Robert Burdi - United States of America
About the artist
Member since 2008-08-23
Robert Burdi,
BFA / MBA
5430 S.
Nordica � Chicago, Illinois 60638
(630)
272-8476, Cell
[email protected]
Summary:
Highly
experienced graphic arts professional with in-depth knowledge of major page
layout, illustration, web development and photo-retouching programs. Able to direct all aspects of design and
production of multiple projects under tight deadlines while keeping a sharp eye
on expense controls and profitability. Able to sell, market and inform customers
the benefits of a quality product.
Profile:
Production, design and
marketing experience in:
* Brochures *
Logos * Manuals * Parking Permits * Web Banners
* Business Cards * Decals *
Catalogs * Web Design * Wedding Invites
* Presentations *
Trade Shows * Order Forms * Programs/Stage Bills * Client Retention
* Web Hosting *
GIF Animation * Flash Animation * Project Management * Instructional Tutorials
Computer & Technology
Skills:
Excellent to advanced
experience in:
* Flash CS6 * InDesign CS6 *
Illustrator CS6 * PhotoShop CS6 *
MS Office Suite 2011
* Dreamweaver CS6 * Acrobat X * Fireworks CS5 * Virtual DJ *
MS Excel 2011
* QuarkXpress * PageMaker * FrameMaker *
Director * MS
Powerpoint 2011
* Sublime Text * Code Editor * HTML * Cascading Style Sheets * ActionScript
Employment History:
9/2011
� Present DeVry University, Chicago,
Illinois
Adjunct
Professor Web Graphic Design & Multimedia Design
� Instruct DeVry University
and DeVry Advantage Academy students (High School).
� Web Graphic Design 201, 205,
210, 235, 229, 235, 260, 250
� Computers 100, Microsoft
Office Suite - Pearson Education MyItLab.com
� Professional Development �
Conflict Management, Active Learning, Encouraging Teamwork, Participated on an
Academic Integrity Board, Prepared Students for
Portfolio Showcase
9/2010
� 4/2011 Bride�s Guide, Crown
Point, Indiana
Marketing
Coordinator
� Generate new leads. Organize
customers into a make-ready database.
� Design a website identity:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001008839077
� Enter data from customer�s
creative thoughts.
11/2010
� 1/2011 Constellation Brands, Chicago,
Illinois
Marketing
Web Site Administrator
� Responsibilities include
updating the Marketing On Demand merchandising Point of Sale
web site for wholesalers and Sponsorship media web site
� Fulfilled wholesalers and
vendors needs for permanent marketing fixtures
� Process neon repair and
marketing collateral POS orders
11/2010
� 12/2010 XSport Fitness, Chicago,
Illinois
Membership
Sales Counselor
� Responsibilities include
meeting with prospective clients, providing them with the necessary information
about the club in a professional manner.
� Work to maintain the
existing clients by providing customer service to meet the needs of a diverse
clientele
12/2009
� 8/2010 Kwik Kopy, Crown Point,
Indiana
Inside
Sales / Print Consultant / Art Direction
� Reproduction of customer
requests on copy machines and full color presses (Digital & Plate), taking
orders for business related items along with quoting and order fulfillment.
� Member of Chicago Local 458M
Graphic Communications Union
Robert Burdi,
BFA / MBA
(630)
272-8476, Cell
-2-
3/2009
� 8/2009 Rydin Decal, Streamwood,
Illinois
Print
Production Artist
� Design and manage creative
projects, including parking permits, hangtags and decals
from concept to production.
2003
� 2011 Contract
work through various agencies
� Hoffman York � Healthcare Signage Order Forms
� Deco Labels & Tags � Food Packaging
Labels (Flexography).
� McDonalds � Trade Show Exhibits.
� Vision Graphics - Office Supply Logos / Catalog
Impositions for United Stationers & LagasseSweet.
� Walgreens � Pharmacy Order Forms.
� Motorola - User Interface Design for the
Consumer Experience Design group.
� Motorola - Business Proposals and RFPs for
the Government and Enterprise Mobility System division.
� VideoJet Technologies - CAD Illustrations /
Operation Manuals.
� Daniel Woodhead Industries � Online Catalog /
Image Conversion.
� General Learning Communications � Educational
Workbooks and Healthcare Brochures / Illustration.
� Grainger - Catalog Page Layout.
� Pryor Architectural Signage Systems -
Corporate, Hotel and Safety Signage.
� Oswegoland Park District - Recreational
Identities / Logos.
2000
� 2003 Cole
Parmer, Vernon Hills, Illinois
Design
Group Leader
� Monitor / Record a group of
four to ensure weekly production goals are met,
using MS Word/Excel
� Maintained and updated the
ad and image database, including the HTML-based
ad tracking system
� Trained associates and
implemented catalog asset management, workflow and
processed improvement software
� Delegated a designer for ad
creation and photography
� Wrote and designed print and
electronic publications, including MasterFlex.com
and FoodTechSource.com
1995
� 2000 SciTech
International, Chicago, Illinois
Graphic
Designer/Desktop Publisher
� Coordinated and created
catalogs, ads and media kits
� Oversaw quarterly press
checks for design integrity
� Page layouts and web design
using Quark, PageMaker and Macromedia Flash
� Illustration and
Presentation skills using Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, CorelDraw
and PowerPoint
Education and
Certifications:
University
of Illinois at Chicago � Bachelor of
Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Keller
Graduate School of Management � Master
of Business Administration, Marketing
Management Association, Leadership for Group Leaders
Sales Makers Training � Certification
American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer �
Certification
American Heart Association, BLS for Healthcare
Providers (AED/CPR Certification)
GMP Fitness, Longevity Wellness Specialist
Exercise ETC, Strength Training Anatomy
Reference: Available upon
request
Skills
- Drawing
- Illustration
- Technical Illustration
- Traditional Photography
- Graphic Design
- Computer Graphics
- Desktop Publishing
- Web Design
- Flash
- Art Direction
