Alexis MI Capitini

Book Interior Designer/Graphic Designer

Queens, NY, USA
I was born and raised in Queens, New York. Graphic Design is not just my profession, it is my passion. Taking the initiative on projects drives my self-motivation. I strive to complete all projects I am given in a timely manner while maintaining a precise attention to detail.

Work Experience

Dover Publications

Book Interior Designer

The Graphic Designer is responsible for coming up with conceptual designs for book interiors on original titles for Dover. They will need to see projects through from the beginning to the end process of laying out book interiors for print purposes. A graphic designer must have the ability to multi-task, work well under tight deadlines and shift priorities. The Graphic Designer will utilize the MAC computer system with the programs InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to digitally format pages to pdf files that will be uploaded to the softproofing system that will go to print.
August 2018 - Present Mineola, New York, United States

Theatre Communications Group

Junior Graphic Designer

Responsibilities include the set-up and production of monthly publication, American Theatre magazine - create layouts; download, maintain, and check specs for photos; check artwork for advertisers through preflight program; upload completed layouts for print; export and save completed layouts for digital publishing - creating various print media (flyers, invitations, brochures, posters, booklets, etc.) for special events; maintain photo archive on company server; design, create, and send several e-blast campaigns on a monthly, bi-monthly, and as needed basis; other duties as assigned.
April 2016 - August 2018 New York, New York, United States

Freelance

Freelance Graphic Designer

Responsibilities include creating various print and digital media (flyers, invitations, brochures, posters, booklets, e-blasts, infographics, etc.) for individual clients
November 2015 - Present Queens, New York, United States

LGBT Network

Managing Editor - Living Out Magazine

Responsibilities include designing and editing the monthly publication, Living Out – curate and edit all content, manage writers, create layout, pre-press check, and send it to print. In addition, help to coordinate distribution of 15,000 copies with hired company.
November 2015 - January 2016 Woodbury, New York, United States

LGBT Network

Communications Manager

Promoted to department supervisor. Responsibilities include supervising two co-workers, manage all projects within the department, design and edit monthly publication, manage and keep company website up-to-date, create various print media (flyers, invitations, brochures, posters, etc.), other duties as assigned.
January 2015 - November 2015 Woodbury, New York, United States

LGBT Network

Graphic Design & Communications Specialist

Responsibilities included designing and editing monthly publication, create various print media (flyers, invitations, brochures, posters, etc.), other duties as assigned.
October 2013 - December 2014 Garden City, New York, United States

Education

Queens College

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design

August 2009 - May 2013 Queens, New York, United States

St. Francis Prep High School

Regents Diploma

September 2005 - June 2009 Queens, New York, United States

Languages

Spanish (Beginner),

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Thinker, Leads And Directs, Manages Projects Effectively, Multitasks, Team Player,