| parlato design studio
Description:
i’m not one of those people who knew she was going to be a designer since age three. there were a lot of factors that opened the doors to a creative career for me, but working directly with designers and creative directors, helping them implement their ideas–that interaction was what turned curiosity into a clear affirmation: this is exactly what i want to do, every day.
i started doing it by getting more involved with all aspects of the production side of graphic design at my first design job in a prepress studio, and enrolling in ucla extension’s graphic design program while finishing my undergraduate degree in french literature. the key combination of learning the technical side of design in detail first, and then moving into concept and creative direction was a great balance of exposure to both sides of a constantly evolving industry.
i have maintained a freelance practice on the side since 1996, and made it my main gig in 2007. it has always been my goal to work on a variety of projects that allow for new ideas to drive great design, and now i have that opportunity at parlato design studio. i’ve also maintained professional affiliation with an american institute of graphic arts [aiga] membership since 1998, and more recently joined my local chamber of commerce [echo park], the LA area chamber, and the los angeles chapter of NAWBO.
work aside, i also love taking pictures, cooking, tasting wine, reading good books and magazines, taking road trips around my home state and beyond, and rediscovering my hometown on foot, bike or metro. i can usually be found in echo park, tending to my garden, petting my cats, trying new recipes, and putting in quality time with friends and family. if you want to learn more about me, my news page is a great place to start, and my social networks in the sidebar will tell you where to find me online and in person.
Sample URLs:
www.parlatodesign.com/portfolio
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:
Parlato Design Studio
April 1996 to Present
ART DIRECTOR/OWNER
A Los Angeles-based graphic design studio specializing in print design for identity packages, logo development, print & online advertising, environmental graphics and print collateral of all types. Please review my portfolio for a look at selected work.
EarthLink, Inc.
August 2005 to November 2007
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
EarthLink is an internet service and communications provider, releasing new products and sub-brands that use frontier technology to move into all applications of telecommuncations. As a senior print designer, I worked with the print team to create fresh looks for new products as well as uphold longstanding brand identity for existing services. Projects encompassed brochures, magazine ads, posters, in-store displays, product packaging and many times work together as full campaigns for new products and services.
BLT Communications
October 2003 to August 2005
THEATRICAL PRODUCTION
As a Theatrical Production Artist in a full-service entertainment design and advertising firm, I adapted key art for film and television through to all secondary stages of print promotion and publicity including magazine and newspaper campaigns, outdoor billboards and full-fledged transit station domination campaigns. Primary clients included Paramount, Miramax, Warner Bros., HBO, CNN and ABC.
NATPE: The National Association Of Television Program Executives
September 1998 to September 2003
ART DIRECTOR
In my time as Art Director for this non-profit television association, I brought several diverging resident styles of print, online and promotional vehicles into a cohesive corporate identity and brand strategy for optimum industry presence while meeting the budgetary constraints of a changing economy. I conceived and executed creative for all printed matter and online concepts including ad campaigns, industry publications, newsletters, brochures and large-format trade show graphics. In addition, I photographed all seminars and special events, managed production artists, freelance designers and print production, and collaborated with all freelance designers and copywriters and wrote advertising copy.
Muse [X] Editions & Imaging
November 1996 to June 1998
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & IRIS PRINTER
As in-house Graphic Designer and Iris Printer, my responsibilities included graphic design and production of all gallery-related print materials, collaboration and consultation with digital artists, digital retouching, color correction, fine art and commercial Iris printing, Iris maintenance, management of assistant Iris printers and client/vendor relations. Extensive knowledge of fine art papers, inks and archival processes.
Electronic Publishing Specialists
October 1994 to November 1996
GRAPHIC PRODUCTION ARTIST
EPS was a full-service prepress studio where I provided graphic design services, drum scanning, color correction and retouching for litho as well as art-quality Iris [ink jet] and LightJet [photographic] prints. Additional responsibilities included client and artist liaison, print and prepress consultation, 4-color film separation, project management and customer relations.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT:
University Of California At Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts degree in French literature with concentrations in art and history.
Fluent in French language, with intermediate communication skills in Spanish and Italian
UCLA Extension
Graphic Design Certification Program.
American Institute Of Graphic Arts
Professional level membership since 1998.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Computer Experience
Mastery of current versions of QuarkXpress, Adobe Creative Suite, and working knowledge of all other mainstream graphic software on a Mac platform. Basic Web skills with both hand coding, Dreamweaver and ImageReady. Complete understanding of Macintosh operating systems.
Industry Experience
Extensive knowledge of printing process and all stages of graphic production. Comfortable working directly with all levels of management, clients and vendors. Efficient, organized, professional and proactive. Currently available for freelance employment.
REFERENCES:
available upon request
| heather parlato
parlatodesign.com
Date: 3/31/2003
Location:
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Contact:
heather parlato
phone:213-471-2756
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