Krista Kontovrakis

Art Director & Designer

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Work Experience

Hodes

Art Director

October 2014 - Present New York, New York, United States

Hodes

Designer

June 2014 - October 2014 New York, New York, United States

Soludos

In-House Graphic Designer

February 2012 - October 2012 New York, New York, United States

Scholastic

Creative Design Intern

Designed a variety of printed materials including logos, promotionals, mailers, flyers, etc.
Helped lead a group in creating an intern newsletter
Assisted creative department in a myriad of design tasks
June 2008 - October 2008 New York, New York, United States

New York Consumer Center

Qualitative Assistant

Set up focus group rooms and signed in respondents
Ensured client comfort and happiness
Designed in-house printed matter
July 2007 - May 2008 New York, United States

Education

Brainco: Minneapolis School Of Advertising & Design

Certification in Art Direction

Graduated the Art Direction program, also studied Graphic Design
January 2009 - April 2011 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

School Of Visual Arts (SVA)

2 years in Advertising

Studied Advertising for two years, while also taking classes in graphic design and some fine arts.
September 2006 - May 2008 New York, New York, United States

Awards

Creative Excellence Awards

College Communications, Website: 1st Place

2014

Adfed

Gold Pin, Student Campaign

2011

Adfed

Silver Pin, Student Campaign

2010

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Advertising, Advertising Design, Conceptual Thinking, Creative Strategy , Mac/PC Proficient, Microsoft Word, Photo Manipulation, Visual Design, Adobe Creative Suite,