dominic de souza resume
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Graphic designer, author and illustratorTRANSCRIPT
DOMINIC M. DE SOUZA (301) 885 9739 ● [email protected]
www.catholicauthor.us
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
SKILLS Skilled and productive designer focused on the highest level of quality and efficiency. Excellent in production, design and maintenance of products and projects. Excellent communication skills in personal and written media. Active collaboration fostering smooth, efficient operations. Committed and effective prioritization of project needs and interaction.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Christendom College, Front Royal, VA ● 2008-2009 36 credits Writer’s Institute for Children’s Literature, West Redding, CT ● 2006-2008 Graduate. Novelization and Journalism for Children and Teenagers. 6 credits. CESA “Center of Enriched Studies Academy” ● 2008 Highschool Diploma received. Home School Co-op program.
PROFICIENCY
CorelDRAW Design Suite
Sony Vegas Pro 11
Microsoft Expression Web
Wordpress
Flash Slideshow Maker
Goldwave Audio Editor
Filezilla FTP
Interactive Design Display
Youtube
Flickr
Zazzle
iPetitions
Mailchimp
Createspace
Issuu
WPM 65
Vimeo
QR codes
DOMINIC M. DE SOUZA (570) 578 8354 ● [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER ● October 2011 – Present
Offering custom graphic design for print and digital format. PAROUISA MEDIA, Sydney, Australia ● March 2011 – October 2011
Administered office functions, communicated with customers, fulfilled orders
Invented and initiated projects and programs
Edited and produced product designs
Handled brochures layout and printed media
Designed and maintained website
Produced and designed video
Integrated cohesive social media presence HUMAN LIFE INTERNATIONAL (HLI), Front Royal, VA ● March 2010 – September 2010
Designed and Produced LIFELINES, an educational film series for the internet.
Handled green-screening and audio layering
Published to online accounts and websites in six languages SAINT GABRIEL COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL, Inc., Hazleton, PA ● January 2005 - 2011 Production and Design Manager ● January 2005 – 2011 Data and Communications Manager ● January 2005 – 2008 Distribution Manager ● January 2005 – 2007 Restructured office and administrative operations for increased effectiveness. Redesigned the visual approach of the business:
Designed and edited brochures and printed media
Created, designed and edited project websites
Designed and produced web films and trailers
Layered audio and production for CD
Coordinated and facilitated project creation and management
Managed and communicated with customer database
Supervised, taught and coordinated suppliers and stock renewal
Generated, recommended and distributed e-mail campaigns
Improved direct mail design and production References available upon request. Testimonials available here
http://catholicauthor.us/resume/testimonials/
DOMINIC M. DE SOUZA (570) 578 8354 ● [email protected]
WORK SAMPLES
General Portfolio of Projects
http://catholicauthor.us/project/
Custom Design Posters, Products and Graphics
http://catholicauthor.us/resume/printed
Websites:
http://catholicauthor.us/resume/websites/
Videos and Trailers
http://catholicauthor.us/resume/video-work/
Newsletters and Publications
http://catholicauthor.us/resume/newsletter/
E-mails and Digital Campaigns
http://catholicauthor.us/resume/e-mails/