[EBERECHI AGU]
Graphic Design, Production, Print Design
[EDUCATION]
Binghamton University
Bachelor or Arts, Studio Art and Design; May 2005
• PC & Mac Systems; MS office
• Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe Indesign, Quark Express
• Photography and Illustrations
[Design History]
Acorda Therapeutics, Hawthorne, NY July 2007 – Present
Production and Design
• Work directly with Creative Director
• Coordinate Production and Design in Creative and Communications Department
• Manage Design Projects for Zanaflex Capsules®
• Manage Web Graphics and Maintenence for Corporate Website
• Coordinate Production of Printed Material and Promotional Material
5 Point Magazine, New York, NY November 2007 – Present
Chief Creator
• Editor in Chief
• Manage Promotions and Advertising
R/GA Interactive, New York, NY June 2006 – April 2007
Freelance Production Artist
• Promoted to head production assistant in August 2006
• Successful completion of various projects across R/GA accounts. Completed assignments requiring planning, follow-through, and results that meet client objectives
• RGA News Letter image specialist; Photographed and managed visual content for the RGA monthly news letter by cutting sizing and color correction
• Mount and Ship Visual Boards; Scaled printed and mounted visual presentation boards to demonstrate ad specs for clients
• Work closely and communicate regularly with Executives, Producers, and Creative Directors
On Deck Visual Studios 2001 - Present
Designer
• Created a design company to aide campus organizations with there advertising needs
• Managed a staff and delegated projects
• Created ad material for over 25 campus events
• Transform ideas into attractive print material
Binghamton University Graphic Designs Spring 2006
Design Intern
• Instructed classes in design
• Created advertisements for campus organizations
Digital Applications Independent Study Course Fall 2003
Teaching Assistant
• Assisted students with design assignments
• Lectured on techniques in Adobe Applications
• Held help hours for students that needed assistance
Black Student Union 2003 – 2004
Publication Chairman
• Editor in chief for the bi semester magazine
• Responsible for the collection of advertisements and articles
• Managed a editorial staff
[LEADERSHIP]
• Resident Assistant Binghamton University; 2001 - 2002
• Facilities Supervisor Binghamton University East Gym ; 2004 - 2006
• President Alpha Phi Alpha; Pi Beta Chapter; 2001
• Co-Founder & CEO of On Deck Visual Studios; 2001 - Present
• Creation of Souvenir Journal for Alpha Phi Alpha Cabaret Banquet
• Editor in Chief of the Vanguard Magazine; 2003 - 2004
• Created Album Art for Def Jam Poet – Shanelle Gabriel
[References Available Upon Request]