In my professional career there are two important things I've learned, one is that Passion is never work and the other is a quote from a designer by the name of Ivan Chermayeff; "Design is directed toward human beings. To design is to solve human problems by identifying them and executing the best solution." In the 15 plus years I've worked as a designer, my passion for creativity, facing challeng
es, effectively communicating with my peers, and being a dynamic team player; have always been a part of my work ethic. Design much like music; helps our audience to identify with what we are trying to communicate. Good, effective design has the potential to make a very real and personal connection with our audience. Whatever the industry or product might be, they all share a common challenge; how to connect with their audience and hold them captive, become a part of their fabric; if you will. Offering those creative design solutions is my forte. I have a record of accomplishment in delivering creative projects on time and within budget; while following through from concept to launch; that included detailed planning and ex*****on. I have had extensive involvement in such areas as graphic design/layout, web development and special event planning and coordination, to include online events and developing ad campaigns across various media formats, from Print to Social Network Marketing. I have contracted and managed creative artists and technical staff, such as on-air talent, graphic designers and photographers. I have the proven ability to persevere and meet project goals in spite of unanticipated problems and complexities. I am well versed in and use the Adobe Creative stack exclusively and have worked extensively in both a MAC and Windows environment. As noted in my resume; I also have experience as an Art Director, Instructor, SEO and SEM optimization; coupled with a strong IT background. The qualifications noted above representative of the value I offer, combined with rare levels of enthusiasm, passion, commitment and drive, I am confident that I would quickly become a contributing team member. Should you have a position in your organization or a freelance project you feel I might be interested in, feel free to contact me here on facebook or at [email protected]. I can upon request, submit to you my resume, detailing my qualifications and accomplishments; along with a solid list of professional references and a list links showcasing my body of work. I have included a small sampling of my work here on facebook.com/geckoblu. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerely,
Ray Ortega
