Louis Abbatepaolo

Graphic Designer/Photographer

Commack, NY, USA
Welcome to the world of LA Photography/Graphic design. It is with great pleasure to present works in both graphic design and photography.

With over 18
years of graphic design and photography skills I have helped companies translate their business goals to reality by bringing talent, creativity and ideas to enhance their business objectives.

Work Experience

LA Photogrpahy/Graphic Design

Graphic Designer/Photographer

CD art work designed for Tony Pruden - Musician, Claudia Bustamente - model,
Mike Manne and The Tiger Blues Band, corporate identity for Marie DeRancy, DMA Consulting, Twisted 6 Productions, promotional work for the band Misbhavin! (posters, business cards, mailers) and JA Veterinary Technician.
Extensive use of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Pagemaker and Adobe Indesign to create art work. Digital photography was also use based on clients needs.
March 2000 - Present New York, United States

Broadcom

Customer Service/Support

As a temp associate for BC Forward Temp. Agency, working as a Xerox Contractor my responsibilities included replenishment of consumables (new ink, paper, clearing of paper jams, billing (keeping logs of how many prints were made), tracking of machine removal from different sites across the country, service calls for machine maintenance.
June 2019 - November 2019 New York, United States

Blu Giant

Digital Press Assistant

As a temp associate, I assisted the Digital Press Operator in all aspects.
Paper/Ink replenishment, project quality assurance, boxed and prepped work orders for delivery.
April 2019 - May 2019 Hauppauge, New York, United States

Staples

Office Supply Associate

As an office associate, clients are assisted with their office supply needs. Merchandise replenishment as needed.
October 2018 - May 2019 New York, United States

The UPS Store

Copy & Print Associate/Shipping Label Associate

Copy and print clients orders according to their specifications. Some creative design work.
Insure shipping labels are correct for accurate delivery.
November 2016 - December 2016 New York, United States

Office Max

Copy and Print Associate

My duties include: single and double sided printing, creation of booklets, pamphlets, flyers, business cards and basic copies. I am also familiar with comb and spiral binding, glue binding, printing 2 part and 3 part NCR forms. I am also familiar with various types of paper and would be able to make suggestion and recommendations to clients to meet their needs. I am a very good listener and would be able to assist clients in a timely fashion. Also included is an ability to fill out project folders properly and utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
April 2015 - November 2016 New York, United States

The Long Island Music Hall Of Fame

Event Photographer

Photographed a variety of events including 3 induction ceremonies, awards ceremonies, music conferences.
September 2004 - November 2014 Melville, New York, United States

Education

Long Island University

Bachelors in Fine Arts

Bachelors Degree in Fine Art Photography
September 1995 - May 1999 New York, United States

Suffolk County Community College

Associates

Associates Degree in Graphic Design
September 1995 - May 1999 New York, United States

Awards

Bridgeport Bluefish

Billboard Contest Winner

2015

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe ImageReady , Adobe Indesign, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Festivals And Events, Fine Art, Keepsake/Memory Books, People Skills, Poetry Books, Poetry Set To, Scanning And Editing Of Images, Sports Photography,