My name is Arlene Calandria. I live in Jackson Heights, Queens, and currently work as a freelance designer in NYC.
If you want your project and business to shine, I’m the person to make it happen.
RESUMÉ
Graphic Designer / Convention Booth Representative
Metro Orange Art Inc/Old NYC Photos
Feb 2014 – Present | Freeport, New York (Freelance)
- Manage and direct email marketing layouts and design for new products.
- Collaborate with clients on large-scale projects, including product choice, placement, and type.
- Supervise all phases from image selection and design to on-the-job coordination with installers.
- Ensure design compliance with project needs and visual brand standards.
- Provide solutions from order to distribution and from conceptualization to final implementation with vendors.
- Update website graphics for new and existing products for OldNYCPhotos.com, Metro Orange Art Inc on eBay, and Facebook.
OldNYCPhotos.com
ebay.com/str/metroorangeartinc
Senior Graphic Designer
Syska Hennessy Group
November 2022 – June 2023 | New York, New York
- Executed multi-channel creative strategy from inception to launch. Enhanced established templates for newsletters, presentation and reports.
- Worked extensively in print design, brand design and implementing brand identity across all client campaigns.
- Well versed in the creation of responsive Social Media campaigns that resulted in impactful visual design.
- Analyzed and created original visual and typography solutions for communications projects.
- Communicated with multiple department processes and ensured the quality of all design deliverables.
www.syska.com
Digital Graphics Designer
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
July 2022 – October 2022 | New York, New York (Consultant)
- Joined forces with digital strategists and marketing team to concept, envision, and design effective digital experiences for clients.
- Have flexibility and critical thinking which were essential for the brand’s creation of innovative multi-tiered campaigns.
Advance Graphics Specialist
JP Morgan Chase
June 2021 – March 2022 | New York, New York (Consultant)
- Joined forces with digital strategists and marketing team to concept, envision, and design effective digital experiences for clients.
- Have flexibility and critical thinking which were essential for the brand’s creation of innovative multi-tiered campaigns..
Graphic Designer
Milbank LLP
Feb 2016 – July 2020 | New York, New York
- Enhanced established templates for newsletters, presentation and reports.
- Produced print and promotional items for key clients collaborating with Marketing Department.
- Translated brand stories and data into clear, compelling visual presentations.
- Managed multiple projects at a given time while working calmly under pressure.
- Won with the rebranding team the SABRE Awards 2020 – Professional Service Firms.
Graphic Designer
Department of Homeland Security/FEMA
Jul 2013 – Oct 2013 | Forest Hills, New York
Created central repository of Hurricane recovery resources; MAX.gov, FEMA.gov and Resource Guides. Designed resource tools to support recovery such as printed materials and web banners. (freelance)
Graphic Designer
Willis Towers Watson
Jan 2007 – Apr 2013 | New York, New York
- Created and implemented company graphic standards for printed materials, electronic presentations, conference materials, corporate brochures and advertisements.
- Worked with the Director of Marketing/Communications to develop design objectives for conference materials, corporate brochures and adverts. Maintained quality, visual consistency and implemented solutions to branding problems.
- Managed creation and production of brochures/trade show signage from start to finish, including design, budget management, and coordination with printing press.
- Kept up with new graphic design technologies and increased overall efficiency..
Marketing Coordinator
Dattner Architects
Dec 2000 – Oct 2006 | New York, New York
Coordinated proposal submissions and produced multimedia presentations. Responsible for initiating and developing graphic design/layout. Analyzed markets (federal, state, civic, and
private clients) to target specific areas to pursue future projects. Liaised between consultants and clients regarding project venture opportunities. Developed graphic template standards for external presentations and in-house publications. Processed yearly agency/client pre-qualification applications. Managed and maintained database. Problem solved equipment and software issues. Updated and maintained website.
Project Accomplishments – Bronx Library Center, Columbus Circle Station Complex, Brooklyn District 3 Garage, MTA Consolidated Revenue Facility, Intrepid Museum Master Plan,
Westchester ARC Hawthorne Project, Triborough Bridge Toll Plazas & Service Building, Queens Vocational & Technical High School Addition and Yonkers Children’s Museum.
Awards Completed – 2005 Best of New Construction Award by New York Construction Magazine for Hudson River Park Clinton Cove Boathouse, 2004 Award of Excellence by New York Chapter Association of Builders and Contractors for West 72nd Street Subway Station Rehabilitation and 2002 Award of Recognition by Concrete Industry Board Awards for Coney Island Comfort & Lifeguard Stations.
Education
City University of New York at Brooklyn College
B.A. Television and Radio Communications / Cum Laude
Parsons New School
Advanced Computer Graphics courses
Skills
MS Windows & MacOS environment, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Creative Suite CC, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Audition, Premiere Pro, After Effects, HTML5, CSS, Acrobat Pro, WordPress, Media Encoder, Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Bridge, Google Apps, MSN Teams, Zoom, Open Asset, EMP Slidemaker, DesignPro Labels, QuarkXpress and Flash.
Fluent in English, Tagalog (Philippines) and conversational Spanish.