Business and art professional with broad based knowledge and expertise in a variety of art forms including branding, logo design, all print media conc ...more Business and art professional with broad based knowledge and expertise in a variety of art forms including branding, logo design, all print media concepts, outdoor, murals, large format posters, website design, television commercial production and custom work for publishers. Specialized in Hispanic Marketing and Spanish language translation services. Work closely with advertising agencies and public relation firms to assist with exceptional graphic design services and advertising campaigns. Ability to provide creative direction as well as strong business acumen to provide strategic direction. Work directly with key accounts management. Ability to produce effective ideas under tight timelines. Strong delegation and time management skills. Oversee work to deliver on time and within budget. Extensive work in public relations and event management. EXPERIENCE Owner/President - PiaCeccarelli.com Orlando, Florida, 2011 – Present Pia Ceccarelli Design Studio Orlando, Florida, 2009 – 2011 Owner/President - Centaur Design Group Orlando, Florida, 2002 – 2009 Partial List of Clients: - City of Miami - Florida Hospital - HBIF - PioPio Restaurant - El Inka Grill - Katzman & Garfinkel - Sol Time - Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - MyCityNetworks - Sanford RiverWalk - Hispanic Healthcare Initiative - Latino Leadership - Citrus Council, Girl Scouts - Adeo Media Group - Sua Advertising - Tupperware - Non-Profit Agencies (Lighthouse of Central Florida) - Surround Air - Seminole Real Estate Marketplace - Winter Park Laser - Tupperware - Rocks – Fine Jewelry - 2004 Hispanic Business Expo Graphic Designer - Recoton Corporation Lake Mary, Florida, 1998 – 2002 Responsibilities included: - Design of sellsheets, print layouts, package design mock-ups for presentations, & POP designs - Company liaison with print vendors to oversee proofing for match prints and film - Development of renderings for product design and instruction manuals for various electronics products - Directing Product Shots (cleaning, retouching and clipping images) - Chief translator and proof-reader for bilingual informational pieces - Departmental Coordinator coordinating with Recoton’s marketing department tracking jobs from inception to finished product Artist/Paste Up - Let It Fly Events Houston, Texas, 1994-1996 Responsibilities included: - Creation and production props for theme parties, painting mirrors, illustrations, utilizing foams, foam core, plywood and fabric Owner/President - Ceccarelli Designs Lima, Peru - 1991-1993 Responsibilities included: - Managed graphics art studio developing various art layouts for restaurants involving menu designs, seasonal advertising, and hand-made displays EDUCATION - Montessori Design Institute Lima-Peru – 1991 B.A., Graphic Design and Advertising LANGUAGES Fluent English and Spanish, oral and written hide