Tom Comitta Email & Phone Number

- I produce websites, logos, books, animations, motion graphic videos and other graphic design content for a number of clients including Frieze Art Fair, Havaianas, Los Angeles Review of Books, TGC Management, swissnex San Francisco, and the University of Utah..- My original typography was featured in The New Concrete (Hayward Gallery, UK), an international anthology of visual writing and design, and reviewed in the Creative Review and Typespace.

- Began as a book designer and book project manager and worked my way up to the role of executive director. - As a book project manager, led a research team and managed the writing, design, production, publication and promotion of two mental health books.- As executive director, continued designing for the company, managing and conducting a re-design of the company website, designing company documents, email newsletters and social media content, and seamlessly maintaining the company branding throughout.- Worked closely with the founder/owner on business planning and development; hired consultants; managed the bank account and company calendars; implemented HIPAA-compliant privacy standards; organized and facilitated public events; and lead company off-sites.- Managed teams of 1-3 people on many projects; represented the company in email and in-person; collaborated with other organizations; and worked closely with clients.

I taught creative writing courses at elementary schools in Oakland and El Cerrito.

San Francisco

- Developed curricula and facilitated classes for elementary school students (K-5) that introduced them to concepts of design, writing, and art through-hands on, weekly creative exercises.- Developed the concept of multimedia writing as a cross-disciplinary artistic practice that offered students a less academic, and more personal engagement with language. - Taught students the basics of art book design and digital art as well as sculpture, drawing, and performance poetry.- Incorporated a constructivist approach to education in order to create a space for free creative exploration and self-empowerment.

- Designed documents and project proposals for this sound design company. Collaborated on each project with the CEO, a large team, and numerous external stakeholders.- Designed a digital, multimedia art exhibition of the CEO’s extensive archive of visual and sound art.- Researched and composed a radio script for a one-hour show, which premiered on the “Music from Other Minds” radio show, SF.

Mfa, Writing

Ba, Comparative Literature

Bs, International Studies