| Geoff
Cottorone
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6459 S Albion Way
Centennial, CO 80121
H: 303.221.6470
C: 720.560.4377
E: cottorone@gmail.com
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| OBJECTIVE |
To obtain a position within a creative
services group where I can
contribute to quality imaging and increased market presence.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
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Solid proficiency with industry standard imaging
and design software.
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Areas of expertise include technical training,
giving presentations, art direction, photography, prepress graphic
production and project management.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong
ability to communicate technical concepts to a diverse audience.
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Rapid assessment of client needs to develop
an effective design solution.
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Ability to generate and implement creative concepts
for a variety of imaging needs.
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Work effectively in small work groups, with
management and/or production staff.
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Thrive in creative, collaborative environments.
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| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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| 2000-2005
Lenticular Design Director, Magicolor Graphics |
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Provided client consultation,
imaging development and project management for in-house lenticular
graphics division.
Created effective 3D and motion design solutions for client's point-of-purchase,
trade show and direct mail projects. Converted client art from traditional
2D formats to 3D or motion ready files for lenticular printing.
Maintained quality control for imaging processes, print production
and lens material.
Provided retouching and file manipulation for standard prepress needs.
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| 1997-2000
Graphic Production Manager, Impact Imaging/OpSec |
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Manager of the Lenticular
Imaging Division, providing art services for all US and Worldwide
clients.
Supervised all creative digital imaging work and managed all studio
operations including, estimating, scheduling, vendor relations, and
staff.
Responsible for all creative service involving lenticular imaging
including concepts, art director consultations, image manipulations,
and 3-dimensional image development. Provided for support to sales
staff though training, presentations and client consultations.
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| 1992-1997
Technical Sales Support, Eastman Kodak - Dynamic Imaging |
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Provided technical and
creative support for all external sales, internal staff and all non-Kodak
clientele.
Responsibilities included art direction, project coordination, product
training workshops for domestic and international sales staff, managing
project workflow between sales and creative imaging staff and final
production.
Provided original photography and/or support for client originated
imaging work.
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| 1988-1992
Professional Photographer, Eastman Kodak - ProPhoto Division |
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Responsible for all
phases of photographic project work within the commercial studio.
Provided assistance to staff photographers for both studio and location
jobs.
Trained incoming Photo Assistants as needed.
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EDUCATION |
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| 1998 University
of Denver |
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NACSE (Natl. Assoc.
of Communications Systems Engineers)
Certificate - Web Design & Development Program |
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| 1996 Roberts
Wesleyan College |
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B.S. - Organizational
Management
Areas of study: Principles of Management & Supervision, Effective
Group Relations, Human Resources, Statistical Methods, Workflow Control.
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| 1985 Rochester
Institute of Technology |
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Coursework towards B.S.
- Commercial Photography
Areas of Study: Professional Photography, Imaging Technology, Graphic
Design, and Film Processes |
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| 1983 Monroe
Community College |
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Coursework towards A.A.S
- Audio/Visual Technology
Areas of Study: Photography, Motion Picture Film Production, Multimedia
Graphic Techniques, Audio Production
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| INDUSTRY RECOGNITION |
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Recipient of multiple
PIAMS' PRIDE Awards (2002 & 2003) for graphic excellence for lenticular
projects through Magicolor Graphics)
Featured in a 1995 CNN Science Today segment highlighting new developments
in imaging technology (for Kodak's lenticular imaging research)
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