SHADI ZAFARPOUR
OBJECTIVE
Advertising,
Package Design, Entertainment, and Print Production are my expertise. With my
dedication, positive attitude and enthusiasm I can take on any challenging
position and be the difference maker. Teamwork and my ability to work under
pressure, sets me apart from others.
EDUCATION
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA Graduate Spring 2012
Masters of Arts in Teaching
Multiple Subject Elementary School
University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, Graduate Spring 2005
Bachelor
of Arts; GPA ~ 4.0 Practice
Arts and Multimedia Department
El Camino College
Torrance,
Graduate and Award Spring 2003
Associate
of Arts and SI Coach Certificate
Supplemental Instruction Program
SI Coach, Teacher Assistant and Tutor in Math and English
SOFTWARE/SYSTEMS/EQUIPMENT (PROFICIENT IN MULTI
PLATFORM)
•Adobe Illustrator (proficient)
•Adobe Photoshop (proficient)
•Adobe InDesign (proficient)
•Microsoft Office (proficient) •Quark Xpress (Intermediate) •Final Cut Pro (Intermediate) •Macromedia Flash (Basic) •Alias-Maya (Basic) •Cinema 4D (Basic) •EPSON 9800-9880
•Kodak Waterproofing
PROFFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCES
GROUP360 (Dr Pepper-Snapple
Group)
Plano, TX
June
2008 - Jan. 2010
Graphic
Artist Provide
creative services for all the advertising needs of major clients such as Dr
Pepper Snapple Group and Anheuser Busch. Design promotional pieces from
packaging to advertising collaterals and web such as packaging, brochures, ads,
billboards, vending, truck graphics, display and etc. Modify and compose existing
artwork. Photograph Products and Packaging. Attain ownership of any mock-up
process for the company due to exemplary hand-skills. Create precise production
artwork ready for print. Assist Art Director prioritizes multiply projects. Contribute
as “the utility-player” of the department to launch projects such as Dr Pepper
Iron Man, Cherry Dr Pepper/Dr Love featuring KISS, Cherry 7UP Ridiculously
Bubbly and Snapple All Natural Flavor Teas and Juice campaigns.
Aryapour
Design, Inc.
(Malibu Toys Inc.)
Santa Monica, CA
Aug. 2005 - Nov. 2007
Product
Package Designer Present
design; develop product and packaging brands as an exclusive vendor by Malibu
Toys Inc. Contribute to the studio as a key employee and hands-on designer.
Work on design and develop of product and packaging for Toys, Candies and
Novelties. Convey all the process of branding from product research and design
concept to product, packaging and production with the client. Earn knowledge of
product development and building prototypes and detailed product mock-ups. Work
on many toy brands such as Flying Bunny, Creep Creatures, Skull Band and Yummy
Mummy, Coffin Racer & etc in the market.
In-Three Inc. (Universal
Studios)
Westlake Village, CA
Oct. 2001 - Aug. 2003
3D
Artist/Dimentionalist Supply high quality 3D technology services to movie
industry for core client such as Universal Studios. Utilize developed and
patented process called “Dimensionalization” for reconstruction and conversion
of 2D films into high quality, 3D films. Work and alter sequences of movies
such as “King Kong” and “Star Wars”. Rasterize and retouch the surfaces of
images after the 3D effect process, frame by frame in Photoshop.
FREELANCE
WORK
Palos Verdes Art Center
Palos Verdes, CA Present Digital Arts Instructor
Instructing digital art classes. Meeting once a week for a 3 hour session. Each class is 10 week long. Teaching the basic rules and concepts in graphic design and advertising. Designing logos, business card and letter head or CD cover. Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustartor.
Hancock Park Art Center
Los Angeles, CA
Sep. 2005 – Present Art Teacher Develop
programs and curriculum to teach three classes of different age groups such as
such Mommy and Me, Mix Media and 2D Design. Utilize my graphic design skills to
help advertise for the school’s different programs. Establish reliable
relationship with parents. Help expand student’s artistic abilities through use
of different mediums. Assist student’s visual perspective and relativity to
depth of field using different techniques. Design group-projects to encourage
students to work as a team in a group.
Painting With a Twist
Grapevine, TX
May 2010 – Present Painting Instructor
Instruct 2 hours and 3 hours paintings. Pre-sketch and Pre-paint selected artwork prior to teaching the class. Work with assistants during instructing in my class. Assist other Instructors in their class. Assisting students achieve their goals in having fun while learning and finishing a painting by end of each class. Share technique to improve everyone's skills. Maintain art supplies and office duties.
CCI Training Center
Dallas, TX
June 2007 - Present
Graphic Designer
Provide
graphic design services as a freelancer over the years for privately owned
companies such as CCI
Training Center.
Design marketing and advertising collateral for company’s different promotions
including logos, banners, posters, brochures, catalogs, flyers and splash web
pages. Conduct research on current market and target audiences for the design
concepts. Design from concept to production and arrange print.
CHIC
Magazine
Palos
Verdes,
CA
Feb. 2007 - Nov. 2007 Lead Designer Provide graphic design services to launch a
low budget local magazine from concept to production and print. Design layouts
of magazine pages for each monthly issue. Design ads for clients, including
private business owners. Contribute to the overall look and feel of the
magazine. Attain position of Art Director in the last several issues of the
magazine.
TAPESH
TV NETWORK
Woodland Hills, CA
May 2001 - Dec. 2003
Assistant
Director
Assist
producer and director behind stage at the photo shoots of several commercials
and music videos. Create visual props for back-drop and opening of TV shows.
Assist in the production of a weekly satellite television shows. Assist stage
designers, directors, and producers on the sets. Help actors with costume and
make up. Capture and edit videos taken
backstage and behind the scenes.
REFERENCES & SALARY HISTORY
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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