Charlie Lono
Graphic Designer/ Production Designer at The Engine Room, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The Engine Room, Inc.
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United States
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer/ Production Designer
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Jul 2017 - Present
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Freelance Artist
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Graphic/ Marketing Designer
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Jun 2015 - Present
As a freelance graphic designer and marketing assistant, I delivered value to numerous organizations by providing customized marketing and graphic design solutions. I forged strong relationships with business owners while generating original graphic art for packaging, advertising, and promotional materials. Selected clients include Zoe’s Meats, Daphne’s Creamery, Emmy’s Pickles & Jams, Yioryo, The Salami Store, Bugsy Brewing, The RealReal, and Dolls Kill. My accomplishments include the following: • Drew on Adobe Photoshop expertise and artistic flair while creating promotional graphics for Instagram for clothing retailer Dolls Kill. • Assisted in over 50 photoshoots and edited photographs for online consignment store The RealReal. Show less
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VI DESIGNS
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Santa Clara, California
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Graphic Designer
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
Drawing on years of experience in creative leadership, I mastermind marketing strategies with an emphasis on consistent brand identity and synchronize graphic design for websites, packaging, and advertising. I coordinate projects from conception to final design, producing artwork and incorporating changes while maintaining constant communication with clients. The following are highlights of my achievements: • Revitalized packaging design and expanded marketing base for a Taiwanese food distributor by utilizing insight into American and Asian artistic styles to contemporize the company’s brand identity. • Successfully pitched ideas and oversaw project development to align artistic vision with clients’ marketing goals. Show less
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Bendon, Inc.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer/ Production Mockup Manager
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Feb 2013 - May 2015
As a graphic designer and production mockup manager, I supervised the design team and managed project life-cycles, cultivating initial concepts into the production of mockup deliverables. The following are highlights of the value I brought to Bendon Publishing International: • Mentored new designers while providing on-the-job training to advance corporate standards and ensure team efficiency. • Created mechanical files and designed artwork for packaging, web graphics, image comps, banners, and billboards. Show less
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Freelance Artist
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Freelance Illustrator/ Designer
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Apr 2007 - Feb 2013
• Brainstorming and creating drafts of ideas. • Creating a project timeline and meeting deadlines. • Working with printers or others to ensure the quality of the final product. • Brainstorming and creating drafts of ideas. • Creating a project timeline and meeting deadlines. • Working with printers or others to ensure the quality of the final product.
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Travelodge Hotels Limited
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Front Desk Clerk
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Mar 2006 - Sep 2010
• Answer the phone at the front desk to respond to current and prospective guests’ needs. • Book reservations for individuals, families and groups as required. • Greet walk-in guests and guests with reservations when they arrive at the front desk. • Schedule special services, such as spa treatments, when guests inquire. • Refer guests to local amenities and venues. • Communicate guests’ requests and complaints to the appropriate department • Answer the phone at the front desk to respond to current and prospective guests’ needs. • Book reservations for individuals, families and groups as required. • Greet walk-in guests and guests with reservations when they arrive at the front desk. • Schedule special services, such as spa treatments, when guests inquire. • Refer guests to local amenities and venues. • Communicate guests’ requests and complaints to the appropriate department
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Education
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Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Graphic Illustration