RESUME

Tom Zarcone
2355-3 Caringa Way
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(585) 339-8302
zarconetom@hotmail.com
Portfolio: www.tzoart.com


EDUCATION

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Bachelor of Arts, May 2005
Major: Media Studies/Film, Minor: Computer Art


EXPERIENCE

Reotemp Instruments Corp., San Diego, CA
Marketing and Graphics Coordinator, March 2006 – June 2010
• Produced marketing collateral and design all creative work for internal and external distribution
• Designed magazine advertisements, brochures, website pages, posters, catalogs and other literature using Illustrator CS4, Photoshop CS4, Dreamweaver CS3 and InDesign CS3
• Photographed products for all online and offline marketing activities
• Coordinated and execute all tradeshow activities from start to finish
• Prepared and distribute all marketing pieces via mail or email
• Helped maintain and control master product marketing documents to meet ISO 9001 requirements
• Created initial product press releases
• Assisted the sales team to help promote products in any way needed
• Designed PowerPoint slides for company presentations
• Worked within the pay-per-click accounts for Google and Yahoo
• Managed printing process on all literature within the marketing department

Notable Achievements
• Developed and designed an entirely new look for the company that is incorporated within the day to day business operations and all marketing materials
• Assisted with enhancing the appearance of tradeshow booths (graphics, lighted cubes)
• Coordinated all tradeshows to make sure the sales team had what they needed as far as literature, graphics, furniture, lead retrievals, press releases and anything else for each tradeshow. I also maintained all follow-up procedures from leads at each show. This ensured that each tradeshow was a success due to my organization/coordinating skills.


WB49 - (WNYO), FOX - (WUTV) Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Buffalo, NY
Internship, Jan. - May 2005
• Assisted producer for news broadcasting
• Edited tapes in Avid system
• Operated teleprompter and camera- (Panasonic DVCPro)
• Wrote scripts and assisted with promotions for commercials (Motion Graphics)



DESIGN PROJECTS

• Designed the American Music Centre company logo, print
advertisements and flyers
• Created Freepb.org ‘s advertisements, flyers and artwork
• Produced West Coast Cuts’ advertisement flyer
• Designed American Heart Association flyer
• Created the company logo for Connect English

SKILLS AND
QUALIFICATIONS

•Experienced in: Illustrator CS4, Photoshop CS4, Indesign CS3, Dreamweaver CS3 and
Acrobat 6.0
• Working knowledge and expertise in use of Internet
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Past Employment: Customer service, retail, sales, restaurant, manufacturing, office work
and all aspects of warehouse work, maintenance, training, debt collection and management
in pizzeria
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Creative thinker
• Strong leadership ability and team player
• Multitasking and organizational skills


VOLUNTEER WORK

Freepb.org, bantheban3.org & NoOnPropD.org, San Diego, CA
Social & Online Networking Director/Volunteer Coordinator, September 2007- current
• Design advertisements, flyers and artwork
• Coordinate volunteers for upcoming events
• Build recognition and support for each organization
• Gather signatures for petitions
• Educate public about organization’s goals


OTHER WORK
EXPERIENCE

Macy’s at UTC Mall-Recieving department, San Diego, CA
Material Processor, October 2009-current
• Remove plastic from garments
• Delivery garments to appropriate floors at night
• Add security tags to clothing
• Assist customers when needed
• Processed all salvages (returns) and shipped.

University At Buffalo-Art Department, Buffalo, NY
Administrative Assistant, September 2003-April 2005
• Answered phones
• Assisted students with questions
• Updated bulletin boards daily
• Created any documentation needed

Bob Evans Restaurant, Amherst, NY
Hospitality Coordinator, August 2004 - July 2005
• Greeted and sat customers
• Maintained a clean front entrance for customers
• Ran cashier

Heidelberg Digital L.L.C. Rochester, NY
Inventory Coordinator, June 2000 -July 2001
• Maintained all inventory of parts
• Tracked inventory daily
• Delivered parts to manufacturing line

General Medical/McKesson, Rochester, NY
Material Handler, April 1999 - May 2000
• Fulfilled any orders
• Counted inventory when needed
Delivered products to hospitals