Michele Colino

Graphic Designer
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Have a marketing idea or project and don't know where to begin? Let's schedule a time to discuss the possibilites! Already have a project and just need a designer to make it a reality? Email me to request a quote!

Who is Michele Colino?

For over ten years Michele has been providing her employers and clients with quality Graphic Design services. She realizes that it takes passion and attention to details to breed excellence and perfection. It is this attitude along with her years of experience, host of design skills that make Michele a valuable part of your marketing team.
Michele has conceptualized and formulated innovative solutions to various
design problems. She works closely with her clients to capture their vision and implement a cohesive brand identity. Michele has evaluated and directed elements of branding and design from concept to completion under tight deadlines.
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Graphic Design Skills & Knowledge

Graphic Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Excellent

Adobe Illustrator

Good

Adobe InDesign

Excellent

Adobe Flash

Good
Coding & Other Skills

HTML / CSS

Good

Microsoft office

Good

Photography

Good

MAC & PC PLATFORMS

Excellent
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Work Experience

graphic design consultant

  • Period: January 2008 - Present day
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • References:
  • Ed Luraghi | Castle Electric
  • Mary Connor | The Complete Nanny

Worked successfully to manage client communications while acting as account manager, creative director and designer. Prepared and presented concepts and design solutions to various clients. Managed and coordinated projects from beginning research development to final production. Skills used in this position were:

  • Research and development of brand strategy and identity design;
  • Social media graphics and advertising;
  • Web design and production

Graphic Designer

Sitrin Healthcare Center

  • Period: March 2007 - December 2008
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • References: N/A

Successfully managed and coordinated graphic design projects from concept to completion. Collaborated and brainstormed with marketing department to develop a vision, create innovative designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Recognized for fresh and innovative ideas.
  • Recognized by the Governor of New York for the concept and design of Sitrin's Ground-breaking Ceremony Invitations.
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Education

Full Sail University Online

Master of Fine Arts Degree in Media Design
Class of 2011 | GPA 3.96

Cazenovia College

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Visual Communication
Class of 2000 | GPA 3.78

Award: Outstanding Student in Visual Communications

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Portfolio

THE PROCESS

Great design may begin as a sketch on a napkin at your local coffee shop but it takes more to bring that concpet and turn it into design reality! Want to know more about the process? Check out the Planet Bean Coffee Rebranding Campaign. This digital book takes you through the creative process from research to final pieces. Need a designer to help you through your own process? Let's meet over a cup of coffee.
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