MICHAEL PACHECO
772 Elmwood Avenue, Sharon Hill PA 19079
302.753.8765. Mistapacheco@gmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly creative and multi-talented Graphic /Web Designer skilled in creating and directing corporate and new business design. Outstanding ability to manage multiple projects within deadline parameters while capable of detail-oriented design work.  Seeking a company that demands high-quality design to further business goals and professional image.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

PRINT     WEB & MULTIMEDIA  SOFTWARE TOOLS

Brochures & Newsletters  Web Site Design  Photoshop
Logos & Business Cards   CD Cover Design   InDesign
Posters & Post Cards   Banner Design     Illustrator
Invitation Cards   Template Layout  Corel Draw
Stationery    Photo Editing (Minor)  QuarkXPress
Skilled in Typography   Flash    Dream Weaver
Proficient in Windows and Macintosh OS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bravo Graphics, Lagos Nigeria, 2009 – 2012
(Owner) Web Designer / Branding

Successfully manage and coordinate web / graphic design from concept through completion. Work closely with clients to create vision, conceive design, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Effectively build, motivate, and direct design and production teams. Create and conduct highly persuasive sales and marketing presentations.  Manage all operational, strategic and financial functions.

Key Achievements:
• Successfully completed clients projects worth up to 72 Million Naira($450,000)
• Provided proposal layout and design for million-naira corporate contracts under extremely tight deadlines
• Established trusting relationships with programmers, vendors, and key clients

Verdant Zeal, Lagos, Nigeria, 2008-2009
Rebranding / Lead Graphic Designer
Hired as junior designer and promoted to Lead Designer. Supervised team of 10 designers and coordinated with print production and sales team to ensure client satisfaction.

Key Achievements:
• Supervised award-winning corporate branding campaigns for high profile clients such as MTN, Children’s development center and Nestle
• Produced over 50 projects a year including logos, print advertisements, brochures, annual reports, posters, technical illustrations and maps.

Led Lights, London, England, 2005-2008
Marketer /Graphic Designer

Responsible for design, maintenance and update of company website
Implemented marketing initiatives, designed marketing materials and coordinated events.
Designed company logo and banner.
Promoted new products online
Produced print advertisements, brochures and posters

Key Achievements:
• Expanded customer base into London cities (Richmond, Hounslow, Brentford, Chiswick and Ealing) through online marketing initiative.
• Awarded for “Marketer of the year 2008” for expanding customer base into London Cities.
EDUCATION
SAE INSTITUTE, London England 2005-2005
Certificate – Sound midi programming.
Areas of emphasis included:
Computer sequencing, MIDI programming, samplers and synths as well as hard disc recording within the creative context of music production.

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY, London England 2002- 2005
Graduated with Honors: Bachelor of Business in Marketing with Media and Design

SPELTHORNE COLLEGE, London England 2000 -2002
A Level
Areas of emphasis included:
Media, Graphics and I.T

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST