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MARGARET CALOMIRIS
G r a p h i cDD e s i g n e r


WORK EXPERIENCE

2000 - Present
SENIOR GRAPHIC
DESIGNER
June 1987 - 2000
GRAPHIC
COORDINATOR

South Coast Repertory
Costa Mesa

Principal designer and department supervisor. Design and prepare the graphics, from concept to completion, for a Tony Award-winning resident theatre. Direct junior artists and freelancers. Interact with outside printers and service bureaus throughout all operational phases. Work within tight budgets on a multiple-project deadline schedule.

CLIENTS INCLUDE: Artistic Directors and theatre founders, in-house department heads, patron trustees and community volunteer groups.

PROJECTS: marketing and fundraising brochures, invitation packages, posters, illustrated play art, event logos, magazine publications, animated signage, web design and direct mail promotionals.

Current
FREELANCE
GRAPHIC

D
ESIGNER

Freelance projects have included: research; art direction; logo, brochure and web design; and digital illustration.

CLIENTS: The McNeil Group, Renee Croce and Associates (for Paul Folino), Robert Mondavi Wine & Food Center, The Junior League of Orange County.

1983 - 1987
Designer, Assistant
Designer, Sample
Room Supervisor
and
Production Manager in
Fashion Industry

Various creative, production-oriented and managerial positions held within the better-wear dress and sportswear industries.

COMPANIES: Fudako Designs, Syndicated Fashion Group, Beverley Standing Designs, Sansapelle.

EDUCATION
1995 - 2003
Irvine Valley College, Irvine
Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley
UCLA Extension Programs, West Los Angeles
Long Beach City College, Long Beach
EMPHASIS: Various classes covering web and graphics program software, the principles of advertising design and freelance business practices
1982

California State University, Long Beach Bachelor of Arts with "Great Distinction"
EMPHASIS: Theatre Arts – technical design of stage costume, make-up, lighting and set

1979 - 1980

Florence, Italy
California State University International Overseas Study Program
EMPHASIS: Art history, design and Italian cultural history

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
 

Macintosh and PC Computer Systems

SOFTWARE: Quark Xpress, Illustrator, Photoshop, Painter, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, ImageReady, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word

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