Graphic Designer | Oi Graphics• Concept, design and print production for a wide variety of projects.• Train and serve as a mentor for college interns.• Manage design schedule; consistently meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.• Office management; including prepare invoices & quotes for clients

Graphic Artist | Sega Entertainment U.S.A.• Development and execution of advertising and marketing materials to support nationwide locations.• Collaborated with Marketing Executives to translate marketing initiatives into innovative graphics and collateral.• Worked with Creative Director to ensure brand consistency across all communication platforms. • Coordinated production for marketing campaigns; communicated with printers to ensure on-time completion.• Liaison between print vendors, advertising publications and nationwide venue locations. • Research and selection of vendors which stay in-line with budgets and quality standards.• Large format production for venues including banners, posters, in-store and window display graphics.• Responsible for archiving digital files and maintaining art library; photo research and digital photo retouching.• Consistently met deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Freelance Graphic Artist | Main Street Graphics• Concept and design for print projects including corporate identity, CD packaging, and brochures.

Freelance Graphic Artist | Silver Frog Branding & Design• Design and production for various projects; including corporate identity, website layout and event collateral.

Freelance Graphic Artist | Lions Gate Home Entertainment• Concept and design for DVD packaging and inserts.

Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant | Replacement Parts Industries• Responsible for the design and production of marketing materials.• Liaison between printer and mailing house to ensure final output is sent to customers. • Consumer research and satisfaction analysis, provided detailed report to management. • Created marketing presentations to promote new products nationwide.

Graphic Designer | Design Factory• Responsible for design aspects from concept to print. • Worked individually and collaborated with other designers on projects.

SHARON ZYSMAN

EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts, Graphic Design | California State University Northridge

EXPERIENCE

SKILLSPhotoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXpress, Fireworks, Powerpoint.

Effective at communicating ideas and capturing the interest of the intended audience. I have well developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision making and time management. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. I enjoy working with and motivating teams.

e-mail: sharonzysman@aol.comurl: www.sharonportfolio.comcell: 818.370.2182

2007-2008

2008-2009

Graphic Designer | NBC: Perfect Couples• Concept, design and print production for on-air graphics, set dressing, props and scenic elements for program

2010-Present

2006-2007

2005

2005-2006

2004-2005

2003-2004

2004

2008-PresentPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Art Directors Guild & Scenic, Title and Graphic Artists | Local 800 IATSE