vanshea
Van Shea Sedita
I make good.
I'm driven to create excellence in product design, branding and social media strategy. I also love being "hands-on" and find myself captivated by itsy bitsy details.
Experience
Design Lead @ Sitesimon Inc
Sep. 2011 - Present
• Usability Testing
• Branding
• Visual Design
• Front End Development
• Print Design
Location:
New York
Adjunct Instructor @ New York University
May. 2009 - Present
I teach Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, as well as Information Architecture and MAC OS to continuing education students.
Independent Creative Director @ vanshea.com
Mar. 2001 - Present
I design and direct user experiences, branding and social media strategy for various small and large companies. Past clients have included Bloomberg, McKinsey and House Party.
Executive Creative Director @ House Party, Inc.
May. 2010 - Nov. 2010
• Created a unique and holistic social media presence via Facebook, email marketing and the creation of @housepartyfun
• Directed creative team of copy writers, bloggers and designers in client branding and new business development; client list included PlayStation, Microsoft, Kraft, Unilever, and many more..
• Established a culture of creative excellence throughout the organization, encouraging individual growth and team collaboration
Visual Design Lead @ House Party, Inc.
Jul. 2009 - May. 2010
• Conceptualized and designed marketing solutions for and brands such as Microsoft and Kraft
• Animated and programed user interfaces using ActionScript and CSS
• Consulted, conceptualized and designed for the House Party user experience
• Conceptualized and branded social media properties and engagement strategies
Fields:
Creative Marketing
Location:
irvington, ny
Creative Director @ Fearless Concepts
Oct. 2008 - Mar. 2009
• Created powerful web identities for entertainment names such as Bon Jovi, LL Cool J and Fall Out Boy
• Directed front-end design of user interfaces for websites using ActionScript, ASP.Net, XML, HTML and CSS
• Developed copy writing and story board concepts for animations and internal sales initiatives
• Managed staff and vendor relationships with designers, animators and CSS programmers
Creative Director, US Operations @ Cognito
Mar. 2008 - Jul. 2008
• Designed print and interactive web sites
• Established creative standards and presentation process
• Built and managed freelance staff as well as vendor relationships
Creative Director @ Empress Media Asset Management
Jun. 2007 - Mar. 2008
• Re-branded company identity including web, print and merchandise materials
• Designed user interface for ASP.Net AJAX DAM software using Adobe CS3 Suite and CSS
• Managed interior design and renovation of new office space
Art Director @ Pace Advertising
Sep. 2002 - Apr. 2007
• Designed print and internet campaigns for clients such as Donald Trump and K. Hovnanian Homes
• Created digital illustrations, Flash animations and retouched photos
• Troubleshot pre-press errors, alleviating tech support intervention
Intranet Manager @ Fusebox
Aug. 1999 - Mar. 2001
• Maintained and developed internal website using Filemaker Pro and Lasso Studio
• Produced and maintained multimedia websites using Dreamweaver, Filemaker Pro, and Flash
• Managed network and help desk for thirty employees
• Managed production department using AGFA R.I.P. and CMYK match print production
• Maintained and developed internal website using Filemaker Pro and Lasso Studio
• Produced and maintained multimedia websites using Dreamweaver, Filemaker Pro, and Flash
• Managed network and help desk for thirty employees
• Managed production departmen
Designer @ Systemax
1998 - 1999
Manager @ Tagg Graphics
1996 - 1998
Education
Pratt Institute
2001 - 2003
Hofstra University
1995 - 1998
Fields of study:
Liberal Arts
Pratt Institute
1992 - 1996
Fields of study:
Design


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