Andrew Sitler
Graphic Designer
moc.liamgnull@reltis.werdna
Richmond, VA
EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
January 2004 – February 2009
Community Idea Stations
Richmond, VA
Communicated corporate image to a diverse community of viewers through advertisements, program and event logos, monthly guides, and social media; worked with vendors and printers from price quotes and proofing to production of finished piece; collaborated with all departments on their varied design needs to produce creative, impactful messaging while staying within budget and ahead of deadlines
+ Key player in re-branding of company logo
+ Designed logo, packaging, and print advertisements for (syndicated) local productions (TV and radio) and events; photography and DVD cover, label design
+ Established new ad templates and developed ads for print campaigns
+ Developed and maintained MySpace site for “Music Seen” (syndicated local production and annual live concert)
+ Designed and maintained one-sheets for Development, Corporate Support, and Educational Services departments
+ Designed and produced Educational Services’ yearly ITV Guide (112 pages) and Educational Technology Conference program (48 pages) and supporting materials
+ Designed coverage maps for broadcast areas (TV and radio)
+ Created on-air pledge (membership drive) graphics
+ Volunteered at local pledge campaigns and events including podcast recording
Freelance Designer
September 1998 – Present
Design compact disc covers and promotional materials, organize and maintain websites, execute production work
+ Generated layout for various children’s clothing catalog spreads, Facebook and e-mail promotions (CWDkids)
+ Reflected new brand to donors and public via annual report design (World Pediatric Project)
+ Worked on a team to re-design website for WDCE (University of Richmond radio) [wdce.org]
+ Worked on a team to design website for Pinnachem –pharmaceutical & chemical consulting [pinnachem.com]
Celebrity Guest DJ
December 2010
Scratch DJ Academy
Entertained guests aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship at a variety of venues; taught DJ classes for teens three times
per week; performed weekly with live band for over 1000 guests; prepared a diverse selection of music in advance of sailing
PROFICIENCY
Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, FreeHand, QuarkXPress
Digital Photography
Platforms: Mac Windows
EDUCATION
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of the Arts, 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design – Cum Laude
VCU Presidential (full) Scholarship, 1999-2003
North Carolina State University Park Scholar Finalist, 1999
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Communications Design Post-Graduate Intern
October 2003 – December 2003
Virginia Farm Bureau
Richmond, VA
Worked directly with company’s graphic designer on special projects, designed print pieces for departments based on specifications and preferences for in-house printing press
Graphic Design Intern
January – May 2003
RoKa Inc.
Richmond, VA
Assisted with ongoing projects, performed price research for program implementation proposal
Graphic Design Intern
August – December 2002
Whitlock E-Business Solutions
Glen Allen, VA
Assisted with ongoing projects, prepared compositions for presentation, applied content for various jobs, formatted imagery for projects (CarMax, Wintergreen Resort) aided production of print materials including in-house collateral, participated in client meetings
Disc Jockey/Event Organizer
January 1999 – Present
Mix music; coordinate acts and artists; promote events via posters, press releases, and flyers; build online community; demonstrate art of DJ’ing to youth
2011
“The Home Stretch” – weekly radio program on WDCE 90.1 FM (University of Richmond radio) [2003 – Present]
College Night at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – showcase entertainment performance [2008 – Present]
2010
Nordstrom, Macy’s, Van’s store, Ann Taylor, LOFT – worked as contract DJ for Scratch Events
Leadership Metro Richmond 30th Anniversary event at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
CAA basketball tournament at Richmond Coliseum
“My Prerogative” – monthly old school dance party at Cous Cous restaurant/bar
2007, 2008
“Music Seen” – syndicated filmed-for-TV local music showcase sponsored by Plan9