Frank Calandra Resume - Calandra Graphics

Frank C. Calandra

Seneca Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey 08846 •

New Jersey: (908) 930-5041 •

E-mail: frank@calandragraphics.com •

Stony Point Road, Sebastian, Florida 32958

Florida: (407) 304-9759

Web: http://www.calandragraphics.com

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.

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

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

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.

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.