During that time many of my designs have been honored with the industry’s most prestigious awards, and published in a number of distinguished design annuals including American Graphic Design, Creativity Annual, and Rockport Publishers. I am a self-motivated designer that is able to create high-quality, on-brand digital, e-mail, print, social media and web graphics from concept through completion, independently or in collaboration with a team. I have strong project management skills and am able to plan, prioritize and organize multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting tight deadlines and high quality standards. I also have extensive experience with photo retouching, color correction, pre-press and the printing production process.

Carl A. Chiocca

I offer over twenty-five years’ experience as a graphic designer. During that time many of my designs have been honored with the industry’s most prestigious awards, and published in a number of distinguished design annuals including American Graphic Design, Creativity Annual, and Rockport Publishers. I am a self-motivated designer that is able to create high-quality, on-brand digital, e-mail, print, social media and web graphics from concept through completion, independently or in collaboration with a team. I have strong project management skills and am able to plan, prioritize and organize multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting tight deadlines and high quality standards. I also have extensive experience with photo retouching, color correction, pre-press and the printing production process.

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I offer over twenty-five years’ experience as a graphic designer. During that time many of my designs have been honored with the industry’s most prestigious awards, and published in a number of distinguished design annuals including American Graphic Design, Creativity Annual, and Rockport Publishers.

I am a self-motivated designer that is able to create high-quality, on-brand digital, e-mail, print, social media and web graphics from concept through completion, independently or in collaboration with a team. I have strong project management skills and am able to plan, prioritize and organize multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting tight deadlines and high quality standards. I also have extensive experience with photo retouching, color correction, pre-press and the printing production process.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Swift Communications LLC
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Designing print and online advertisement campaigns, e-mail banners, annual reports, brochures, catalogs, logos, magazines, media kits, programs, sales collateral, trail and visitor guides, tradeshow graphics, and book covers including interior page design; worked on e-mail campaigns and online contests in a fast-paced environment using the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software.
Shift Manager & Department Lead at Gypsum Ace Hardware
January 1, 2019 - Present
As Shift Manager, responsible for opening and closing the store, balancing the registers, preparing daily deposits, and assigning tasks to junior associates. As Department Lead for the plumbing department, responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, inventory, and ordering of all products within one of the largest departments in the store.
Graphic Designer at Swift Communications Inc.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Worked closely with clients, ad directors, editors, publishers, marketing managers, and writers to design high-quality print and online advertisement campaigns, e-mail campaigns and online contests; produced trail and visitor guides, brochures, catalogs, logos, magazines, and media kits.
Creative Director at National Physique Committee
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2018
Updated NPC News magazine design and print production from legacy methods to modern Adobe Creative Cloud workflow; oversaw editorial pages, color correction, image composites, and advertiser file management; managed print production and nationwide mailing.
President at Carl A. Chiocca Creative Designs
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2018
Operated and managed a design studio providing branding, print and online campaigns, annual reports, brochures, catalogs, direct mail, packaging, signage, social media graphics, and custom website design with e-commerce; supervised staff and coordinated freelance illustrators; managed product photography for print and e-commerce.
Graphic Designer / Production Manager at John Brady Design Consultants
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Developed branding and marketing materials; managed a 4-person production team; prepared design layouts, illustrations, and photographic images for film output, PDF, print reproduction, and mailing; collaborated with advertisers and account representatives.
Graphic Designer at USWeb Corporation (Electronic Images)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999
Created high-quality designs for logo, advertising, brochures, direct mail, signage; prepared artwork for film output and print; clients included Office Depot, Rite Aid, ServiceStar Hardware.
Senior Graphic Designer at Informing Design
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Collaborated with president and clients to develop design concepts; produced digital files, signage and mapping; coordinated output and printing; negotiated printing estimates; ensured print quality.
Manager, Printing and Distribution Department at St. Francis Central Hospital
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1994
Managed printing and forms production; coordinated mailing; form design; managed budgets and department billings; supervised staff; ensured postal compliance and cost efficiency.
Graphic Designer at Indiana Printing and Publishing
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992
Conceived and designed logos, corporate and school identities, magazine ads, annual reports, brochures, books, newsletters, packaging; prepared camera-ready mechanicals; improved stripping process; ensured print quality.
Cutter Operator at American Wholesale Thermographers
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1987
Operated rotary cutter, trimmed business cards/postcards; quality control; shipping.
Bindery Operator at Quik-Print
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1986
Coordinated bindery jobs; operated bindery equipment; quality control.
Graphic Artist at Suburban Printing
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985
Created designs and mechanical layouts; camera operations and plate procedures.
Assistant Graphic Artist at Print-Craft Studio
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1983
Assisted with mechanical layouts and camera/plate procedures; Summers during high school.

Education

Associates: Graphic Design at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
January 1, 1992 - April 1, 1994

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