Raffi Boyadjian: Graphic Design Portfolio

Profile

My skills and qualifications are well suited to your job criteria.

My background comprises a diverse projects list, incorporating:

magazines, catalogs, brochures, books, dvd/cd packaging, billboards, direct mail, key art and various other marketing collateral, as well as web assets and eBooks.

My problem-solving ability is an outgrowth of my communication skills.

I bring a wealth of practical knowledge to any position and have outstanding skills

in prioritizing and juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines.

For references, please visit my LinkedIn page:

Experience

Graphic Designer

Books • CD/DVD Packaging • B2B/B2C Marketing Materials

Design, layout, and digital production for all corporate materials: encompassing all marketing material (pamphlets, booklets, flyers, forms, advertisements), media packaging (cd/dvd artwork, book covers) and book typesetting (in dozens of languages). Photo retouch and color correction. Web assets. eBooks.

Company: Self-Realization Fellowship

Period: Feb. 2011 - Present

Travel Payment Coordinator

Coding Invoices • Account Research • Expediting Payment

Processed rental car and car service invoices for artists on all labels under the Universal Music Group. Extensive account research and liaising between vendors and labels. Cursory account reconciliation for hotel services.

Company: Universal Music Group

Period: Oct. 2009 - Feb. 2011

Graphic Designer

Catalogs • Direct Mail • Promotional Materials

Extended temporary assignment in the City of Hope Marketing department. Production and design of catalogs, direct mailings, posters, banners, flyers, forms, books, t-shirts and web graphics; within corporate branding standards.

Company: City of Hope

Period: Aug. 2008 - Nov. 2008

Art Director

Newspaper Layout • Photo Retouching • Press Prep

Primarily responsible for design and production of three weekly newspapers; including layout, color correction, ads, pre-flighting and output. Secondary responsibilities included supplemental inserts, CMS website updates, trafficking ads, as well as troubleshooting hardware and software issues.

Company: Sun Community Newspapers

Period: Oct. 2006 - Aug. 2008

Education

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor Of Arts Degree In Graphic Design

Studies included graphic design and production; with emphasis on marketing materials, publications, packaging design and forays into creative writing, computer animation and music production.

Graduated: 2000