Brent Ferraro
Graphic Designer
I am a Graphic Designer living in beautiful Gainesville, Florida. I strive to master an artistic sensibility. I’m highly skilled in problem solving and communicating ideas and messages effectively. I’m well versed in graphic design principles and have a good eye for color and composition.
- Want to talk? brentferraro@gmail.com
- Website: brentferraro.com
- Portfolio lunchboxdesign.com
Skills
Expert skill set with:
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Creative Suite (All Versions)
- pre-press technologies including process and spot color theory
- Photography
- Wordpress
- Search Engine Optimization
- Coda
- Dreamweaver
- All Major Web Browsers, Windows & Mac
Working knowledge with:
- PHP
- MySQL
- Javascript & Jquery
- After Effects
- Pagemaker
- Final Cut Pro & Final Cut Express
- Microsoft Windows Operating System
- Microsoft Office (Windows and Mac)
- iLife Software Suite
- iWork Software Suite
Design
Software
HTML / CSS
Printing/ Pre-Press
jQuery/Javascript
PHP & MySQL
Work Experience
IT Expert
University of Florida - Florida Automated Weather Network/AgroClimate
- Period: January 2007 - Present Day
- Job type: Full-Time
- References: N/A
Responsible for managing development and deployment needs and goals of the Florida Automated Weather Network and AgroClimate.org. Collaborate with multiple universities on a multitude of projects.
UPDATE: I recently lead the FAWN team in converting the website to a completely responive site design for use on all platforms (Mobile, Tablet and Computers). We also rewrote all of the Flash based tools to JavaScript so they can be used on all platforms. We no,longer have to maintane two seperate sites.
- project management
- Website Management;
- Team Management;
- Website Design;
- HTML and CSS Programming;
- Graphic Design;
- Evaluate User Trends;
- Research and Evaluate Web Trends;
- Research and Evaluate Website Analytics;
- Set-up and Maintain Social Media Websites
Adjunct Professor
Santa Fe College - Graphic Design Technology Department
- Period: August 2007 - May 2011
- Job type: Education/Teaching
- References: Jorge Ibanez - 352.395.5979
Responsible for teaching Photography 1 & 2, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Advanced Web Design.
- Creation of in-class curriculum;
- Development of visual material required for in-class presentations;
- Member of the SFCC Graphic Design Technology Department Advisory Board;
Senior Designer/ Art Director
Adbiz
- Period: January 2005 - December 2007
- Job type: Graphic Design/ Development/ Multimedia
Responsible for being creative! I was in-charge of using my knowledge about design elements, such as color and composition in everyday client work. I created high-end marketing materials for small businesses to national organizations. Most projects included advertisements, brochures, magazines, logos, posters, banners, web sites, DVD’s and specialty items.
- project management
- Graphic Design;
- Website Design;
- Art Direction;
- Video Production
Partner/ Designer
Mind Sprocket, LLC - www.MindSprocketllc.com
www.FirstPlaceRacing.com
- Period: September 2010 – Present Day
- Job type: Partner
- References: N/A
Responsible for managing development and deployment needs and goals of the Mind Sprocket, LLC and www.FirstPlaceRacing.com. In charge of conceiving and creating marketing materials and all web interfaces.
- Graphic Design;
- project management
- Website Management;
- Website Design;
- HTML and CSS Programming;
- Evaluate User Trends;
- Research and Evaluate Web Trends;
Education
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts degree in Graphic Design - Honors.
Graphic designers--or graphic artists--plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications problems. They find the most effective way to get messages across in print and electronic media using color, type, illustration, photography, animation, and various print and layout techniques.
Class of 2004
Santa Fe College
Associate of Science
Continuing Education
Clients & Portfolio
Selected Clients
A few select pieces from the portfolio. You can find my complete portfolio at lunchboxdesign.com and photography at gainesvillestockphotos.com.
- Game On! Learning;
- Alligator Realty;
- Free Wave Travel;
- On The Fly Race Supply;
- O'Connor Art, LLC;
- Tempo Bistro To Go;
- Gainesville Community Foundation (Pro-Bono);
- Kendzior Financial;
- Catalyst Marketing Technologies, LLC;
- Crowm Designs;
- Seven Compass;
- Gainesville Health and Fitness.
