Daniel B. DiCiuccio
536 Paris SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
810.533.0669
[email protected]
EDUCATION
B.F.A. – Graphic Design – May 2009
Kendall College of Art and Design – Grand Rapids, MI
SOFTWARE
Adobe CS4 – Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, InCatalog, Flash
Microsoft – Excel, Viseo, Powerpoint, Word
FileMaker Pro, WordPress, Filezilla, Barcode Pro, LinoType Font Explorer
Comfortable on both Mac & PC
EXPERIENCE
Michigan Industrial Tools – Grand Rapids, MI
(Graphic Designer – August 2009 to Current)
Collaborate in team package design; concept design and prototypes; brand development;
advertising campaigns through mixed media; direct product photography for packaging,
catalog and website; use data base software to create spread sheets, publications and
promotional materials; maintain brand consistency; contribute to database organization.
Justin Amash for Congress – Grand Rapids, MI
(Graphic Design Freelance – March 2010 to Current)
Visually communicate ideas and objectives of campaign team; prepress print material.
Trims Unlimited – Imlay City, MI
(Graphic Design Freelance – May 2010 to July 2010)
Established brand and identity; developed optimized web graphics; worked with a digital media pecialist in video production; directed web development in interface layout and design.
Amway Corporation – Grand Rapids, MI
(Graphic Design Internship – May 2008 to June 2009)
Worked as part of corporate IT (Information Technology) team; led development of brand and identity; conducted user interface design and analysis; assembled business flow charts.
COMPETENCIES
• Skilled in development and implementation of creative concepts that clearly
and effectively communicate to audiences
• Versatility in style of execution and constant drive for advancement of knowledge
• Desire to exceed personal and customer expectations
• Solid understanding of the production process; imagination, material selection,
outsourcing, budget constraints and the effect these elements have on the final product
• Self-motivated to continuously learn and explore possibilities for efficiency
and working within a team
• Life long student with interest in ethnography, user experience, design processes,
technical understanding and beyond
RECOGNITION
Inhouse Ad Award, Ad Published and Cash Reward, Michigan Industrial Tools – 2010
Addy Award, Group Brand/Advertising/Interior Book, Ad Club of West Michigan – 2009
Chosen as winner of Herman Miller contest, Showcase at Neocon World Trade Fair,
Group Brand/Advertising/Interior Design Book, Herman Miller – 2009
Merit Award Winner, Muskegon Hockey Logo Competition – 2009
Kendall College of Art and Design Deans List – 2009
INVOLVEMENT
Professional AIGA member – 2010 to present
Student AIGA member – 2008 to 2009
References available upon request