Jelan Paul
110-01 62nd DR
Forest Hills, Queens
New York, 11375
Mobile 305 984-3668
Home Phone 718 271-3864
Diarchy@aol.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Creative Executive
Specializing in the new media and entertainment industries
Ojective
Looking to flex a full range of skills and not be tied down to one aspect of the position. A sense of freedom to create and learn with a highly competent staff. Pajama Parties on Fridays would also be a great plus.
EDUCATION
1996-1998 A.S. in New Media, Manchester College, CT
Experience
1998-2005 Art director, Optic Studios CT
Managed a team of seven, copywriter, editor.
Designed web, print, and interactive collateral
Produced and implemented dynamic design concepts for
several businesses, and music groups.
Ensured that graphic deliverables, aesthetically and
financially met the requirements of the projects
to meet brand standards.
Clients: Marvel, Image comics, JNCO clothing, Nickelodeon,
Arista, Warcraft, Coors
1999-1999 Graphic Designer, The Hartford News CT
Designed, layouts, brochures, ads, and flyers for local business
marketing and promotion. Photo retouching Worked under tight
deadlines and still met goals with high quality output.
2000-2001 Junior Designer, Nettmedia NY
Performed audio encoding, digital video editing and compression for streaming over the Internet. Audio (DAT, CD) and video (Beta SP, VHS) editing and encoding for the Web and CD-ROMs
Web design and animation, updated and maintained several sites. Designed interactive CD layouts.
Performed image scanning, photo retouching, and optimization for the web.
Clients: BMG Music, Universal Music, Bowie.net, YankeesXtreme.com, Iman, Getmusic.com, Nutone records
2000 - 2001 Online Radio Show Producer, E-Yada.com NY
Booked talent for guests appearances
Created themes and show outlines
Designed all art work for online and offline marketing
Researched topics for discussion
Managed national campaigns and promotional events
Managed a team of five.
2000 - 2001 Project Manager, Rapid Wisdom Labs NY
Managed a team of six advertising representatives who handled ad placements.
Responsibilities include developing media plans and Internet strategies for clients, as well as developing creative platforms, and overall account service.
Direct Marketing, and Branding. Maintained productive, continuing relationships with assigned vendors by acting as liaison between vendor
and key departments and/or mutual clients.
Consultation with client when conflicts arose and the resolution of those problems, and maintenance of a timely settlement procedure.
Created help desk solutions for clients in the Empire State Building.
2001-2002 Art Director, Felon Magazine NY
Designed covers and layouts, edited articles for publication.
Worked close with printing companies to ensure high quality output.
Photo retouching.
Designed client Ads .
Supervised staff throughout production.
Setup placement for publication with 30 venders, allowing sales to increase by 30%.
2003 – 2004 Production Assistant – Cameraman, ACT Productions Miami, FL
- 2004 Clio Awards
- Weather Mill Productions / MTV – Chasing Farrah Faucett (Reality Show)
2003 – 2004 3rd Assistant Director - Production Assistant, Partizan Miami, FL
Music videos: -(Lil Flip – Sunshine) Sony Music Group.
-(LL cool J – Head Sprung) Def Jam Recordings
-(Nina Sky ft N.O.R.E - Oya Mi Canto ) Universal
2004 -2005 Director – Cameraman, Carib Link TV Jamaica,WI
Audio (DAT, CD) and video (DV, VHS) editing and encoding
DVD Production
Photo and graphic editing, manipulation and optimization.
- 2004 Jamaica Reggae Sumfest
- VP Records anniversary (Miami)
- Miami Winter Music Conference 2003 - 2004
2004 –2005 Camera Assist, World Race Productions (CBS) Miami, FL
Amazing Races 7, finale for the 2005 season.
2004-2005 Production Assistant, H S I Productions Los Angels, CA
Commercial - Jeff Gordon Pepsi Sports pass.
Skills
Adobe: PhotoShop, Illustrator, Imageready, Go Live, Premiere, After Effects, Indesign.
Macromedia: Dreamweaver MX, Fireworks MX, Basic Flash MX,
Microsoft: Execel, Power Point, Word, Outlook, and Publisher.
Apple: Final Cut Pro
Audio Software: Reason, Pro Tools, Cubase, and Calkwalk
Cameras: Canon - XL2 Camcorder, Panasonic AG-DVX100A Mini DV, Panasonic AJ-HDX400
2/3" 3-CCD 16:9 1080i DVCPRO
Highly Proficient in both Mac and PC/ Windows.
