Ethan Roda
Long Beach,NY
Summary
Motivated new media and communications graduate with versatile leadership, problem-solving skills. International traveler with a strong understanding of people and culture. Fluent in Italian. Currently working as a graphic designer, at a print firm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Sir Speedy Printing and Signs
Bethpage, NY
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Logo design
- Business card design, flyers, mailers, postcards, retractable banners, coroplast signage, directories, banners.
- Sign installation
- Vinyl Window Installation
- Bindery experience
- Interior / Exterior Vinyl Installation
- Operated Graphtec Vinyl Cutter
- Operated HP Latex 560
- Operated Cannon Arizona flatbed
Italian Translator & Camp Counselor
Pro Pentedattilo Associazione
, Italy
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Oversaw a group of 30 campers, aged 15-21.
- Translated and communicated ideas/instructions between camp leaders and scouts.
- Documented campers work and experiences throughout their study abroad trip.
- Organized and transitioned campers through activities.
Host/Food Prep
Lost and Found
Long Beach, NY
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Welcomed and communicated respectfully with all guests entering the restaurant.
- Took reservations over the phone and recorded guests entering the restaurant.
Waiter
The Bungalow Bar and Grill
Long Beach, NY
11.2017 - 05.2023
- Trained 10 employees the expectations and responsibilities of the restaurant.
- Processed cash and credit card payments.
Intern
Lapolla Design
Ronkonkoma, NY
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Media Design
- Organized and created new catalog inventory for sample products.
- Designed sample floor advertisements.
- Worked through processes from sample product to final product.
- Media Design
Bar Back
JJ Coopers
Long Beach, NY
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Collected and reported inventory of wines and spirits.
- Communicated respectfully and clearly with all staff and guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - New Media and Digital Humanities, Minor in Italian
Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY05.2023
Livello B2 -
Universitá per Stranieri di Siena
Siena, Italia01.2019
Skills
- Video and Audio Production
- Adobe Illustrator
- Lightroom
- Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
- Videography
- HP Latex printer 560
- Cannon Arizona Flatbed printer
- Graphtec
- Banners
- Vinyl Decals
- Retractable banners
- Directories
- Dibond Signage
- Vinyl Window Installation
- Sign Installation
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Outlook
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Onyx Graphics
- Keyframe Techniques
- Keyframing effects
- Animations
- Design for social media platforms
- TikTok
- X(Twitter)
- Youtube
Volunteer Experience
- Art Apprentice, Tim Roda Art, 01/01, Present, Assist with set design and creative process., Organize lighting equipment and props for the final shot., Capture and develop final photograph.
- Video Production Intern, Pro Pentedattilo Associazione, Italy, 06/22, 08/23, Interviewed campers and locals, about restoration of Italian village., Documented locals' point of view and campers' experiences.
- Youth Soccer Assistant Coach, Long Beach Football Club, Long Beach, NY, 06/19, 08/20, Organized drills and activities for 15-20 players, aged 13-15., Collaborated with Head Coach on practice facilitation.
Affiliations
- I have a love for video storytelling and capturing audiences through videos I create.
- I enjoy all sports. Coaching/player development.
- I enjoy studying the Italian language, and immersing myself in the culture, through language
Languages
Italian
Professional
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Sir Speedy Printing and Signs
11.2023 - 06.2025
Italian Translator & Camp Counselor
Pro Pentedattilo Associazione
06.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Lapolla Design
09.2022 - 01.2023
Bar Back
JJ Coopers
12.2020 - 04.2022
Host/Food Prep
Lost and Found
01.2019 - 05.2023
Waiter
The Bungalow Bar and Grill
11.2017 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - New Media and Digital Humanities, Minor in Italian
Molloy University
Livello B2 -
Universitá per Stranieri di Siena
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