paul Moriarty
art DIRECTOR
Paul Moriarty October 2016
170 Lord Street
Richmond VIC 3121
0417 364 525
foliokrop.com/paulm555
------Professional Summary / Career Objective
Enthusiastic self-driven art director/graphic designer with excellentcommunication, organizational and graphic design skills gained from extensive experience in the advertising and communication industry. A conscientious team player with strong work ethic.Recently completed post-graduate Masters in Urban Planning and Environment.
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Education
Prior to 2000
Bachelor of Graphic Design Degree (4 years) at Swinburne, Hawthorn Campus
• Study results Distinction average
2014 to Current
Post-Graduate Masters in Urban Planning and Environment at RMIT, City Campus
• Completed July 2016 with Distinction
• Study results all Distinction or High Distinction standard
• Subjects included: Statutory Planning & Environment 88%, Infrastructure and
Property 86%,Planning History 80%, City Building & Design 83%,
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Skills Summary
• Effective interpersonal skills demonstrated by excellent verbal communication,
team work and quality writing
• Confident presenter having conducted stakeholder meetings and work presentations
• Leadership skill demonstrated in the articulation of a common vision and direction
and coordination of others to jointly produce final creative products
• Strong decision maker demonstrated in ability to identify key issues within a
creative brief and generate multiple conceptual solutions while remaining mindful
of the bigger picture
• Innovative thinker, demonstrated in graphic design and visualization ability
• Adaptive multi-tasker having worked cooperatively in teams to achieve best
outcomes despite conflicting stakeholder expectations and challenging deadlines
• Self motivated and self-managed as evidenced in commitment to post-graduate
study and ambition to re-direct vocationally
• Proficient in Word, InDesignand Adobe programs
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Professional History
Past employment involved working in teams and solo, developing creative graphic design solutions forretail, property and corporate advertising and direct marketing briefs.
• Apr 2013 - Current Freelance Consultant / Art Director
Badjar Ogilvy Melb and DDB Melb
(Myer, Bank of Melb, Ego Pharmaceuticals, Vintage Cellars)
• July 2012 - Jan 2013 CHE Proximity Advertising, Richmond / Art Director
(Mazda, GE Capital, Foxtel, Umi Personal Loans, Care Australia)
• Dec 2008 - June 2012 Freelance Consultant / Art Director
(Coles, Ford, Origin, Wynns Wines, Aust Post, YMCA Fitness, DPI, Landmark Real Estate)
• Dec 2005 - July 2008 Cummins Nitro Advertising, St Kilda/ Art Director
(Virgin Blue, Velocity, Europcar, Dulux, Kmart, Stihl, MTC, MS Society, Hush Puppies)
• Dec 2000 - Sept 2004 George Patterson Partners, Melbourne/ Art Director
(National Australia Bank, The Alfred Foundation, CUB, NEC)
Responsibilities
• Develop conceptual design and integrated marketing solutions
• Conduct online research
• Produce computer generated designs and presentations
• Plan and coordinateproject workflow and timely artwork production
• Prepare and contribute to presentation of creative work to stakeholders
• Obtain quotes and direct assortedsuppliers such as photographers and illustrators
• Participate in teamconceptual brainstorm and work appraisal exercises
Achievements
• Developed high levels of verbal, written and graphic communication
• Developedsignificant design and visualizationskills
• Winner of several advertising industry design awards
------Interests
• Casual cyclist interested in cycling safety and infrastructure
• Keen renovator of the home I designed and built 14 years ago
• Subscriber to the Houses Australian Architecture magazine
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Referees
Paul Moriarty 170 Lord Street Richmond 3121 0417 364 525
Andy Harrison
Creative Director
Hardwire Advertising Agency
Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Ph: 03 8627 5555
Angela Dressel
Snr Art Director
Consultant,
Brighton, Melbourne
M: 0438310366
Paul Moriarty 170 Lord Street Richmond 3121 0417 364 525