Sean Puzzo

Young, yet ambitious Graphic Designer in NY/NJ area looking to break into the field.

New Jersey

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Graphic designer with experience in print and digital media, logo design, and branding with a special interest in theatrical design.

Experience

2013 Jan - Present

Freelance Graphic Designer

Freelance Graphic Designer / Scotch Plains, NJ

• Provide services such as logo design, corporate branding, key art, brochure design, art retrieval, and art direction for a wide variety of clients.

• Created key art and collateral as well as the creation of a new website for Pixie Dust Players. Maintain social media outlets as well as creation of email campaigns.

• Provided assistance to the Siena Youth Center in the creation of a more consistent visual identity for in house and out of house relationships.

• Advised, designed, and executed the creation of artwork for the Student Life Suite at Caldwell University which included the creation of three, ten foot wallscapes to tell the story of student life at the university

2013 May - 2019 May

Graphic Designer

Summit Playhouse / Summit, NJ

» Responsible for the creation of key art and collateral for Main Stage and Kaleidoscope Youth Theatre productions.

» Revamped the organization's website into a mobile-friendly option which saw a 100% increase in traffic over the following year as well as increased engagement on social media platforms.

» Tasked with the creation of a re-branding campaign for the 100th Anniversary. Responsible for the roll-out of the new logo as well as its implementation in corporate branding.

2017 Aug - 2018 Jul

Assistant to the Executive Director

Dominican Youth Movement USA, INC / / Amityville, NY

» Fostered and created new relationships in the Dominican Order’s network for the benefit of the Dominican Youth Movement.

» Maintained a database of 5000+ alumni, staff, and supporters of the Dominican Youth Movement and saw an increase in involvement.

» Implemented a re-brand and overhaul for the organization which included a new website, marketing materials, videos, etc, allowing for better exposure to our community.

» Proposed and successfully implemented a “Flash Fundraiser” which raised over $3,000 in twenty-four hours - the largest amount in the organization’s history.

» Designed an annual publication that focuses on the successes and accomplishments of the past year which is distributed throughout the Dominican Order’s some 50,000 sisters, friars, brothers, educational institutions and more.

» Retained as a consultant.

2014 Sep - 2017 Jul

Student Ambassador

Caldwell University Office of Undergraduate Admissions / Caldwell, NJ

» Responsible for daily tasks in the Undergraduate Admissions office including calls to prospective students, database entry/management as well as application filing.

» Provided tours of the Caldwell University campus to prospective students and their families. Rated in the top 10% of students who toured, applied, and deposited at Caldwell University.

» Requested by Office of the President for VIP Campus tours.

» Represented Caldwell University at Alumni events at Caldwell University and in New York City.

» Asked to speak at 2016 Accepted Students Day and Presidential Scholarship Receptions about the reasons Caldwell University was my defining moment.

2016 Sep - 2016 Dec

Graphic Design Intern

Pearl Media / Fairfield, NJ

» Assisted in the pitch, exploration, and execution of campaigns and activations for companies such as Jim Beam, World Duty-Free, Tajin, Toyota.

» Learned valuable skills such as the creation of mock-ups for large scale OOH (out of home media) billboards, wallscapes, interactive storefronts, and pitch decks.

» Responsible for the weekly creation of “Last Week Today,” a company newsletter.

» Met deadlines in a fast-paced workplace environment.

» Worked closely with the senior graphic designer and creative director.

2016 Jan - 2016 Jun

Graphic Design Intern

CD Meyer / Fairfield, NJ

» Drafted mock ups and art for graphic design, marketing solutions, website development and presentations.

» Trained in the basics of exhibit multimedia, and touch screen programs and games.

» Worked with diverse clientele ensuring the completion of projects in a timely manner.

» Reported to creative/art director.

Education

2013 - 2017

Caldwell University

Bachelors of Fine Arts / Graphic Design

Skills

Graphic Design
Illustration
Mock Ups
Mock Up
Wordpress
Marketing
Logo Design
Out of Home
Branding
Indesign