Markk "Stone" Veerapen Email & Phone Number

Ft. Lauderdale/Deerfield Beach/Boca Raton

For my clients (and employers in the past) I have been able to help them save time on their projects by streamlining project workflow of new and existing projects and by setting job priorities using the latest software. Some of the areas in which I have been able to help clients increase their sales and productivity are through:• Providing board room presentation graphics/Run Meeting as well as "Brain-Storming" process (high-quality graphs and charts as well as photography, Logo and other forms of Graphic Design)• Developing and building printed collateral for various industries• Overseeing Quality Assurance (ex: working with outside Print Companies)• Developing campaign advertisements from inception to completion• Offering series development and execution• Providing internet advertising (i.e. static and animated banners as well as e-Campaigns)

North Palm Beach, Fl

Graphic design & layout design for both digital media and print mainly in the automotive industry as well as a few other industries.

Ft. Lauderdale Fl

• Create magazine flow and direction as the designer, typesetter, and style coordinator.• Work closely with editors using InCopy.• Work with Print Team to check all aspects of design as well as modifications

Ft. Lauderdale

• Pre and post-production for print as well as electronic (i.e.info videos).• Develop web graphics (constant contact e-blast creation and distribution per client list).• Develop boardroom presentation graphics. • Develop and build Corporate ID for various client/vendor companies.• Develop campaign advertisements in for print, web, and video.• Act as video editor and create storyboard script in tandem with corporate writer.• Provide series development and execution.

Pompano Beach

• Create and maintain website design and architecture (front end).• Execute packaging design and trade show graphics• Pre and post-production for print as well as electronic (i.e.info videos).• Develop web graphics (constant contact e-blast creation and distribution per client list).• Develop boardroom presentation graphics. • Develop campaign advertisements in for print, web, and video.• Act as video editor and create storyboard script in tandem with corporate writer.• Provide series development and execution.

Ft. Lauderdale Florida

• Developing design concepts by gathering information to clarify design issues and ideas.• Meeting with departments to discuss their needs and be proactive in presenting ideas and designs.• Thinking creatively and working closely together with an editorial team to produce new ideas and design work for both print and online.• Using innovation to redefine a design concept and meeting the constraints of cost, time, and client’s needs.• Working on more than one design concept at a time, using a wide range of media, including photography, and other computer aided designs.• Producing accurate and high quality work for both print and Web.• Keeping abreast of developments in IT, particularly design programs.• Working well in a team, with printers, writers/editors, photographers, other designers, project manager, website designers, and clients • Adhering to tight deadlines, serving clients’ needs at all times.• Updating the CCA website, using a system that’s creative, easy to navigate, and communicates effectively.

Responsibilities include participating in brainstorming and client input sessions with other Marketing Department personnel; creating drafts and graphics from conceptual ideas to final product; advising and enforcing company's house style; providing production vendors with collected files and detailed instruction on project needs. Creating brochures, ads, direct mail pieces (both print and electronic), online banner ads, web site mockups, logos, newsletters, sales promotion items, in-house materials and other projects.Software utilized: Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, Quark Xpress, Macromedia DreamWeaver and Adobe InDesign plus working knowledge of PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. Macintosh and PC platform.

Delray Beach

• Integrating interface designs.• Run meetings about new developments, campaign ideas, and even issues if arise.• Project managing new campaigns/projects.Brand development, web site traffic growth, and web site advertising. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems. Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development. Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures. Generated new development deals for companies that focuses on multi-level graphic and web design projects, including real-estate market, Law, ad agency and small business.

B.S., Graphic Design

Graphic Design / Visual Communication

A.S., Visual Communications