Makies Gavrielatos
Sr. Web Designer at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino- Claim this Profile
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Courtney Birmingham
I have worked with Makies for 4 years and in that time we have tackled projects big and small from new branding and email management to day-to-day changes and digital ad design, and he handles them all with the same fantastic attention to detail. It has been a pleasure working with him - level headed, creative and solution-oriented - Makies always rises to the occasion. Most impressively, he is someone who can not only come up with great ideas, but more importantly executes them with professionalism and results.
Julie Hermes Smith
I had the pleasure of hiring Makies Gavrielatos in March of 2015. During this period, he demonstrated all the qualities that employers seek in searching for promotable employees. He has an excellent capacity to work quickly and creatively with a wonderfully positive attitude. Makies has been our leader for all design related efforts for both LANG.com and the recent launch of Turnerlicensing.com. He has displayed such a diverse creative pallet to target our varying demographics across brands. In addition, he has brought the team new creative techniques for email marketing to engage consumers and capture their attention. He has been such a great asset to have on the team. It is unfortunate for The LANG Companies, Inc. that, due to economic constraints, we must restructure and eliminate our DTC organization and lose valued employees such as Makies. I would highly recommend him without reservation for any position or career that he may choose to pursue. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Julie Smith Chief Marketing Officer The LANG Companies, Inc. A Division of IG Design Group
Courtney Birmingham
I have worked with Makies for 4 years and in that time we have tackled projects big and small from new branding and email management to day-to-day changes and digital ad design, and he handles them all with the same fantastic attention to detail. It has been a pleasure working with him - level headed, creative and solution-oriented - Makies always rises to the occasion. Most impressively, he is someone who can not only come up with great ideas, but more importantly executes them with professionalism and results.
Julie Hermes Smith
I had the pleasure of hiring Makies Gavrielatos in March of 2015. During this period, he demonstrated all the qualities that employers seek in searching for promotable employees. He has an excellent capacity to work quickly and creatively with a wonderfully positive attitude. Makies has been our leader for all design related efforts for both LANG.com and the recent launch of Turnerlicensing.com. He has displayed such a diverse creative pallet to target our varying demographics across brands. In addition, he has brought the team new creative techniques for email marketing to engage consumers and capture their attention. He has been such a great asset to have on the team. It is unfortunate for The LANG Companies, Inc. that, due to economic constraints, we must restructure and eliminate our DTC organization and lose valued employees such as Makies. I would highly recommend him without reservation for any position or career that he may choose to pursue. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Julie Smith Chief Marketing Officer The LANG Companies, Inc. A Division of IG Design Group
Courtney Birmingham
I have worked with Makies for 4 years and in that time we have tackled projects big and small from new branding and email management to day-to-day changes and digital ad design, and he handles them all with the same fantastic attention to detail. It has been a pleasure working with him - level headed, creative and solution-oriented - Makies always rises to the occasion. Most impressively, he is someone who can not only come up with great ideas, but more importantly executes them with professionalism and results.
Julie Hermes Smith
I had the pleasure of hiring Makies Gavrielatos in March of 2015. During this period, he demonstrated all the qualities that employers seek in searching for promotable employees. He has an excellent capacity to work quickly and creatively with a wonderfully positive attitude. Makies has been our leader for all design related efforts for both LANG.com and the recent launch of Turnerlicensing.com. He has displayed such a diverse creative pallet to target our varying demographics across brands. In addition, he has brought the team new creative techniques for email marketing to engage consumers and capture their attention. He has been such a great asset to have on the team. It is unfortunate for The LANG Companies, Inc. that, due to economic constraints, we must restructure and eliminate our DTC organization and lose valued employees such as Makies. I would highly recommend him without reservation for any position or career that he may choose to pursue. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Julie Smith Chief Marketing Officer The LANG Companies, Inc. A Division of IG Design Group
Courtney Birmingham
I have worked with Makies for 4 years and in that time we have tackled projects big and small from new branding and email management to day-to-day changes and digital ad design, and he handles them all with the same fantastic attention to detail. It has been a pleasure working with him - level headed, creative and solution-oriented - Makies always rises to the occasion. Most impressively, he is someone who can not only come up with great ideas, but more importantly executes them with professionalism and results.
