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Rodini Almonacy

Rodini Almonacy

Bay Shore,NY

Summary

Skilled Creative Director adept at overseeing writers, designers and artists to accomplish challenging objectives. Excellent communicator, problem solver and detail-oriented manager proficient in business operations and customer needs.

Over 20 years of experience leading teams of designers in the graphic design industry.

Energetic & skilled at focusing on finding solutions and meeting deadlines.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Creative Director

Maximum Marketing Enterprises
08.2000 - Current
  • Managed campaigns with specific focuses in order to meet customer needs and creative visions.
  • Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
  • Collaborated with outside agencies to manage project progress and milestones.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
  • Supervised design and production staff developing innovative designs for television commercial projects while managing deadlines.
  • Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
  • Orchestrated photo sessions by choosing photographers, stylists, and cosmetic artists.
  • Oversaw full teams of writers, artists, designers, and project managers.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts and services to meet budget requirements.
  • Evaluated and approved image retouching work, mechanicals, and art proofs to deliver quality results.
  • Oversaw hiring, training, and direction of creative personnel to achieve optimal results.
  • Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
  • Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
  • Oversaw, guided, and coached 2 designers and art directors.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained top candidates with aneye for performance.
  • Negotiated contracts with stylists and photographers to organize photo shoots.
  • Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
  • Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.
  • Preserved branding standards of assigned accounts.
  • Negotiated contracts and timelines with service providers such as printers.
  • Improved quality standards of the company's digital printing process by effectively using Adobe In-Design.
  • Managed client relationships and expectations for creative projects with varying budgets and objectives.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated them into actionable project plans
  • Orchestrated photo sessions by choosing photographers, stylists, and cosmetic artists

Creative Designer

Roar Beverages
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Utilized expertise and current best practices to verify quality of images, content and brand compliance.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with merchandising and sales departments, suppliers and clients.
  • Met with clients to create visions, conceive designs and discuss deadlines and requirements.
  • Transformed ideas into beautiful designs used in identity branding campaigns.
  • Conducted regular research to stay abreast of product trends, implementing concepts to increase competitive advantage of brand and products.
  • Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy to develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos and internet websites.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to design posters, pamphlets and flyers for projects and events for marketing and advertising purposes.
  • Delivered impactful creative solutions through event branding, marketing and email campaigns.
  • Edited artwork across variety of company product lines such as logos and images.
  • Conceptualized and implemented innovative ideas to drive user engagement for clients' websites.


Creative Consultant

Solomon's Inc
09.2012 - 04.2016
  • Handled client communications and led meetings, providing clear direction and consistent updates on design progress.
  • Managed and mentored internal team of digital designers and extended team of regular freelance designers.
  • Partnered closely with senior leadership and creative team to accumulate and disseminate best practices.
  • Understood, educated and presented to company and to clients.
  • Oversaw technical production and implementation of online creatives.
  • Used broader knowledge about digital landscape to inform creative partners and broader groups on cutting edge media opportunities.
  • Partnered with design to shape strategic and creative output of growth channels.
  • Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Coordinated with social media, public relations and other teams to execute product introductions.
  • Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts.
  • Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising and website copy.
  • Collaborated with the product development team to effectively modernize and update promotions.
  • Mentored and guided theexecutive team during business development decision-making to optimize profitability, marketing strategy and communications planning.
  • Attracted new clients by creating and implementing innovative marketing strategies.
  • Optimized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design

Katherine Gibbs School of Design
Melville, NY
08.2000

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Creative Direction
  • Campaign Development
  • Storyboard Creation
  • Logo Creation
  • Concept Pitching
  • Marketing Expertise
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Web Applications
  • Creative Design

Timeline

Creative Designer

Roar Beverages
03.2017 - 01.2018

Creative Consultant

Solomon's Inc
09.2012 - 04.2016

Executive Creative Director

Maximum Marketing Enterprises
08.2000 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design

Katherine Gibbs School of Design

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