Nick Conti

Photography | Graphic Design | Video

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
• Multitalented creative, with extensive experience in photography, graphic design, videography, marketing and sales
• Passionate and innovative, focused on building lasting relationships with clientele and team members
• Successful in deadline driven environments and working within budget requirements
• Excellent collaborative skills with well-developed communication abilities

Work Experience

IMAGEBOX (Creative Firm)

Photographer | Videographer

January 2017 - Present Pennsylvania, United States

MSL Direct

Graphic Designer

• Responsible for print and web design layouts including: forms, banners, business cards, news papers, and other promotional items
• Research products and create web ready images for client’s portal (online stores), displaying each client's logo/brand on the product
• Conduct and assist with client meetings focusing on creative business development specializing in graphic design
July 2016 - Present Pennsylvania, United States

Verizon Wireless

Solutions Specialist

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and solutions-based sales skills
• Initiate relationship-building skills with passion about technology, excelling in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Resourceful, motivated to surpass goals while providing customer service with consistent professionalism
June 2014 - November 2015 Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States

VIIOPS (Creative Firm)

Creative Team Member

• Assisted in pitching advertising and marketing strategies to clientele specializing in photography, videography and graphic design
• Built relationships and consulted with clients during pre and post production while developing new website for client
• Videographer, Editor, and Assistant Director of promotional videos for client
July 2014 - December 2014 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Unique Perceptions Glass Experience

Co-Owner, Co-Founder

• Fine art and promotional photography for top 40 international bead maker and glass artist
• Marketing and design for business branding, focusing on long term customer relationships
• Sought out and initiated participation in charities, competitions, gallery exhibitions, and art festivals
January 2012 - December 2014 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Wash Arts Washington Community Arts And Cultural Center

Instructor

• Instructor for Digital Photography 1 course
• Created a stimulating and encouraging classroom environment adaptive to student needs
• Thoroughly reviewed basic photography concepts and encouraged creativity
October 2013 - December 2013 Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

GOOD KARMA CREATIVE (George Lois’ Creative Firm)

Set Photographer, GRIP, PA

• Intensive study under George Lois, one of the most creative, prolific advertising communicators of our time
• Set photographer for Joe Namath Cable-Vision commercial and Travalo Commercial shooting cast and crew
• GRIP (lighting) on set of Joe Namath Cable-Vision commercial Directed by George Lois
January 2012 - December 2013 New York, New York, United States

Education

California University Of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design

2010 - May 2013 California, Pennsylvania, United States

Westmoreland County Community College

Associates of Applied Science, Graphic Design and Animation

2008 - 2010 Youngwood, Pennsylvania, United States

Awards

Art Blast Gallery Exhibit

Honorable Mention

2012

Click Click Boom Photography Exhibition

Viewers Choice Award

2012

Glass Line Magazine Publication

Top 40 International Bead Makers

2012

PTI Visions And Voices High School Show

Third Place

2008

Murrysville Community Days Art Show

First Place Student Photography

2008

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Muse, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, FTP Client Software, IMovie, Microsoft Office Programs, Prezi, ProShow,

Affiliations

- AIGA, Pittsburgh Chapter
- Studio 224, Graphic Design Club, California university of PA
- Art Club, California University of PA