Aleko Giatrakis

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Resume

U.S. ARMY Department of Family & Morale, Welfare, and Recreation at West Point: Graphic Designer

 Oct. 13, 2016–Present

 681 Hardee Place, West Point, NY


Responsible for print, digital, and social media on base using Adobe CC.

Creates bi-monthly newsletter and outdoor & print media on base. 

Output of social & digital media content on West Point MWR channels.

Serves as West Point MWR photographer for events and archives.

Summit Retail Solutions Inc: Brand Representative

 Jun. 8, 2016–Sept. 26, 2016

 227 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

 

Interacted with consumers by positively and professionally communicating approved brand messaging to drive sales.

Complied with program and retailer specific guidelines.

Inventory management.

America’s Test Kitchen: Cookbook Designer

Oct. 13, 2015–Mar. 18, 2016

17 Station Street, Brookline, MA 02445

 

Implemented layout design for Master of the Grill, Bread Illustrated, The Cook’s Country Series, “Best of” Series, and Foolproof Preserving.
Worked closely with photography and editorial departments.

Westchester Medical Center: Advanced Physician Services: Web Design Intern

 Jul. 2, 2014–Aug. 22, 2014 

19 Bradhurst Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532

 

Developed a new website design for Advanced Physician Services.
Content creation for the new site including original photography and copywriting in collaboration with various medical departments.

Designed printed materials including newspaper ads and other informational artifacts.

Education

State University of New York at New Paltz

1 Hawk Road, New Paltz, NY 12561


Bachelor of Fine Arts: May 2015

GPA: 3.6 of a max 4.0

Credits Earned: 167 Semester Hours

Major: Graphic Design 

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Concentrations: English and Deaf Studies

Relevant Coursework: Basic Painting, Basic Wood Design, Water Media/Collage, Figure Drawing, Visible Systems, Type and Image, Typography, Design for the Web, Printed Books, Design Theory and Criticism, Basic Digital Photo, Design Research, Visual Language 1, Design for the Web 2, Graphic Design Thesis 1, Independent Study Art, Graphic Design Application, Graphic Design Thesis 2, BFA Seminar.

Awards

Garrison Customer Service “Warrior” Award - March 2020

Department of the Army Certificate of Appreciation - June 2019

Department of the Army Certificate of Achievement - December 2018

New York State of Design: Upstate NY Designers - September 2017

West Point MWR’s Rock Solid Award - December 2016

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