Michael Amante
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Multi-talented Creative Director ready to apply over 20 years' experience in new position with room for growth and advancements. Skilled at evaluating and maintaining staff relationships, resolving issues and implementing plans that solve problems and account for team abilities and limitations. Professional with strong planning and exceptional communication skills. Passionate and skilled artist with impeccable and unblemished reputation.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Amante Studio Arts & Music, LLC
, Worldwide
05.2001 - Current
- Produce artwork with photography, graphic design, and illustration for on-line and practical applications.
- Oversee all business operations, including development, production, marketing and sales.
- Promote company public profile by delivering speeches, performances, writing articles, doing interviews and presenting at industry conferences as public face of organization.
- Negotiate and execute contractual agreements with clients and independent contractors.
- Increase organization's exposure to the entertainment industry to grow sales profitability.
- Formulate and launch marketing and promotional campaigns to maximize profits.
- Spearhead initiatives to keep business sustainable, agile and scalable during industry changes.
- Cultivate and maintain strong industry relationships and client partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success and future agreements.
- Manage company accounts to promote ongoing project profitability and superior customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with company partners and industry professionals to develop and actualize strategic plans to advance company's mission and objectives and promote revenue, profitability and growth.
- Administer day-to-day operations, including accounting and budget management, business development, performance metrics and customer service.
Senior Graphic Designer
Ernst & Young LLP
New York, NY
04.1995 - 05.2001
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Oversee work of junior designers, keeping team members working within established deadlines.
- Enhanced existing designs with new layouts, graphics and content.
- Develope creative, graphic presentations to communicate mood, emphasis and insight.
- Wrote precise specifications for printing and reproduction for printing vendors.
- Lead client meetings to discuss project scope, expectations and completion dates.
- Designed mock ups and wire-frames utilizing graphics software skills.
- Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
- Created corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements such as logos and letterheads.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign to create images and layouts.
- Produced projects for advertising and informational purposes.
Crisi Intervention Counselor/Substitute Teacher
Syracuse City School District
Syracuse, NY
09.1981 - 06.1991
- Responsible for remedial instruction, crisis intervention counseling and behavior modification of severely emotionally handicapped, physically disabled and socially maladjusted children ages 5-18.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative approaches to teaching.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BFA - Fine Arts And Graphic Design
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY08.1994
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Graphic and Media Design
- Disney World on-site Installations
- Crisis Intervention Counselor
- Corporate branding
- Logo creation
- Experienced Recording Artist
- Staff leadership
- Sibelius and Finale Music Notation
- Problem resolution
- Acting and On-Camera Talent
- Package Design and Product Sales
- Photographic Editing
- Client presentations
- Partnership and relationship building and maintenance
- Merchandise displays
- Contract Negotiation
- Hiring of Independent Contractors
- Logistics management
- Assignment Delegation
- Creative Team Collaboration
- Creative Team Leadership
- Team Meetings
- Creative Vision Development
- Social Media Platforms
- Vendor Negotiations
- 2D Designing
- Design Layouts
- Art Direction
- Advanced Composites
- Studio Management
Accomplishments
Ranked Number 1 Classical Artist Year End Review Billboard Magazine 2002 - Emmy Nominated Self-titled PBS Special - State of New York Governor's Award for Excellence - Established 501C3 charity to support the needs of disabled US Veterans - Christopher Columbus Award from Italian Charities of America- Meritorious Award from Nassau County - National Amputation Foundation Honor Award for support of US Veterans - Governor's Award for Excellence Columbus Citizens Foundation - Numerous Citations and Acknowledgements from county legislations in New York State and NYC
Timeline
Creative Director
Amante Studio Arts & Music, LLC
05.2001 - Current
Senior Graphic Designer
Ernst & Young LLP
04.1995 - 05.2001
Crisi Intervention Counselor/Substitute Teacher
Syracuse City School District
09.1981 - 06.1991
Bachelor of Arts - BFA - Fine Arts And Graphic Design
SUNY College At Oswego
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