Rolando Camelo

ROLANDO CAMELO-| - St. Catharines, ON L2M 7C7 SUMMARY Publicist, visual communicator Journalist, innovator and avant-garde who cares about aesthetics, concepts, functionality, and graphic composition, With more than 20 years of experience in Multimedia, internal communication, digital communication, campaigns, conceptualization, editorial design, and file completion. Versatile Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Well-versed in generating innovative ideas and concepts. Collaborates with marketing and management teams to identify mockups and uses feedback to develop final drafts. SKILLS Corporate branding Graphic and Media Design Project management abilities Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver) • Microsoft Office expertise • Website design • • • • • • • • • • Adobe After Effects Logo creation Digital graphics Photography background Teambuilding Working collaboratively EXPERIENCE Graphic Designer Bennett Signs | Stoney Creek, Ont | March 2022-Current • Prepared and produced signs for clients, develop design based on clients' requirements, worked in tandem with clients on designs based on requirements, modifications and feedbacks, updated clients on progress, changes, and adjustments, collaborated with team for successful completion, especially in case of complex projects, ensured the final project is proofread for accuracy and quality. Graphic Designer The UPS Store | Niagara Falls, Ont | Nov 2018-Current • Prepared and produced proposals and presentations for clients, develop design based on clients' requirements, worked in tandem with clients on designs based on requirements, modifications and feedbacks, updated clients on progress, changes, and adjustments, collaborated with team for successful completion, especially in case of complex projects, ensured the final project is proofread for accuracy and quality. • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials. Graphic Designer Speed pro Imaging | St. Catharines, Ont | Jan 2017-Jan 2018 • Created modern design themes for marketing and collateral materials. • Collaborated with a creative team to design and produce computer-generated artwork for marketing and promotional materials. • Participated in the production of print and promotional items for key clients. Graphic Designer Blasting Experts Ltd | Hamilton, Ont | Jan 2015-Jan 2017 • Print Design, Website administration and social media. • Maintained company website and updated with newly designed products and corporate announcements. Advertising Faculty Teacher UNITEC | Bogota, Colombia, Colombia | Jan 2013-Jan 2014 • Developed and provided instruction in subjects such as Multimedia Workshop, Multimedia, Digital Communication and Advertisement trends. Visual Communications Coordinator ALPINA COLOMBIA S.A | Bogota, Colombia, Colombia | Apr 2011-Jan 2014 • Managed the company's Intranet, Corporate releases, internal printouts, emails, and editorial pieces contents Conceptualization of the company's internal communications campaigns. • New York newsletter design. • Created social media practices to publicize corporate culture and support engagement projects. • Edited materials for accuracy to communicate core messages and values. Internal Communications Professional TELEFONICA | Bogota, Colombia, Colombia | Jun 2006-Mar 2010 • Managed the company's Intranet, Corporate releases, internal printouts, emails, and accounts creation and traffic contents. • Identified new methods for communicating with associates, leveraging internal communication channels and social media with innovation. • Devised creative strategies for improving customer awareness of company and offerings. EDUCATION AND TRAINING Advance College Diploma: Journalism Mohawk College | Hamilton | January 2021 Master of Arts: Management Multimedia University of Santo Tomas | Colombia | January 2013 Bachelor's Degree: Advertising UNICIENCIA | January 2010 College Diploma: Graphic Arts and Advertising Las Mercedes University | January 1995 College Diploma: Architectural Draftsman Las Mercedes University | January 1992 Photoshop, WordPress, Html Mohawk College | January 2014 Google Certification on AdWords Video - 2016 ELTE English Niagara College | January 2015 Digital Marketing -, Digital Content Production – LANGUAGES English, Spanish, Basic French LANGUAGES English: Spanish: Full Professional Native/ Bilingual WEBSITES, PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES • http://eclecticminds.ca • https://thetruejournalist1.blogspot.com/ • https://eclecticmindsdesign.com/