NINA GAMBONE RESUME

I studied Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Web Development and Design, Fine Art and Illustration at Westfield State, Framingham State and Clark University in Massachusetts.

I am proficient in both Mac and PC.

SOFTWARE UTILIZED
Photoshop
Illustrator
Dreamweaver
Quark
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Movie Maker

RELATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Artist
I have been working on various logos, product labels as well as various websites.

2004-2007
UndercoverWear Home Parties

Duties Included but not limited to:

Graphic Design:
Spring and Fall Fashion Catalogs
3 different lines and 3 different catalogs
Lingerie, Romance Accessories and Spa each with a US version and a Canada version

Responsible for all photo assembly as well as photo retouching and all design and typesetting for catalogs as well as all external promotional materials.

Web Design, E-Commerce, Web Developing,
Web Marketing, Email Marketing Duties,
Sales Force CD ROM
I helped build UndercoverWear's online presence with an IT developer. I increased site ranking each month. Developed reorganized and developed their site. Introduced online marketing, the benefits of email newsletters, as well as other online marketing and developing strategies.

Redesigned and developed UndercoverWear's Sales Force Only Section. Developed a personal web space for each Sales Agent. I designed a place where the Agents with a few clicks could sell their products online and receive commissions. Reorganized the UndercoverWear and Bedroom Magic store and made them more user friendly.

Creative Direction
Helped UndercoverWear with Lingerie choices and fashion designing. Observed and watched trends for the different seasons and relayed these to the President of Product Development. Directed the look and feel of the catalogs and all printed materials for a trendy and contemporary feel.

I created a a line of younger pajamas and intimates for the more casual lifestyles of today's woman called Sealed With A Kiss. This line also included a line of lotions and spa accesories that I designed.

Photography
I took digital shots of products and edited them for our catalogs and print materials. I have worked closely with professional photographers to get the best resolution and pictures possible.

Photoshoot Styling and Directing
Designed the concept and styling of each photo shoot. Conceptualized and managed accessories, backdrops, models, environments, makeup, hair styling and lighting.

Apparel Design, Brand Design and Development, Product Design,
Product Development, Product Advertising
UndercoverWear wanted a new younger line. They needed ideas and a name. I came up
with the name Sealed With A Kiss or SWAK for short.

I designed a logo, apparel choice and color scheme along with a line of fun and sexy beauty products. I designed the product labels and wrote the type on the bottles as well. I also tested and developed each of the products in the line.

UndercoverWear has been successful with this line and is adding new lingerie and fashions to SWAK this spring along with at least 4 new beauty products.

Recognition:
Banner Design for UndercoverWear was recognized in
a National Trade Magazine for design.

2002-04 PINDER ASSOCIATES
Web/Print Design firm in Leominster, MA.
Title Held: Graphic/Web Designer

PRINT PROJECTS INCLUDED
Print Materials: Medical School catalogs, logos, trade show signage, Magazine covers, newspaper ads, t-shirts, truck signage and various posters, flyers, pamphlets etc..

PRINTSHOP EXPERIENCE
I have worked with many different printshops and understand the prepress and final printing processes. I have filled in for the Senior graphic designer at a busy printshop for a few weeks. I understand the printing process and the requirements for all types of product files. I have done full color as well as two color and one color process printing. I have also created files for screen printing on clothing as well as on bottle labels and other products.

WEB DESIGN PROJECTS
Worked closely with www.pixelpoint.com on many web sites and projects. I have also done alot of freelance work.

1991-92 Westfield State College
Title Held: Activities Director Assistant
Duties Included: Designing a life size weekly calendar , event posters flyers and other various printed materials.

1992-94 Renjeau Galleries
Title Held: Gallery Assistant
Designed Art Shows and lighting, restored paintings, stretched canvas, shipped packages, hung artwork, designed store front displays. Redesigned and organized their entire inventory so items could be found quickly.