Endrias Zewde
3223 Hewitt Ave. Apt 101
Silver Spring MD 20906
www.endriasdesign.com
Objective: A position in Graphic Design, Multimedia, and Web Design. Get the
opportunity to make a strong contribution to organizational goals through
continued development of professional skills.
Education:
Masters of Science in Graphic Communications 2005 (GPA - 3.5) Clemson
University, Clemson SC
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design 2003 (GPA - 3.9)
La Roche College, Pittsburgh PA
Computer skills:
Platforms: Mac OS, Windows XP
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, PageMaker, Quark Xpress, Freehand, Fractal
Painter, Dreamweaver, Flash, Director, Adobe GoLive, Adobe Premiere, InDesign and
Microsoft Office.
Creative experience in the following:
Print Multimedia Marketing & Promotional
Brochures Web design Screen printing
Promotional flyers Video graphics T-shirts
Newsletters Online presentation Posters
Media kits Online banners Clint gift packages
Catalogs Flash animation Various promotional items
Print advertisements DVD & CD production Press releases
Work Experience:
Currently, I work as creative consulting as well as par time Art Director for a
company called Opal Marketing Strategy Inc.
Graphics Specialist / Web interface designer (March 2009 - Present)
Company: TradingBell, Inc.
Location: Vienna VA
Focusing on developing high end sophisticated e-commerce website interfaces,
flash multimedia as well as complete branding collateral kit development for
clients. I am also responsible for creating marketing banners and booth designs
for tradeshow and conferences.
Graphics Specialist / Web interface designer (December 2008 * March 2009:
Three month onsite contract job)
Company: Alarm.com, Inc. (subsidiary of MicroStrategy Incorporated)
Location: Tyson 's Corner VA
I have developed a complete website along with full collateral design solution
for their new product.
Graphics Specialist / Web Developer (February 2007 * November 2008: focusing on
Branding and website development for their fastest growing company in the
market)
Company: LogiXML, Inc.
Location: McLean VA
Efficiently manage and coordinate design production from concept through
completion. Work closely with marketing and web services team to portray the
company into professional level. Update/develop website, create product logos as
well as produce online flash video. I have produced the entire company 's
collateral and printed marketing materials.
Graphics Specialist / Web Developer (March 2006 * February 2007: still works
as par time consultant)
Company: Affinity Network Solutions, Inc.
Location: Silver Spring MD
Create highly complex or technical designs and illustrations for promotional,
educational, technical and informational materials. Effectively create, build and
direct the company 's web graphics as well as collateral advertisement packages
including the new company logo solution.
Graduate Assistant: graphic design (Jan 2004 * Dec. 2005)
Company: Clemson University/ Graphic Communications Department.
Location: Clemson SC
Provided technical assistance and instruction to students using Mac. Photoshop,
Illustrator, QuarkXpress and basic design principles. Teaching and mentor
undergraduate students how to be problem solving designers.
Directed and edited a 25 minute educational DVD production to promote and
distribute the mission and educational value of Clemson University 's Graphic
Communications department.
Graphic Designer (May 2003 * Jan 2004)
Company: Applied Concept Inc.
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Created new design themes for marketing and collateral materials for
International Boxing Event (ESPN). Collaborated with creative team to design and
produce computer-generated artwork for marketing and promotional materials.
Internship (2002-2003): Designed Interactive CD ROMs, along with print
advertisements, in titled "keepers of the Faith; Eastern Christianity, and
"Glory of the King" for the Ethiopian Crown Council in Washington DC.
Related skills:
Strong experience in painting, drawing and Photography. Displayed my art works
in various art exhibitions, hotels, art festivals and cultural centers including
three rivers art festival in Pittsburgh PA and Washington DC convention center.
Photography is an art of capturing a moment using camera. Taking picture has
been my passion since I was childhood. I see photography like a powerful language
(see my official stock photography portfolio at
(http://www.dreamstime.com/Endriashz_info )
(http://www.istockphoto.com/endriashz)
Activities/ Awards:
* 2007 WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development from Web
Marketing Association
* The Chancellor's List 2004-2005 for outstanding graduate student.
* Pacem In Terris Institute: full scholarship for higher education 1999-2003.
* WHO 'S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES year 2003.
* Best of Photography Annual 2004: Winner in black & white photography out of
20,000 photographic entries and my photograph published on The Best of
Photography Annual book and Photographer 's Forum Magazine.
* Flexographic Technical Association (FTA): Best design award 2005.
* Printing Industries of the Carolinas (PICA): Special Judges Award 2004.
* 2004 Gutenberg award: 1st place for process color- screen printing.
* Dean 's List: for eight consecutive semesters and received international
medals, certificates, and diplomas from art and design competitions from U.N.,
India, Egypt, China, Japan and USA.
* (2000-2003) A class leader and Club President for Phoenix Karate Association
and earned a Black Belt degree.
* Dedicated and provided plenty of community service hours of building shelters
for the poor, comforting and taking care of children and senior citizens.
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