CHRIS FASANELLA
203.414.4372 • chrisfasanella@gmail.com
online portfolio: cfasanella.blogspot.com
Experienced graphic designer/retail artist available for employment.
203.414.4372 • chrisfasanella@gmail.com
online portfolio: cfasanella.blogspot.com
Experienced graphic designer/retail artist available for employment.
ABILITIES
Expert user of both Mac and PC platforms; InDesign, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Quark XPress, Excel, Word, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools
Talented artist specializing in drawing, painting, illustration, and printmaking
Expert user of both Mac and PC platforms; InDesign, Photoshop,
Illustrator, Quark XPress, Excel, Word, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools
Talented artist specializing in drawing, painting, illustration, and printmaking
SKILLS
Able to meet deadlines in fast-paced work environment
Skilled in listening to ideas and creating promotions to match vision
Organized, enthusiastic, and patient personality
Ability to take initiative to solve campaign change issues
Proficient in learning, implementing, and following company procedures
Able to meet deadlines in fast-paced work environment
Skilled in listening to ideas and creating promotions to match vision
Organized, enthusiastic, and patient personality
Ability to take initiative to solve campaign change issues
Proficient in learning, implementing, and following company procedures
EXPERIENCE
TRADER JOE'S (2013 - present)
Store Artist and Crew Member, Westport, Connecticut
Designed and created all store signage.
Specialized in creating sign campaigns to match current promotions.
Installed one-of-a-kind signs and murals to impress customers
and showcase items in specialty food store.
TRADER JOE'S (2013 - present)
Store Artist and Crew Member, Westport, Connecticut
Designed and created all store signage.
Specialized in creating sign campaigns to match current promotions.
Installed one-of-a-kind signs and murals to impress customers
and showcase items in specialty food store.
Managed all visuals in busy retail setting.
Covered price changes and cashiers.
Covered price changes and cashiers.
FASANELLA DESIGN (2011 - present)
Freelance Graphic Designer/Owner, New Haven, Connecticut
Created logos, branding, and marketing for private clients.
Freelance Graphic Designer/Owner, New Haven, Connecticut
Created logos, branding, and marketing for private clients.
Designed and flight-checked for commercial printing.
Clients include Hearst Media and GotMeals Inc.,
NEW MASS MEDIA/TRIBUNE (2004 - 2011)
Senior Graphic Designer, New Haven, Connecticut
Produced advertisements and layouts for weekly newspaper.
Provided custom illustration, handled photo scanning and manipulation.
Took direction, worked independently.
Senior Graphic Designer, New Haven, Connecticut
Produced advertisements and layouts for weekly newspaper.
Provided custom illustration, handled photo scanning and manipulation.
Took direction, worked independently.
Communicated effectively with all departments.
BARGAIN NEWS (1999 - 2004)
Graphic Designer, Trumbull, Connecticut
Designed advertisements for automotive sections.
Created logos, managed layout and paste-up.
Graphic Designer, Trumbull, Connecticut
Designed advertisements for automotive sections.
Created logos, managed layout and paste-up.
CONNECTICUT POST (1996 - 1999)
Graphic Designer, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Created and edited advertisements for retail and classifieds sections.
Managed paste-up of mechanicals.
Graphic Designer, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Created and edited advertisements for retail and classifieds sections.
Managed paste-up of mechanicals.
EDUCATION
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
Bachelors of Science in Studio Art, specializing in Graphic Design
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut
Bachelors of Science in Studio Art, specializing in Graphic Design
