Meda Bittermann- Resume/CV

Contact Information:

Meda Bittermann
455 Ocean Pkwy Apt. 14 D
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Cel Phone:  +1 (347) 495-8225
Email: meda@artvertising.org

 

Goal and Work Samples

* Objective

Work Experience

* Web Design

* Multimedia/Digital Video/Motion Graphics

* Print

* Art Direction

* Department/Operations Management

* Production Management

Technical Expertise (skills)

* Design Software (2D, 3D and vector graphics)

* Multimedia and Digital Video Software

* Desktop Publishing, Web Editing and Word Processing Software

Employment History

  • Art Director & Marketing Consultant
    COSMOCOM (Melville, New York)
    Develop and maintain multiple design & marketing projects running concurrently from concept to completion; research, analyze and recommend new marketing strategies and tactics to expand existing customer base. Establish and maintain a high level corporate identity and branding program, which is carried out into all internal and external communications. Design graphics and structure for CosmoCom web site, create custom web graphics and layouts, flash intros, animated banners; develop processes and page layouts for presentations & collateral.
    http://www.cosmocom.com
    1/04- Present
  • Advertising Specialist
    GEGM Forward (New York)
    Managed and coordinated the Art Department; designed projects in print, including logos, identities, collateral, newsletters, annual reports, newspaper, magazine ads, brochures, posters, trade show booth. Collaborated with writers, artists, photographers and other professionals. Produced quality typography with high standards on typeface selection, kerning, leading and readability. Directed design staff in producing concepts for targeted audiences.
    http://www.gegm.com
     1/03-1/04
  • Graphic Designer & Events Coordinator
    PASTICHE INC. (New York)
    Designed company’s corporate identity, promotional materials & website; coordinated production of prints; implemented marketing strategies for company’s development; executed mass media initiatives through direct and online promotions.
    http://www.pastiche.com
    1/02-1/03
  • Freelance -Graphic Design Assistant
    ARTS AT ST. ANN’S ORGANIZATION (New York)
    Designed and coordinated production of promotional materials; collaborated with customer service and creative departments; established and maintained media partnerships; created electronic database of clients and partners. Responsibilities included project management, creating custom print layouts, logo design, business cards, brochures, flyers & posters.
    http://www.artsatstanns.org
    10/01-1/02
  • Art Director
    PUBLICIS (Romanian Branch)
    Created, designed and coordinated promotional campaigns for clients including Philip Morris (the BTL promotion in clubs for Marlboro and LM brands) and Coty (designed the Margaret Astor’s Club image and promotion). Duties included designing web sites, creating custom web graphics and layouts, creating flash intros, logo design, animated banners, copywriting and content creation, write, edit and proofread a variety of documents, plan and prepare articles for online dissemination, website promotion & marketing, client relations.
    http://www.publicis.com
    1/00 – 10/01
  • Executive Manager
    CLUB A GROUP OF COMPANIES (Bucharest, Romania)
    Managed a team of 50 people and 4 departments in order to develop new business; designed and coordinated promotional campaigns; created and supervised the Marketing Department; created, promoted and supervised the Club A corporate image; organized and supported cultural programs, performances and festivals.
    http://www.cluba.ro
    2/97– 1/00
  • Special Events & Marketing Manager
    CREATIVE MEDIA (Bucharest, Romania)
    Developed and managed a whole new department –the Special Events Department; invented and organized general events using advertising and PR knowledge in order to achieve the best image for clients including PANASONIC, SWARTZKOPF & HENKEL; suggested new promotional activities that increased earnings by 20%.
    1/97    – 2/98
  • Art Director
    OGILVY & MATHER (Romanian Branch)
    Liaised between design and production team (of 15 people); coordinated from the concept of the advertising campaign to final product; worked with clients including: TAROM (Romanian Airlines), SHELL, and UNILEVER.
    http://www.ogilvy.ro
    1996 – 1997
  • Advertising and PR Manager
    THE FINE ARTS UNION OF ROMANIA
    Liaised between General Manager and a team of 40 people; initialized and developed the PR department for the organization; organized events aimed at spreading knowledge about art.
    1994–1996

Education

* Master's Degree in Arts and Cultural Management

* Bachelor's Degree in Set and Stage design, Diploma in Aesthetics, History of Theatre and Costumes

  • THE FINE ARTS ACADEMY, 1996 - Bucharest, Romania
    GPA: 3.8

Professional Recognition

  • *2003 Debut Award
    Poetry award at the "Lirismograf" national culture festival in Romania.
    *1994 Debut Prize
    The special debut prize for set and stage design at The International Theatre Festival “I.L.Caragiale” in Bucharest. The play was “Hatmanul Baltag”, directed by Sanda Manu.
    *1994 Paco Rabane Jury Award
    The "Paco Rabane" award for fashion design at the International Fashion Festival in Bucharest
    *1993 Debut Prize
    The debut prize for costumes at The Oberhausen Film Festival in Germany. The nominated film was “Going abroad”, directed by Bogdan Cristian Dragan.

Professional Activities and Memberships

  • * ArtKid Foundation
    1997-2004 Vice President
    * Artvertising Foundation
    2002-2004 Founder and President
    * Club A Foundation
    1997-2000 Executive Manager
    * Agonia.ro
    2002-2004 Editor