Felix David Tirado
324 Hidden Meadow • Hendersonville, NC 28792
Telephone: 828-685-2052 • Cellphone: 305-744-4455
Email: fdtirado@me.com • Website: www.FelixTirado.com
Objective:
To obtain a position in an organization, that I will utilize my skills to the business full potential. Using my advertisement, creative and production experience through hard work, integrity and dedication. I will ensure that I have the dexterity to design, and possess the computer and software knowledge, experience that an organization is seeking to ensuring growth and success on both ends.
Profile:
Motivated business professional, with ample experience in management and business administration. Immense aptitude towards quickly grasping concepts and able to make on the spot decisions. Tactful and diplomatic with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, clients and company confidential records. As well as producing accurate and quality assignments. Experienced with the creative industries with tight advertising deadlines.
Work Experience:
Senior Graphic Designer for Strategic, Sales & Marketing Department 2006-2013
Sun-Sentinel
Responsible for creating new ideas for national advertisements in order to develop more revenue for the strategic sales and marketing department. Ownership of Design deliverables such as style guides, creative briefs and designs. Translate strategy, business requirements, consumer research findings, design best practices and Information Architecture deliverables into designs that lead to exceptional customer experiences. Designed and created media kits for all departments including, flyers, folders, inserts, power point presentation templates and other marketing tools.
Graphic Design, Marketing Consulting 2002-Present
Free Lance
Responsible for creating outstanding and memorable designs for some of the leading press such as Ocean Drive Magazine, News Times, Expo Guia, Mementos USA and Cigar Aficionado Magazine. In addition, worked with law firms, architecture firms, real estates companies, furniture stores (El Dorado Furniture, Victorian Essence and AIT), restaurants (Bongos Cuban Café, Cheese Cake Factory, Chick n’ Grill), production design and interior design firms nationwide and international. Provided companies with a variety of presentations and graphics material with an eye-catching mix of styles, including: brochures, logos and stationary development, proposals, web site designs, direct mail pieces, package designs, vehicle graphics, environmental exhibits, advertising designs, printing, large format printing, and animated presentations. Consulted one on one for personal service, with the clients to understand and enhance their goals and objectives so that their product will impact and fully communicate their message, in addition to providing them with creative and powerful design solutions.
Art, Marketing Consultant and Major Account 2004-2006
Memory Systems, Corp.
Responsible of designing new catalogs, brochures, marketing tools, website designs and updates. Attended weekly meetings with the Sales Managers and President to review and receive new assignments and deadlines for each Government contract. Additional responsibility included being project specialist for all the Government accounts. Analyzed and reviewed contracts for accuracy, including filing deadlines, providing contacts, fee schedules and ensuring legal issues were addressed. Coordinated special projects and maintained quality assurance goals. Administrative duties included IT trouble shooting and deadlines for surveillance and computer systems.
Art Director, Department Manager 1996-2002
BellSouth Advertising and Publishing
Responsible of supervising a production team of 15 artists and 5 clericals, for 15 offices in the South Florida area. Attended weekly meetings with the Sales Managers and Vice-President to review and receive new assignments and deadlines for each Yellow Pages book. My administrative duties include the correct and timely placement of advertising by prioritizing art production in conjunction with continuous publication deadlines and communicating with a staff of over 165 sales representatives. Responsible for disseminating close to publication schedules throughout South Florida and in charge of reports and procedures in Miami and Atlanta. Responsible for running reports, special projects, and supervision of website updates. Handled difficult accounts and calls with a goal of resolving the arising issues within a 24-hour time frame.
Graphic Designer 2000-2002
The Miami Herald
Produced advertising designs which include every task from the creation, to concept, print publication, and placement for the Miami Herald Newspaper.
Art Director 1995-1996
P.A.T Enterprises, Inc.
Responsible for supervising a production team of 6 artists in 4 offices in South Florida. Administrative duties include the correct and timely placement of advertising by prioritizing art production for Bellsouth Yellow Pages Books in conjunction with continuous publication deadlines and communicating with a staff of over 100 sales representatives. Attended a weekly meeting with Artists and CEO to review and receive new assignments and deadlines for each project. In charge of special projects.
Graphic Designer
Southeast Publication, Inc. 1995-1996
Produced and designed brochures, catalogs, point of sales, sitemaps, and logo designs for Campgrounds sites, nationwide.
Education:
2001-2002 Barry University (BA of Science in Information Technology)
2001-2002 Miami Dade Community College (Webmaster and Web Animator)
1993-1995 International Fine Art College (AA of Commercial Art)
1991-1993 Miami Sunset Senior High
Awards:
2013 FNAME Gold Award
2010 FNAME Silver Award
2009 FNAME Gold Award
2009 President’s Award (Sun Sentinel)
2008 Silver ADDY
2000 President’s Club (San Francisco)
1995 Jewish Family Service
1995 Safety Poster Winner for Metro Dade Police Department
1994 Figure Drawing
Computer Skills (MAC/PC):
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Lightroom, Microsoft Office, QuarkXpress, Adobe After Effect, Cinema 4D, Final Cut Pro X,
HTML code, CSS3, PHP, Joomla, WordPress, Magento
Languages:
English and Spanish fluently
Flexible and versatile:
Able to maintain a directive, composure, and sense of humor under business pressure such as extreme deadlines and addition, to being and asset to the team and support co-workers and team building in order to get the job done efficiently.
References:
Available Upon Request