Ava Berlin
Senior Graphic Designer
New Milford, CT, USAME IN A FEW WORDS?
A passionate graphic designer with 15+ years professional experience and award winning artist with a solid background in digital and traditional photography. I love creative problem solving, brand development and the magic of successfully connecting with the audience.
My hope is to implement my creative skills in a manner which impacts social interaction and development. I believe that designers have at their disposal powerful tools which can be used to better society.
A passionate graphic designer with 15+ years professional experience and award winning artist with a solid background in digital and traditional photography. I love creative problem solving, brand development and the magic of successfully connecting with the audience.
My hope is to implement my creative skills in a manner which impacts social interaction and development. I believe that designers have at their disposal powerful tools which can be used to better society.
Work Experience
Subway
Senior Graphic Designer
Brand development & execution, menu design & development, corporate communications, packaging design, environmental displays, event materials, print and digital asset design, presentation design.
May 2017
- Present
Connecticut, United States
A Berlin Design
Owner / Graphic & Web Design
Owner / Designer of A Berlin Design a graphic design firm
Clients include NeJaime’s Wine & Spirits, J&J Printing, The Town of New Milford, Kent Art Association, NMDTC, Across Town Repertory Theater, The Soup Fairy, Eclipse Salon & Many More.
Clients include NeJaime’s Wine & Spirits, J&J Printing, The Town of New Milford, Kent Art Association, NMDTC, Across Town Repertory Theater, The Soup Fairy, Eclipse Salon & Many More.
January 2005
- Present
Connecticut, United States
Innovative Kids / Sugar Lulu
Senior Graphic Designer
Brand development & execution, product design, packaging, pattern design, point of sale materials, brochures and catalogs. Concept and design new products, create templates, assist in product development and market research. Coordinate email blasts, social media materials, Instagram posts and other web related items.
February 2015
- 2017
Connecticut, United States
Village Center For The Arts
Graphic Designer / Public Relations / Social Media
Banners, posters, promotional materials and event coordination for paint the people festival. Design promotional materials and brochures, communicate with outside vendors, advertisers, clients, newspapers & talent. Logo & branding development, social media and website upkeep, sought out network opportunities for art center development & promotion.
February 2011
- 2015
Connecticut, United States
Essay Inc.
Design Manager
Freelance graphic designer, instructor and company partner developing community outreach opportunities to enrich the lives of youths and senior citizens through artistic exploration.
January 2011
- March 2012
Maumelle, Arkansas, United States
Creative Communications
Associate Graphic Designer
Create Illustrations • Design Logos • Produce Art & Design
August 2006
- August 2009
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Reality Racing TV
Internship - TV HD Camera Assistant
Internship - HD Video Storage & Download • Equipment & Lighting Setup • Various Other Tasks
January 2007
- April 2007
Bronson, Florida, United States
Santa Fe College
Teaching Assistant
Oversee Graphic Design & Interactive Media Mac Labs • Present Tutorial Sessions • Present Demonstrations & Course Work Materials • Grade Assignments • Substitute Instructor - History of Graphic Design, InDesign, & PhotoShop
August 2005
- March 2007
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Education
Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD)
MFA
E-Learning Campus:
Graphic Design with thesis focus on the elderly & communication
3.79 GPA
Graphic Design with thesis focus on the elderly & communication
3.79 GPA
2009
- Present
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD)
BA
Graphic Design with focus on visual communication
Graduated Summa Cum Laude 3.89 GPA
National Deans List Every Semester Consecutive 2005 - 2009
Graduated Summa Cum Laude 3.89 GPA
National Deans List Every Semester Consecutive 2005 - 2009
August 2007
- May 2009
Georgia, United States
Santa Fe Community College
A.S.
Graphic Design
3.9 GPA
***Phi Theta Kappa 2005 - 2007
***Student Life Honor Roll - 2007
***Student Senator - 2007
3.9 GPA
***Phi Theta Kappa 2005 - 2007
***Student Life Honor Roll - 2007
***Student Senator - 2007
August 2006
- May 2007
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Santa Fe Community College
Professional Certificate
Received Professional Certification in Interactive Media Design; DVD Menu Design, Digital Film Editing, Digital Illustration
4.0 GPA
4.0 GPA
August 2006
- December 2006
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Santa Fe Community College
AA
Fine Arts with minor in engineering
Graduated GPA 3.45
Graduated GPA 3.45
August 2000
- May 2003
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Awards
Millhopper Shopping Village & Santa Fe Community College
Heirlooms & Blooms Festival / Best Logo
2007
Winright’s Art Catalogue
Front Cover - Artwork Selected
2004
Pictorial Photographers Of America - Manhattan Chapter
Portfolio of the Year - Black & White Photography
1993
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (National Scholastic)
National Gold Key Award - Experimental Photography
1990
Skills
Acrobat,
Adobe Creative Cloud,
AfterEffects,
Avid,
Communications,
Customer Service / Client Relations,
Dreamweaver,
Illustrator,
Indesign,
Management,
Microsoft Office,
Painting,
Photography (digital & Traditional),
Photoshop,
Sculpture,
Teaching,
Videography,
Boards
New Milford Democratic Town Committee
Kent Art Association
Kent Art Association