Erica Shapiro
Erica Shapiro
Computer Artist Marketing, Branding & Advertising
Computer Skills
• Mac/ PC proficient
• Expert in over 50
computer programs
including:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,
PowerPoint, Maya, After
Effects & Final Cut Pro
Specialties
• 2D/3D ANIMATION
• MOTION GRAPHICS
• VIDEO EDITING
• GRAPHIC & LOGO DESIGN
• WEB DESIGN
• ILLUSTRATION
• TEACHING : ANIMATION, STORY DESIGN & MANY COMPUTER PROGRAMS
June 2015 - present
PRODUCT INVESTMENT MARKETING, DUE DILIGENCE
Bank of America Merrill Lynch - New York, NY​
​• Designs & edits marketing materials adhering to Bank of America’s strict branding guidelines - materials include investment guides, white papers, presentations, communications pieces & web content
• Responsible for putting together sophisticated & highly impactful design solutions for the business, based on the input of multiple departments
• Creates PowerPoint presentations & InDesign templates to tell meaningful stories & deliver concise, consistent messages
• Juggling multiple projects with tight deadlines on a daily basis
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September 2014 - June 2015
COMPUTER GRAPHICS TEACHER
Stella K. Abraham High School For Girls - Hewlett, NY
• Developed a Computer Graphics curriculum for high school students
• Taught Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & a multitude of internet programs
• Explored topics such as typography, color theory, layout design & the effects of social media on our daily lives
YM & YWA of Washington Heights & Inwood - New York, NY
• Taught Design Theory and Photo Editing to senior citizens
• Discussed how imagery effect every aspect of modern life
• Explored subjects that senior citizens are less likely to be exposed to such as editing digital photos, creating websites and designing basic graphics
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January - April 2014
GRAPHIC DESIGNER - contract
RushKing Promotions - Brooklyn, NY
• Created graphics for promotion products
• Designed websites, put together web content, created communications &
updated social media
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October 2013 - present
WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR
Uncluttered Domain Inc. - West Hempstead, NY
• Manages web content: including websites, social media, e-blasts & blogs
• Marketing - develops branding & designs graphics for print & web, assembles
• Puts together PowerPoint presentations
• Constructs a variety of new product lines & product packaging
• Animated full leng TV spot used for website, presentations and other forms of marketing.
http://www.uncluttereddomain.com/
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May 2012 - January 2013
VIDEO EDITOR & ASSISTANT PRODUCER
The Jewish Channel (TJC) - New York, NY
• Produced TV spots & special features - including camera work, conducting interviews, planning, research, fact checking, gathering information & visuals for segments
• Edited film for News reports, entertainment segments & TV specials
• Studio Maintenance: lights, cameras, audio, sets, electronics
The School of Visual Arts
BFA COMPUTER ART
2010
• Deans List
RESUME
Education
Erica Shapiro
List of Freelance Companies
April 2012 - Present
PRODUCT DESIGNER & SALES COORDINATOR
Midrash Manicures - New York, NY
• Creating Digital Nail Decal Designs & product packaging
• Designs ads for both web & print
• Sales representative at trade shows & other marketing events, works with customers to coordinate product sales, updates inventory, packages products & prepares sales reports
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June 2011 - Present
TOY DESIGNER, ANIMATOR & DIGITAL DESIGNER
Always Been Creative, Inc. - New York, NY
Vermont Valley Doggie Treats - Middlebury, VT
​• Created multiple digital design samples for the characters in series 1 of the The BlankZ creative plush toys.
• Created Toy Designs for BlankZ Minis & BlankZ Man
​• Animated the Logo and animated character for advertising purposes
• Website development
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Summer 2008
PRODUCTION EDITOR & MOTION GRAPHICS ARTIST
Herman Brothers Productions - Cedarhurst, NY
• Video productions for numerous organizations and companies
• Editing & Animating videos, logos, montages
• Client Relations
• Developed Video puppet show – including puppeteering, green screen, background design, layout, cinematography & titles
• Introduced After Effects into office & taught program to staff
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September 1998 - August 2013
ASSISTANT TO YOUTH DIRECTOR
Young Israel of W. Hempstead, Youth Department - NY
• Oversaw youth groups and group leaders
• Ran youth programs, trips and events
• Received "Ira Goldshmiedt Scholarship Award" for leadership excellence
• Teaching class in Animation 101 - August 2013
Summer 2007
FINANCIAL INTERNSHIP
Millennium Partners - New York, NY
• Updated & maintained art collection