Tayler Cocuzza

Designer, Photographer

Knoxville, TN, USA

Work Experience

Bailey's Sports Grill

Designer

I designed an ad for Bailey's Sports Grill's Halloween Bash which appeared in the local newspapers.
October 2012 - October 2012 Johnson City, Tennessee, United States

Modern Cine

Designer

I created designs for the prop department for this film studio. I was under the direction of the head of the prop department, Frank Gray III. I produced packaging and print materials that were used as props in the film. Deadlines and attention to detail were especially important for this project.
March 2012 - April 2012 Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Jay Eric

Designer

Jay Eric is a performer in Knoxville. He sings with several band and has a solo singing career. Mr. Eric hired me to design promotional posters for his shows and to photograph his events. I also designed his business cards and his branding identity.
April 2012 - May 2012 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

R.E. Smith Photpgraphy

Photographer

Ralph Smith of R.E. Smith Photography obtained me as a freelance photographer for the Knoxville Classic Bodybuilding Competition. For this job I took photos of the performers while on stage, after which I edited the images and delivered them by deadline. This event is annual and I shoot it every year with R.E. Photography.
August 2011 - August 2012 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Larry B. Newman Printing Company

Graphic Designer

Here I designed custom projects for clients adhering to their vision. Clients and I were in constant communication to make sure their vision was realized and done within their time frame. I was given and obtained full responsibility of their projects. I was also given the opportunity of producing my designs.
June 2011 - October 2011 Tennessee, United States

All Green Landscaping

Graphic Designer

All Green Landscaping Inc. enlisted me for their web based materials. These included their website banners and ads, as well as, their newsletter and email layouts. I also had to make sure the materials organized and setup for use on the website they had built.
February 2010 - March 2010 North Carolina, United States

Marc Taylor Creative

Graphic Designer (Internship)

Marc Taylor Creative is a local design company. My responsibilities included working under the instruction of Mr. Taylor developing my skill set and abilities while gaining industry knowledge. Actualizing solutions with aesthetic appeal, and presenting them for Mr. Taylor for approval by the deadline.
January 2011 - February 2011 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Twisted Hillbilly Magazine

Photographer

Twisted Hillbilly Magazine is a online magazine that covers the performances in large venues which include the Valarium and Civic Coliseum. I created extra-ordinary images that personify the performances that we capture. After which I edited the images, which have to be web friendly and delivered them to the editor by the deadline.
March 2010 - December 2010 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Mercury Engraving

Designer, Engraving

I was hired for seasonal help during the holidays and other times of year when their workflow becomes heavy
October 2015 - December 2015 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Education

East Tennessee State University

B.A. Arts

August 2012 - Johnson City, Tennessee, United States

Pellissippi State

A.A.S.

I have a A.A.S. with concentrations in Graphic Design and Photography.
August 2007 - May 2011 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Languages

English (Native),
Spanish (Beginner),

Skills

Adobe Dreamweaver CS5, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign CS5, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Fireworks CS5,