Julie Hermes Smith
I had the pleasure of hiring Makies Gavrielatos in March of 2015. During this period, he demonstrated all the qualities that employers seek in searching for promotable employees. He has an excellent capacity to work quickly and creatively with a wonderfully positive attitude. Makies has been our leader for all design related efforts for both LANG.com and the recent launch of Turnerlicensing.com. He has displayed such a diverse creative pallet to target our varying demographics across brands. In addition, he has brought the team new creative techniques for email marketing to engage consumers and capture their attention. He has been such a great asset to have on the team. It is unfortunate for The LANG Companies, Inc. that, due to economic constraints, we must restructure and eliminate our DTC organization and lose valued employees such as Makies. I would highly recommend him without reservation for any position or career that he may choose to pursue. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Julie Smith Chief Marketing Officer The LANG Companies, Inc. A Division of IG Design Group
Experience
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Potawatomi Casino Hotel
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Web Designer
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Dec 2018 - Present
• Lead and conceptualize the creation, visual development, and online integration of the brand. • Training team members; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems. • Troubleshoot technical site issues as they arise. • Lead the web team in all interactive initiatives including but not limited to sitemaps, wireframes, visual design, user testing, front end development, QA testing, mobile app design, email marketing, social media applications, static and interactive display ads. • Ensure visual and user experience standards are followed for all interactive projects. • Coordinate with designers and Creative Manager to make sure visual design adheres to brand standards, objectives and timelines. • Design and deploy marketing emails, track email activity ensure that website advertising and promotional materials are consistent. • Track website activity and produce reports. • Assist the Creative Manager to develop and maintain the department budget; research and give advice on software and equipment purchases; and facilitate contracts with vendors Show less
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Web & Graphic Designer
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Feb 2006 - Present
• Web Design/Development • Print Design (Logos, Brochures, Posters, etc.) • Web Design/Development • Print Design (Logos, Brochures, Posters, etc.)
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The LANG Companies, Inc.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Web Designer
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
• Design and implement graphic content on all web landing pages. • Write and modify html as needed for new pages and templates. • Consult on front-end development to support new designs and troubleshoot issues. • Provide feedback on proposed strategies and project requirements. • Responsible for design, marketing and transactional emails for prospects and existing customers. • Leverage assets from LANG family of artists in new ways that still continue to represent the brand • CMS catalog of products/data, including adding and maintaining new/obsolete products. • Identify new trends and opportunities in design and technology to enhance eCommerce experience • Research and recommend new advances in technology to enhance eCommerce experience • Collaborate with Brand, Channel Marketing, Product Development, Customer Service, Supply Chain and Sales teams as needed to successfully drive eCommerce revenues and company initiatives. The LANG Companies, Inc., is an industry leader in producing art and design-driven gift and specialty products, indoor and outdoor home décor, and sports licensed products. Show less
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Ingersoll Cutting Tools
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Digital Art Director
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Mar 2008 - Nov 2014
• Developing & maintaining the website (http://www.ingersoll-imc.com) • Video/Audio editing (https://www.youtube.com/user/IngersollCuttingTool/) • Identity development for new tool technologies. • Landing Pages • EDM (Electronic Direct Marketing) • Creating New Product Announcements - print and digital • Trade Shows – Production Team Member • Social Media Ingersoll Cutting Tool Company is a world leader in the design and manufacture of both standard and special indexable cutting tools for a complete range of metal removal applications. Show less
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Web Designer
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Jan 2003 - Aug 2004
• Developed and maintained instructors Web Sites • Generated illustrations using digital media and graphic art techniques • Created PowerPoint presentations, banners and ads • Developed and maintained instructors Web Sites • Generated illustrations using digital media and graphic art techniques • Created PowerPoint presentations, banners and ads
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Education
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2004 - 2007
Westwood College-Dupage
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Web Design and Multimedia -
2000 - 2003
Rock Valley College
Associate of Applied Science –Personal Computer Technical Specialist, Computer Science
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