Omar Ramirez Los Angeles, CA 323.365.9580 [email protected] www.omarramirez.net TOP SKILLS & SPECIALITIES • Creative/Art Direction • Content Development • UI/UX Design & Wireframing • Branding, Messaging, & Presentations • Design & Editing via Adobe CS/CC • Motion Graphics Animation/Video • Cross-functional Teams • Home Entertainment • Marketing Research/Strategy EXPERIENCE Golden State Foods, Irvine, CA Fall 2014 Corporate Communications Contractor, Design & Motion Graphics Specialist (via Arrowmac, Costa Mesa) Creative consulting, design, video, and After Effects animation for corporate communications for $6 billion food services company, Golden State Foods, and its nonprofit organization, Golden State Foods Foundation • Creative design and motion graphics via Adobe CS for GSF Foundation’s annual charitable fundraising campaign, Send It On; presentation/motion design for GSF sponsored 2014 Ethical Edge, Leaders of Integrity awards ceremony JAFRA Cosmetics International, Westlake Village, CA Summer 2014 Creative Marketing Contractor/Video & Motion Graphics Specialist (via Syndicate Bleu, Los Angeles) Bilingual (English and Spanish) marketing/creative consulting for sales training materials, online promotions, and conference presentations, designed and animated using Adobe CS (After Effects, PS, AI, ect) • Edited videos in Final Cut, and developed bilingual (English and Spanish) event branding, animated bumpers, video and dynamic text segments, lower thirds, and various motion graphics for the 2014 Jafra National Conference in Las Vegas Hyundai Motor America, Costa Mesa, CA Marketing/Branding Consultant & Team Creative Lead – MBA Practicum Fall 2012 Working with a team of MBAs, utilized extensive primary research and market intelligence focused on Gen Y consumers to develop an external-facing brand persona capable of maximizing Hyundai’s overall brand appeal and growth potential • Designed, conducted, and analyzed surveys, interviews and log-in polls to gather quantitative and qualitative insights from Hyundai enthusiasts and potential Gen-Y users • Developed original visual collateral, videos, and iconography (using Adobe CS & After Effects), and a comprehensive strategic framework for a communication plan presented to Hyundai brand management, marketing, and advertising leadership AT&T AdWorks, New York, NY Product Marketing Specialist/Designer, AT&T U-verse – MBA Professional Internship Summer 2012 Formulated positioning and messaging for AdWorks products (web, mobile, and TV), with a focus on AT&T U-Verse as a platform for targeted traditional TV spots, and iTV offerings (interactive overlays, t-commerce, interactive channels, etc.), using quantitative and qualitative data. • Using Adobe CS (PS, AI, ID, ect), designed marketing collateral, iconography, UI, and templates for planning, operations, and sales teams, ensuring consistent communication of product and brand image, and value proposition to clients • Collaborated with the Chief of Staff, research group, and product marketing and sales management to develop presentations used by executive leadership, including President Mike Welch, reaching key clients and partners • Partnered with Ipsos, Medialink, and internal research and product innovation teams in primary market research tracking knowledge of and interest in emerging technologies crucial to the product roadmap resume | page 1 of 2 Trailer Park (www.trailerpark.com), Hollywood, CA 2008 – 2010 Designer, UI | Motion Graphics Artist – Advanced Content/Home Entertainment Group Served the diverse creative needs of clients including Disney, 20th Century Fox, Universal, Warner Brothers, Audi, Lucasfilm, Summit, Paramount, Sony, Microsoft, and Active Video • Led branding efforts, developing original UI/UX, logos, icons, chyron packages, fonts, and more for various applications, including DVD and Bluray menus, featurettes, interactive special features and games, set top apps, mobile apps, tablet experiences, corporate presentations, web, and cloud based television • Contributed creative brainstorming, design, editing, and motion graphics skills to titles including Terminator Salvation, Knowing, Burn Notice, Taken, Moon, Avatar, Pinocchio, and Transformers 2,using Adobe CS, After Effects, and more • Liaised across functions, working closely with management, producers, production artists, editors, and programmers to develop and execute various innovative forms of added value content Company Wide Shut (www.companywideshut.com), Los Angeles, CA Designer, UI | Motion Graphics Artist | Graphics Supervisor 2005 – 2007 Served the creative needs of clients including 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate, NewLine Cinema and the US Government, with a focus on DVD and Bluray Home Entertainment • Contributed design (Adobe PS, IL, ID), animation (After Effects), editing (Final Cut), production, and project management skills to titles such as The Lord of The Rings trilogy, The Simpsons, Robocop, King Kong, Pan’s Labyrinth, Once, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith • Improved operational efficiency by establishing quality control procedures for static and motion deliveries, managing online review areas, training new staff, and serving as a liaison with freelancers • Updated and managed online client review areas, and assured assets were delivered on time, and to technical specifications and company standards WWW.OMARRAMIREZ.NET, Los Angeles, CA Freelance Marketing Strategist | Multimedia/Motion Designer & Art Director 2006 – Present Provide marketing and creative consulting, design, animation, and art direction, working with clients to scope and budget projects, develop creative content and marketing touch-points, and hone brands • Developed logos, brand guidelines, collateral, and promotions for organizations such as the California State Senate and CSULB, and video design for organizations such as a HepB.org, using Adobe CS (After Effects, PS, AI, ID, etc) EDUCATION – THE PAUL MERAGE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UC IRVINE, IRVINE, CA Master of Business Administration, Marketing and Strategy – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES, CA Bachelor of Arts, Design | Media Arts CERTIFICATIONS SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY PLUS HTML, CSS, AND MORE... PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS LANGUAGES • Native proficiency in Spanish PLEASE VISIT WWW.OMARRAMIREZ.NET TO VIEW SAMPLES AND LEARN MORE resume | page 2 of 2
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