Gabriel Torres

Graphic Designer

GabrielTorres

Manhattan, New York

Over nine years of graphic design, web design and web development experience. Currently In seek of a position with an organization that can provide the opportunity for me to contribute my experiences, training, creativity and expertise in the field of Graphic Design & Web Design. Highly self motivated and goal-oriented professional committed and dedicated to all projects from inception to completion.


Traditional artist skills and methods, in a wide range of mediums.
Exceptionally proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, & CS4 Adobe Suite software.
Proficient user of Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash.

Experienced with video editing software and compression.
Practical knowledge of web standards and requirements of web site functionality and usability.
Proficient knowledge of HTML, XHTML, CSS and SEO fundamentals.

Vast knowledge of Word Press application setup and customization of themes and site components.
Experienced with team management and creative group collaboration.

Specialties:
Illustration, Branding & Developing Corp Identity, Photo Manipulation, Photo Restoration, Web Design, Graphic Design


347-726-8205 office
917-923-0624 mobile

Experience

  • Freelance Graphic Designer
    New York, NY
    Nov 2010 - Jan 2011
    Behavior

    • Assisted with design completion of client project

    • Illustrated & Designed logo concepts for client project

    • Designed pages & icons for client web project

  • Freelance Graphic Designer
    New York, NY
    Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
    Council of State Governments

    • Designed promotional banner ads & banners for website

    • Designed icons sets for online forum

    • Designed graphics for promotional newsletter

  • Graphic Designer
    New York, NY
    Feb 2010 - Mar 2010
    ooVoo

    • Developed and re-designed email marketing campaign and strategies

    • Design and Illustrated print brochures and promotional materials for trade-show and marketing events.

    • Designed and helped strategize social media networking events and graphics to help reach broader audience.

    • Developed & Designed animated interactive banner ads to be implemented into client application.

    • Designed interactive pop-up’s for client application to help guide users to application tools and support.

    • Conceptualized, and developed re-design of client website for future installation.

  • Graphic Designer
    New York, NY
    Dec 2009 - Jan 2010
    The Wonder Factory

    • Researched materials and designs for client project consultation.

    • Assisted with comprehensive presentation of company design strategies and development.

    • Conceptualized and Designed mock-ups for re-design of potential client, which lead to successful recruitment of client.

  • Graphic Designer / Web Designer / Web Developer
    450 West 33rd Street New York, NY 10001
    May 2006 - Feb 2009
    Thirteen Wnet

    • Designed, developed and produced daily maintenance of Thirteen's homepage and content, which promoted traffic and site growth.

    • Produced re-design of Thirteen's website as well as aided in the migration of the new content management system using the Word Press application.

    • Updated various websites daily with graphics, video, and HTML, simultaneously coordinating with producers.

    • Produced Religion & Ethics Newsweekly and updated site weekly with online components, stories, video content, and promotional graphics and technical expertise.

    • Conceptualized, designed and developed multiple mock-ups for presentations & pitches that were successful and obtained sponsorship and funding for Internet and Broadband department.

    • Assisted in the migration process of previous thirteen websites being converted into CMS driven sites using the Word Press application.

    • Designed video carousel for Thirteen’s homepage, and streamlined navigation and visitor usability, which successfully increased online revenue after migration.

    • Created flash animated promotions for Thirteen’s homepage that was instrumental in raising donations during pledge periods.

    • Created competitive ads and premium tiles during membership department's “matching gift challenge” to help reach a set goal of 233K. A total of 374K was met during t that pledge period and the addition of online promotions and campaigns assisted in exceeding set goal.

    • Designed various websites for Thirteen programming, Ken Burns – The War, Public Television Rocks, Where We Stand, Jonathan Pond, Leading with Kindness and Re-design of NOW.

  • Marketing Consultant
    New York, NY
    Sep 2004 - Mar 2006
    Pfizer Inc

    • Processed promotional material submissions for over 30 Disease Management Teams & identified situations requiring analytical support.

    • Was key liaison within the Marketing Operations department to administer input from all parties and ensure continuous workflow and effective crisis management for all submitted promotional materials.

    • Trained new employees on appropriate trafficking of all Pfizer materials.

    • Responsible for maintaining and supporting database records of all pharmaceutical brands.

    • Maintained & assisted in design of a web-based tracking system for all time sensitive projects from inception to completion.

    • Developed the current training manual for all incoming Marketing Operations employees.

  • Graphic Designer / Web Designer / Project Manager
    Queens, NY
    Jun 2002 - Aug 2004
    Worldnet Communications

    • Designed and developed corporate identity, brand, and promotional materials.

    • Developed, and created E-commerce solution for Telecommunications Company.

    • Maintained and produced website daily and managed inventory and shipped products.

    • Helped forge team to train and manage systems of daily operations.

    • Directed team and handled promotional business materials.

    • Designed and managed promotional campaigns.

    • Trouble-shoot web development and provided technical support and solutions.

    • Conducted weekly progress reports and created Excel spreadsheets to monitor staff improvement.

    • Managed 7 employees, and arranged employee schedule and payroll.

Education


  • Council of State Governments
  • Associate in Digital Media Arts
    320 West 31st Street New York, NY
    Sep 1999 - Sep 2001
    Technical Career Institutes
  • Associate in Arts
    199 Chambers Street, New York, NY, 10007
    Sep 1997 - Sep 1999
    Borough of Manhattan Community College