George (Jorge) Ramirez

Instructor at Westfield State University
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Giselle Frechette, M.Ed., CDF

George is an absolute pleasure to work with on design projects. His creativity, responsiveness, and design skills are greatly appreciated! George always produces high-quality, beautiful work in a timely manner and is a delight to work with.

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Credentials

  • 200 hour Yoga Instructor Certification
    Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Trivandrum India.
    Aug, 2008
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Westfield State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Instructor
      • Aug 2017 - Present

      Professor in graphic design and animation for the Art Department at Westfield State University. Professor in graphic design and animation for the Art Department at Westfield State University.

  • Art Department, Westfield State University
    • Westfield, MA
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Sep 2015 - Present

      Responsible for developing an in-class and online graphic design pedagogy for undergraduate and continuing education students. My courses in Graphic Design are structured to promote engagement between the students, and a realistic understanding of the modern graphic design field. Students explore theory, history, production, pre-press, web, and social media within the arts. I also teach courses in Multimedia and serialized graphic novels for the web. Responsible for developing an in-class and online graphic design pedagogy for undergraduate and continuing education students. My courses in Graphic Design are structured to promote engagement between the students, and a realistic understanding of the modern graphic design field. Students explore theory, history, production, pre-press, web, and social media within the arts. I also teach courses in Multimedia and serialized graphic novels for the web.

  • Westfield State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graphic Designer
      • Jul 2010 - May 2017

      • Establish and maintain brand and graphic content for the University and Graduate division. • Produce all digital and print graphic projects assigned by the Director. • Supervise student interns • Execute major marketing campaigns including conceptualization, pricing, production,and quality assessment for academic and administrative departments. • Assist Marketing staff with Web or Print overage, outside of specified assignments. • Produce banner, table top, and exalt presentations for campus clients. • Completing projects as needed within a fast-paced professional Marketing department. Show less

  • Alan Barnett Photography and Alan Barnett Design
    • United States
    • Graphic Design
    • Graphic Designer
      • Jun 2002 - Jul 2008

      • Work alongside Graphic Design mentor and President of Alan Barnett Design. • Conceptualize, price, and produce all assigned print material from start to finish. • Track, update, and archive all assigned projects. • Communicate and request estimates with print vendors. • Complete projects relating to logo design, package design, annual reports, catalogs, mailers, invitations, book jacket covers, workbooks, and all other assigned projects. • Order stock photography and attend photo shoots • Provide concept designs and illustrations for clients interested in Web templates. Show less

  • Pratt Institute
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Visiting Instructor
      • Sep 2001 - Jun 2002

      • Introduce the digital design process at the second level, using current design software applications such as: Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXpress, and Adobe Illustrator.• Teach proper file formatting with a focus on color correction and post-scripting.• Create a learning environment that reflects the day-to-day atmosphere of a design studio.• Work with spot color and paper swatches.• Introduce design formatting and obstacles that arise formatting poor layouts.

    • Senior Graphic Designer
      • Nov 1999 - Jun 2002

      • Manage all design projects commissioned by campus community.• Maintain all deadlines for print, web, and office projects.• Organize Templates, lock ups, color correction, photo manipulation, pre-press, vendor communication, choosing stock, press checks, and supervision for student workers.• Work along side Publications Coordinator to track, save, and file all digital work on CD or Filemaker database.• Other duties include: photography, studio set-up, hiring freelance workers, trouble-shooting computers, and staff training. Show less

  • Springfield College
    • Springfield, Massachusetts Area
    • Junior Graphic Designer
      • Nov 1998 - Nov 1999

      • Implement all design projects assigned by the Director of the Marketing and Communications. • Special attention to the detail used on all publications. • Organize a specially formulated style sheet, used as a consistent template toward college specific publications. • Work directly or indirectly with college students, staff, and administrators for assigned projects. • Compose and relay information to the production manager regarding print colors, stock, photos, and dimensions verification. Show less

Education

  • Academy of Art University
    Master’s Degree, MFA in Graphic Design
    2016 - 2019
  • Westfield State University
    Master of Public Administration (MPA), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
    2012 - 2014
  • Canterbury Christ Church University
    Fine Arts, Study Abroad
    1997 - 1998
  • Westfield State College
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine Arts/Graphic Design
    1994 - 1998

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