Mark MichaudResumeMark MichaudCambria Chichi222008-05-01T15:41:00Z2008-05-30T15:09:00Z2008-05-30T15:09:00Z15533153267369911.5604597269706Chichi: Resumemshrader@tepteam.comMike ShraderBrian Chichi30991 Via Estenaga, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675949-922-2396 / bchichi1@cox.netART DIRECTION / DESIGNClassically trained, hands-on Designer, Illustrator, Photographer and Art Director skilled in building world class brand images for companies seeking market dominance. Partnered with executive teams to develop and achieve client performance goals and cultural vision by providing exceptional design solutions. International experience working with manufacturers in China, Pakistan and Korea. Entrepreneurial approach with over 20 years in corporate environments. AREAS OF EXPERTISEPrototype Development Concept Product DevelopmentCreative Troubleshooting New Product Rollout Logo / Branding CreationMarketing ResearchCorporate Training MAC and PC Desktop PublishingMulti-Contract NegotiationsMarketing Communications Multimedia Presentations3-D Animation & IllustrationSELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTSHired to re-brand Staco Switch company image. Successfully developed new websites, logo and designs to appeal to different markets resulting in tripling market penetration from strictly military to the commercial aviation markets. Designed and implemented three distinct websites driving all sales to the main web site. Developed marketing strategies at Fieldsheer, Inc., repositioning sports bike clothing to the street bike markets, specifically Harley Davidson, which resulted in acquiring the Harley Davidson account; Market research and designs led to creation of street biker clothing, products and accessories.Created and designed marketing solutions ensuring consistent company image for Fluor Corp., Fluor Daniel Engineering and Construction, charity events (United Way, The Boys and Girls Club), employee events (Engineers Week, Blood Drives, Company Picnics and Events) and the Employee Credit Union. Managed electronic pre-press and quality standards for branding all corporate materials. Sole designer with traditional sketch, rendering and illustration skills, who personally prepared all illustration work on a variety of special projects requiring such skills. Promoted to chief liaison between the corporate facility and remotely located marketing facility to implement and provide marketing communication and services.EMPLOYMENT HISTORYSr. Graphic Artist/Webmaster, Staco Switch, Costa Mesa, CA 2003 – 2008 Manufacturer of Electronics, Switches, Components, Keyboards and Touchscreens. Manager, Design/Product Development and Sales, Fieldsheer, Inc., China 2002 - 2003 International Manufacture of Clothing for sports industry.Sr. Graphic Designer, Fluor Corporation, Aliso Viejo, CA 1987 - 2002 International Engineering and Construction firm.EDUCATIONBachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Fine, Graphic and Illustrative Arts, School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York, NYWinner of full (SVA) scholarship for drawing talent.Multimedia Certification, Platt College, Newport Beach, CAWeb design, Video production, Animation, 3-D modeling, CD/ DVD authoring, Vocational, Hartcourt scholarship winner, Fine Arts, Brooklyn Museum Art School, Brooklyn, NY Vocational, the History of Architecture in New York City, Cooper Union, New York, NYVocational, Life Drawing Classes, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY