2008
     
    CARLOS R. CANAS H. / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
1369 Rhode Island St. #5, San Franciso, CA. 94107 / cel: 415. 577. 4309
los@theorize.com / http://www.theorize.com
     
    OBJECTIVE
   

To obtain a position as lead graphic designer for web, interactive, or digital medium.

     
    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
   

DELUXE DISTRIBUTION SAN FRANCISCO, CA. { July 2007 - Present }
LEAD WEB DESIGNER

Inhouse Management and up-keep of the DLXSF web site. Coming up with new promotional online ideas to keep the site fresh and up to date. This includes all content, design and technology for all brands under Deluxe Distribution

YOUNG & RUBICAM SAN FRANCISCO, CA. { November 2004 - June 2007 }
ART DIRECTOR

Worked closely with the creative director to help clients achieve highly interactive branded campaign microsites, driving banners and more. This has included concept to development. clients include Palm, NCAA, AMD, Microsoft, Invisalign, Foster Farms, and Chevron.

WALMART.COM BRISBANE, CA. { July 2004 - October 2004 }
WEB GRAPHIC DESIGNER (CONTRACT)

Designed templates and landing pages for Walmart.com specifically for the Photo Center area.

HUMIDITY SKATE SHOP NEW ORLEANS, LA. { October 2003 - March 2004 }
WEB GRAPHIC DESIGNER / DEVELOPER

Developed a fully updatable interactive eCommerce site for a local New Orleans skate shop. The entire website works off a mysql database with a fully functional eCommerce cart. After development, responsibilities included creation of graphics and online store ads and maintenance of site.

CANCAN SYSTEMS, INC. NEW ORLEANS, LA. { March 2003 - March 2004 }
LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Created several websites for clients in the greater New Orleans area including Gambino's Bakery, Allan Berger & Associates, and Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Greater New Orleans.

UNITED STATES AUTOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION { March 2002 - January 2003 }
LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Redesigned entire shopping area for USAA.com. This included interface as well as all template pages generated by the shopping software.

ESPRIT DE CORP. SAN FRANCISCO, CA. { April 2001 - Feb. 2002 }
ART DIRECTION / WEB INTERACTIVE

Lead design direction of major apparel retailer's website. Responsibilities included conceptualization of main site layout and design, exploring new ideas for the development of promotional sections, catalogs and ad campaigns related to the web.

ARTISTICA DESIGN COLLABORATIVE SAN FRANCISCO, CA. { January 2000 - April 2001 }
ART DIRECTOR / PARTNER

Developed a partnership with fellow designer. Together we worked on various large projects, Hotbed Media, Vineswinger.com, and Tastingroom, Inc., which involved managing, producing, designing and developing.

HALL CONSULTING SAN FRANCISCO, CA. { August 1999 - December 1999 }
LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Lead designer on several corporate websites, including back-end template development and interface design. Clients included Vivant! and Employease.

FREELANCE SAN FRANCISCO, CA. { March 1999 - September 1999 }
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / PRODUCTION

Applied my communication skills to gain clients working on my own. managed and produced several projects within short deadlines. Clients included Miller Freeman Publications, Broadquest, and The Turing Studio.

PANMEDIA CORPORATION SAUSALITO, CA { July 1998 - April 1999 }
STAFF DESIGNER

Worked as the staff designer on corporate website projects which included front-end interface design, flash, and planning. Hewlett-Packard and Mercer Management Consulting were among the larger clients.

     
    EDUCATION
   

ACADEMY OF ART COLLEGE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA { Fall 1998 - Spring 2000 }
Master of Fine Arts Graphic Design Discipline

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, LA { Spring 1997 - Fall 1997 }
Took a year of school in design concepts to begin my journey and preparation as a graphic designer.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
NEW ORLEANS, LA { Fall 1992 - Fall 1996 }
Bachelor of Arts { Psychology }

     
    RECENT URLS
    http://www.theorize.com - Online portfolio

http://www.ncaastudent.org - Web site for NCAA promoting possibilities beyond sports for student atheletes
http://www.dlxsf.com - Web site for skateboarding goods manufacturer
http://www.clintonperryphotography.com - Web site for photographer
http://www.simpletea.com - Web site and eCommerce store for tea startup in the bay area
http://www.gambinosbakery.com - Storefront for Bakery specializing in Mardi Gras King Cakes.
http://www.artistica.org - Previously an on-line art magazine ( 1998 - 2000 )
http://www.sfscootercentre.com - Web site for SF based Scooter shop
     
    SKILLS
    Proficient in all Adobe CS software:
Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, Premiere, Encore, Etc.
Expert knowledge in all web development tools:
XHTML, CSS, DHTML, MYSQL, FTP, HTML Editors (Dreamweaver, BBEdit), Image Compression, Banner Ad & Email marketing
Working knowledge with PHP, JSP, ASP, CMS Development, Blog Software(wordpress), CGI, Action Scripting, Unix Servers, Host Maintenance and Administration
Good communication / team skills. I can take or give the orders...
Like to work on my own or with a team of skilled and creative people
Great organization and preparation skills
Work in both Mac and PC environments
Trained in Advertising Design for fashion, consumer products, and youth market
     
    REFERENCES
    References upon request
     
    AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
    Web Works Typography by Jason Mills and Daniel Donnelly - book (Artistica is featured)
Form - March/April 2000 issue #172- design magazine from Denmark (article on Artistica)
Shift "Cool Site Reviews" - *World @ http://www.shift.jp.org/038 (review of Artistica)
Designing Interface Elements - Upcoming book featuring Artistica.org