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 / GottschalksNexsan 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 / OurbuildingPlayboy (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.