Ian Harrington Graphic Designer 1243 Warren Rd., Apt. 1 Lakewood, OH 44107 216.926.6240 ian@ianharrington.com Education 8.93 - 5.97 University Of The Arts Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Ą Attended web design workshop by Netscape Corp. Ą Held a work-study position as an information technical advisor for two years. Ą Carried a minor in writing. 8.89 - 6.93 Bridgeton High School Bridgeton, New Jersey High School Diploma Experience 11.04 - 8.05 WHITTMANHART Interactive, Cleveland Senior Designer WH Interactive optimizes the complex nature of digital communication by accounting for its interdependent nature. Their unique focus and approach to interactive marketing communication enables them to deliver more compelling insights and more comprehensive solutions that are proven to get results. Ą Envisioned and generated practical yet stimulating materials to enhance online experiences for clients' audiences. Ą Volunteered personal time to additional office hours needed to deliver high-end results to a fast-paced demanding deadline in order to satisfy and elevate positive relationships with clients. Ą Contributed heavily to vigorous team brainstorming, bringing in quick insight and fresh ideas while motivating the group with a positive attitude and optimistic approach. Ą Attended educational training for software, and quickly became proficient with the new skill set, able to quickly producing deliverables. Ą Was trusted with the opportunity of creating concepts and designing for the purpose of pitching new business possibilities. Ą Clients included: Sherwin-Williams, Eaton, Moen, Procter and Gamble, and Retail Ventures Inc. 8.04 - 11.04 Sherwin-Williams Automotive, Warrensville Heights Contract Graphic Designer With over 134 years of experience, Sherwin-Williams is the number one name in vehicle refinishing. Sherwin-Williams is one of the world's leading manufacturers of automotive refinishing products and supplies customers worldwide. Ą Created, restored and edited documents for brand labels. Ą Quickly adapted to temporary environment, learning database and file convention processes. Ą Designed promotional flyers and other internal marketing materials for fast use in retail markets. Ą Developed design systems for aesthetic materials for trade show displays. Ą Increased an easy working relationship with studio team members and client service. 10.03 - 6.04 BrandMuscle Inc., Cleveland Contract Graphic Designer BrandMuscleŐs corporate ad versioning solution allows you to totally automate all the logistics of your advertising production, coordination, and distribution. It means nothing less than total control, total brand management, at your fingertips. Ą Created, restored and edited marketing templates for brand building possibilities in a high-prioritized, fast-paced environment while going beyond the required job description with quick problem solving and adaptive skills when it was so needed. Ą Possessed ability to learn rapidly and adapt to new and innovative techniques and applications while showing dependability by pushing the standard of demanding and accelerated multi-task deadline completion. Ą Contributed and even initiated creation of a hierarchy of strategy to solutions which strengthened and enriched team efforts. Ą Increased an easy working relationship with studio team members and client service. Ą Clients included: AT&T Wireless, Allstate Corp., Bank One, BMW, John Deere, Mini USA, Parker Hannifin Corp., and Transitions Optical Inc., 10.97 - 8.03 Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Philadelphia Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant BCJ is a highly reputable and award-winning architectural firm founded in 1965 by world-renowned architect Peter Bohlin. With five offices and a staff of over a hundred, the firm continues to grow with its diverse range of notable work. Ą Responsible for prime visual communication for the firm. Ą Developed master sheet templates for all brochures and submission materials. Ą Refined the visual comportment of the companyŐs identity process. Polished all stationary materials. Ą Planned, directed, and developed the companyŐs website. Analyzed visual strategies of presenting the firm to an online audience, and met the criterion of the partnerŐs wishes. Ą Prepared project managers with visually stimulating reference materials, matching systematically to companyŐs set identity. Ą Utilized digital informational skills to enrich the firmŐs visual library. Manipulated digital photos to emphasize the architectural aesthetic, and to beautify the photographic quality. Ą Demonstrated ambition and dedication, ability to respond to demanding deadlines and spontaneous committal to extra hours with strong analytical and creative skills. Ą Clients included: Bill and Melinda Gates, Lehigh University, Haverford College, Loyola College, Princeton University, St. MaryŐs College, Syracuse University, Trinity College, University of Maryland in Baltimore, Delaware County Community College, Germantown Friends School, Apple Computer Inc., Corning Glass Inc., Pixar Inc., Turtle Bay and National Park Service. 4.97 - 5.04 Freelance Graphic Design Ą Gained confidence of several non-signed musical performers, and provided visual identity and promotional strategies, which included strong solutions to effective marketing at a low cost for a strained budget. Ą Envisioned and constructed websites for these musicians, using the planned identity and theories of self-endorsement to motivate design structure. Ą Worked closely with the rock outfit ŇThe Idiot MobÓ to arrange the artwork and design for their CD entitled ŇIt Only Hurts,Ó released on Trendy Records in 1999. Ą Organized and compiled artwork and design for rock outfits ŇThe VigilantesÓ and ŇThe Cuffs,Ó for their split record release entitled ŇSplit,Ó released on Flat Records in 1999. Ą Envisioned output with the rock outfit ŇThe Herculoids,Ó and conceived and designed the inlet of their CD entitled ŇThe Taryn Trilogy,Ó self-released in 1998. Ą Exhibited independence and motivation by procuring clients, while showing ability to multi-task and meet unstable deadlines. Ą Clients include the following rock performers: Henry James, This Is Exploding, THROK!!, Little League, WorldŐs Strongest Man, Quadrophonic, Riff Racket, Hackell, The Vigilantes, The Cuffs, The Idiot Mob and The Herculoids. Skills Ą Over ten years of diligent experience in MacIntosh computers. Carries heavy expertise in most design and multimedia software, as well as information architecture knowledge in web design. Ą Widely-celebrated computer icon artist, maintaining award-winning icon website ŇIcon IcehouseÓ since 1998, receiving millions of visitors world-wide. Ą Contributed icon design work to another popular MacIntosh-based icon website, ŇPseudoRoom,Ó from 2000 Đ 2001. Ą Co-Founder of the design collective, ŇGUI Galaxy,Ó featuring 25 highly-mentioned user-interface designers who span all over the globe. Ą Authored music reviews, published in Wonka Vision Magazine in 2000. Ą Performed spoken word and poetry for five years in several venues. *Portfolio and references available on request.