Dio's Resume
Dio Astro
Bronx, NY, 10458
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Education:
New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY May 2017
Masters of Fine Arts: Computer Graphics (Graphic Design)
Inducted into National Honor Society
New York Institute of Technology New York, NY May 2010
Bachelors of Fine Art,s: Computer Graphics & Graphic Design, Graduated Cum Laude
Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY June 2007
Associate Degree in Science: Business Administration
Employment History:
Kabinet King USA INC., Queens Village, NY March 2017 - Present
Operations, Sales, Kitchen & Bath Designer
� Identifying strengths and weaknesses of visual space(s), using only the most beautiful and visually functional solution, to issues that arise upon developing and brandishing a new kitchen & bath project
� Design and discuss final kitchen & bathroom layout(s) with customers, often printing not only general 3D renderings, but, upon closing the kitchen, printing a closing contractual packet, that includes information the customer needs. This contract informs the customer of their newly purchased cabinetry, vanities, countertop, backsplash, handles, sink(s), faucet(s), lighting, etc
� Monthly personal sales volume of, 37 to 85 thousand a month; guiding a team of 6 sales designers as a lead measurer, collectively selling 400 kitchens a year; doing up to 7 measures a day, closing 9 out of 10 kitchens visited
� Monitor outside reps & suppliers, to ensure that Kabinet King�s marketing and customer literature as well as, visual graphics are constantly updated. These also include updating wares such as, countertops, handles, faucets, tiles, backsplashes, vanities & cabinetry throughout the showroom
� Update all company visual selling matter which includes new upcoming monthly promotions, colors, appliances and, industry & consumer trends
� Reaching out to previous customers always providing continuous customer services and helping my sales manager with 30, 60, 90 day follow ups
Awesome Culture Group., Harbin, China December 2014 � May 2017
Creative Graphic Consultant
� Guided a team of 36 through a series of conceptualized logistics for advertisement, marketing, design, motion graphics, publishing, 3D-printing, and, as well as, editing
� Directed 2 print factories, of multiple employees, that printed an array of ads in the forms of highly designed banners, business cards, pamphlets, letter heads, envelopes, as well as, packaged design, including, CD & DVD Covers, shopping bags of all matter, etc
� Conceptualized with Architects and Interior Designers a new storefront for Awesome Culture Group
New York Embroidery Studio, Manhattan, NY October 2015 - April 2016
Concept Product Manager/Product Developer/Sales Manager
� Directed and coordinated alongside with Conceptual Developmental Hand Embellishers, Laser Cutting/Textile Print Art Director, Fashion Creative Designers, Fashion Design Embroiderers; providing them with fashion concept drawings of different companies, like Ralph Lauren, Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Aeropostale, Helmut Lang, Coach, to construct different conceptual garments, prints, embroidered clothing
� Conferred with Sales, Management, Fashion Designers, alongside Clients to discuss design ideas, while obtaining raw goods, to produce finished garments
� Examined previous sample/conceptual garments, to give advice on how to better/expand/produce their� upcoming fashion clothing line or small boutique shop
Time Inc., New York, NY March 2014 - November 2014
Imaging Front Desk Coordinator
� Approved and coordinated final page layouts for TIME, TIME for Kids, Health, Fortune, Real Simple, This Old House
All You, People, People en Espa�ol, Sports Illustrated and Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine
� Finalized each TIME and Time for Kids magazine editorial page layout, while producing the last rendition PDF to send to the printing plants, as well as, finalized editorial page layouts to be handed to the digital production department
� Liaison between Pre-Media, Editorial, Art and Copy department
� Performed quality checks on tablet editions of Time Inc. publications
Technical Skills: Macintosh OSX, Windows 10, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Wacom Digital Tablet, Nikon D3
Language Skills: Native in English & Spanish
Dio Astro
Bronx, NY, 10458
Mobile: ------------ � Email: ------------ � Web: ------------
Education:
New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY May 2017
Masters of Fine Arts: Computer Graphics (Graphic Design)
Inducted into National Honor Society
New York Institute of Technology New York, NY May 2010
Bachelors of Fine Art,s: Computer Graphics & Graphic Design, Graduated Cum Laude
Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY June 2007
Associate Degree in Science: Business Administration
Employment History:
Kabinet King USA INC., Queens Village, NY March 2017 - Present
Operations, Sales, Kitchen & Bath Designer
� Identifying strengths and weaknesses of visual space(s), using only the most beautiful and visually functional solution, to issues that arise upon developing and brandishing a new kitchen & bath project
� Design and discuss final kitchen & bathroom layout(s) with customers, often printing not only general 3D renderings, but, upon closing the kitchen, printing a closing contractual packet, that includes information the customer needs. This contract informs the customer of their newly purchased cabinetry, vanities, countertop, backsplash, handles, sink(s), faucet(s), lighting, etc
� Monthly personal sales volume of, 37 to 85 thousand a month; guiding a team of 6 sales designers as a lead measurer, collectively selling 400 kitchens a year; doing up to 7 measures a day, closing 9 out of 10 kitchens visited
� Monitor outside reps & suppliers, to ensure that Kabinet King�s marketing and customer literature as well as, visual graphics are constantly updated. These also include updating wares such as, countertops, handles, faucets, tiles, backsplashes, vanities & cabinetry throughout the showroom
� Update all company visual selling matter which includes new upcoming monthly promotions, colors, appliances and, industry & consumer trends
� Reaching out to previous customers always providing continuous customer services and helping my sales manager with 30, 60, 90 day follow ups
Awesome Culture Group., Harbin, China December 2014 � May 2017
Creative Graphic Consultant
� Guided a team of 36 through a series of conceptualized logistics for advertisement, marketing, design, motion graphics, publishing, 3D-printing, and, as well as, editing
� Directed 2 print factories, of multiple employees, that printed an array of ads in the forms of highly designed banners, business cards, pamphlets, letter heads, envelopes, as well as, packaged design, including, CD & DVD Covers, shopping bags of all matter, etc
� Conceptualized with Architects and Interior Designers a new storefront for Awesome Culture Group
New York Embroidery Studio, Manhattan, NY October 2015 - April 2016
Concept Product Manager/Product Developer/Sales Manager
� Directed and coordinated alongside with Conceptual Developmental Hand Embellishers, Laser Cutting/Textile Print Art Director, Fashion Creative Designers, Fashion Design Embroiderers; providing them with fashion concept drawings of different companies, like Ralph Lauren, Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Aeropostale, Helmut Lang, Coach, to construct different conceptual garments, prints, embroidered clothing
� Conferred with Sales, Management, Fashion Designers, alongside Clients to discuss design ideas, while obtaining raw goods, to produce finished garments
� Examined previous sample/conceptual garments, to give advice on how to better/expand/produce their� upcoming fashion clothing line or small boutique shop
Time Inc., New York, NY March 2014 - November 2014
Imaging Front Desk Coordinator
� Approved and coordinated final page layouts for TIME, TIME for Kids, Health, Fortune, Real Simple, This Old House
All You, People, People en Espa�ol, Sports Illustrated and Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine
� Finalized each TIME and Time for Kids magazine editorial page layout, while producing the last rendition PDF to send to the printing plants, as well as, finalized editorial page layouts to be handed to the digital production department
� Liaison between Pre-Media, Editorial, Art and Copy department
� Performed quality checks on tablet editions of Time Inc. publications
Technical Skills: Macintosh OSX, Windows 10, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Wacom Digital Tablet, Nikon D3
Language Skills: Native in English & Spanish