Resume

Salvatore Criscione

(909) 583-3371

sal.criscione@gmail.com

salcriscione.blogspot.com

Creative —————————————————————————————————————————————————

        I am a passionate worker and I take the time to understand the issues before me, along with anticipating the next step, to execute in the most effective manner. I welcome new challenges and deliver high results.

        I have a track record of meeting demanding deadlines, communicating effectively across departments, finding creative solutions for all challenges, quickly learning new skills, and bringing engaging concepts to life. I inspire and motivate the teams around me to execute a successful and innovative project. In the end, I always aim to exceed expectations.

Career Success ————————————————————————————————————————————

Royalesk, Fremont CA: Creative Director

4/2013 - Present: Hands on development of new business model to launch a successful company. As Creative Director, I would establish technical needs and implement creative solutions. I would consider current technologies (i.e. responsive) for the website, blog, and other online media. Other roles included: Branding, Photography, and Graphic Design.

  1. Delivered Results: Launch Company website, along with business facebook page.

Sprattmedia: Dream in Motion, Menlo Park CA: Graphic Designer

11/2012 - Present: Tasks include: translate client’s feedback, design page layouts, create icons, and develop animations. Communicated with head Designer on prioritizing tasks to effectively deliver the finished projects to clients. Required to learn new software quickly without postponing deadlines and continually to deliver high-quality designs (result: exceeded expectations).

  1. Notable Clients: Facebook, Apple, Pubvest, and many fortune 500 companies.

Muvu Media, Fremont CA: UI Designer

10/2012 - 3 Month Consultant: Communicated with the Director and mapped out wireframes and user flows. Designed User Interface to be user-friendly and engaging. Leading and motivating the art and engineer teams to launch a successful app.

  1. Delivered Results: Established User Interface design and User Experience for mobile app.

Machine Zone, Palo Alto CA: 2D Artist

5/2012 - 3 Month Consultant: Collaborated within a team of artists to execute given game design. Created captivating in-game 2D Art Assets & Cover Images, and devised successful strategies to execute final User Interface (UI).

SJSU, Animation & Illustration Program, San Jose CA:  Student Assistant

10/2010 - 5/2012: Organize and manage Animation/Illustration program events, and assist A/I faculty with daily requests. Lead communicator between departments and needs from the Animation/Illustration program. First to establish the job position and defined the role of the job.

Surfdash, Inc., San Jose CA, Video Production & Editor

2/2012 - 3 Month Consultant: Video Recording for commercial videos and performed final edits to Director’s vision.

Volunteer Service ———————————————————————————————————————————

Respite Events, Bay Area, Active Volunteer

11/2013 - Present: Play, interact, and friend autistic children. Supervision would last up to 5 hours a session.

Tule Lake, Student Animation Film, SJSU Animation & Illustration, Production

8/2011 - 1/2012: Help establish role positions, list needed tasks, and create deadlines to complete the film.

Cinequest Film Festival, San Jose CA, Active Volunteer

2011: Welcoming guest and serving drinks at venues. Maintain security for Opening & Closing shows.

Released Titles ————————————————————————————————————————————

  1. Jet Fighters II, Machine Zone - 2D Artist
  2. Crusade: Knights War, Machine Zone - 2D Artist

Degree —————————————————————————————————————————————————

BFA in Animation & Illustration, San Jose State University

2012: Drawing, Painting, Digital Illustration, 2D & 2D Animation, Storyboard, and Design

Proficient In —————————————————————————————————————————————

 ›   MS Office

 ›   Keynote

 ›   InDesign

 ›   Photoshop

 ›   Illustrator

 ›   Premiere

 ›   Flash

 ›   HTML5

 ›   CSS

 ›   Windows

 ›   Mac

 ›   Country Dancing