Ken J. T. Donnellan

23705 Mariner Dr. Apt 183, Dana Point, CA 92629 ::: 949.481.0117 :::

Objective:::

To obtain a position in Graphic Design/Illustration that challenges my professional growth,

and utilizes my diverse skills and unique experiences.

Education:::

American Academy of Art - Chicago, IL

BFA - Electronic Design - June 1998

American Academy of Art - Chicago, IL

AAS - Illustration - June 1996

Professional Affiliations:::

AIGA American Institute of Graphic Artists

NAPP National Association of PhotoShop Professionals

Professional Experience:::

Nobel L.LC. (October 2002 – Present)

5759 Fleet Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Art Director

·  Supervise a team of designers in Romania and the U.S. Day-to-day duties include conception of print and web based applications from start to finish, setting up storyboards, tradeshow design and assisting the marketing director to achieve unique marketing solutions.

·  Manage workflow to various divisions internal and external.

·  Implemented design processes and procedures for the international and regional offices.

Design Insites Inc. (January 1999 – October 2001)

530 East 8th Street, Suite 107, Oakland, CA 94606

Creative Director

·  Provided creative vision and design while supervising the efforts of Art Directors, Designers, Information Architects, Site Builders, Copywriters and other team members.

·  Implemented a design and sales process that helped achieve maximum productivity and award winning results.

·  Delegated workflow within the design department and assisted in creating schedules, timelines, and financial resources.

·  Designed branding and marketing materials and developed user interfaces for such clients as:

Sun Microsystems / Gottschalks
Nexsan Technologies / Varadox
Snapclap / Influence One
Marketing Instincts / Powernetix Inc.
Deerfield Edu/Alumni / Kaplan Learning Co.

Nexiv L.L.C. (January 1995 – January 1999)

180 N. Wabash 8th floor, Chicago, IL 60601

Senior Graphic Designer

·  Assisted Creative Director in developing ideas for advertising and communications materials.

·  Participated in initial web site or kickoff development meetings, helping to identify overall goals and messages for particular projects.

·  Responsible for innovative interface design, illustration, managing junior staff and overseeing photography shoots.

Cellular One - Illinois / Central Illinois / Ourbuilding
Playboy (cyber playmate section) / Optimark
Motorola (Cart Racing Team) / Ixnet
Podolsky Northstar / Molex Inc.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

Technical Proficiencies:::

PC/Mac fluent, Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe ImageReady, Quark Xpress,

Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Homesite, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft (MS) Word, MS, PowerPoint, HTML, JavaScript, Cascading Styles Sheets.