Frank C. Calandra

121 Stony Point Drive, Sebastian, Florida 32958

Home: (772) 918-8205 • Cell: (908) 930-5041

E-mail: frank@calandragraphics.com

 

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OBJECTIVE:
  • Employment as Art Director/Graphic Designer or similar creative type position, free-lance or full-time.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Well versed in digital format files and and proficient with most current graphic arts software.
  • Studio management (up to 9 people).
  • Knowledge of the production and printing processes through to completion.
  • Creating unique hand lettering, logo design, and illustration.
  • Able to work productively under pressure and time restrictions, while remaining focused and attentive to all assignments and schedules.
  • I always look forward to new experiences which enable me to further develop my talents as an artist.
CAPABILITIES/SERVICES:

• Ads • Brochures • Fliers • Billboards • Logos • Booklets • Invitations • Menus

• Pamphlets • Posters • CD Labels & Cases • Web Sites • You Name It!

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelors Degree:
    Advertising Design and Layout, Illustration
  • Pan America Art School (in Co-Op with NYU)
  • New York City, NY
  • Honorable Mention: Society of Illustrators Annual Competition
EMPLOYMENT

2007-Present:
Self Employed: Freelance work and assignments, Work with local printers.

1995-2007:
Art Director, Senior Designer: Pharmaceutical
Integrated Communications Corp, Parsippany, NJ
• Art Direction & Design: DTP and Educational
• Client Contact, Concepts, Budgeting, Staffing
• Problem Solving, Contracting Illustrators, Photo Shoots
• Unique Hand Lettering, Illustration, Product and Program Logo
   Design Photo Retouching, Typesetting, Comps.
1985-1995:

Graphic Artist /Studio Manager: Corporate, Consumer, Pharmaceutical
Gregory Ruffa Advertising, Plainfield, NJ 07060

• Studio Manager (4-5 people), Art Direction,
• Design, Unique Hand Lettering & Logo Design, Illustration, Photo
   Retouching, Typesetting, Comps.
1980-1985:
Graphic Artist: Corporate, Consumer
Keyes, Martin & Company, Springfield, NJ 07081
• Studio, Design, Mechanicals, Unique Hand Lettering, Logo Design,
   Illustration, Photo Retouching, Typesetting, Comps.
INTERESTS:
  • Some of my interests include: Motorcycle and auto pin-striping/custom painting. It is also fun to design custom motorcycles fit to a person’s specific requirements and ideas, and see the project come to fruition. I also dabble in mechanics when necessary. I have been Secretary of the local Harley Owner’s Group Chapter for several years as well as a past Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts for 10 years. I also enjoy gardening and landscaping as a hobby and enjoy home repair and alterations. I like to think of myself as a “do-it-yourselfer” around the home. I also enjoy movies, reading, drawing, and cooking.