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Maria Calakos

Maria Calakos

Freelance Graphic Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager at Carini NYC with expertise in graphics

  • Education

    • Adelphi University

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design 3.9 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Pi National Honor Society Tau Sigma National Transfer Student Honor Society Along with majoring in Graphic Design, during my time at Adelphi I also minored in Marketing and Art History.

  • Experience

    • Freelance Graphic Designer

      Jan 2016 - now
      Freelance Graphic Designer

      • Collaborated with clients across various industries to design logos, branding materials, and event invitations.• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create visually appealing and impactful designs.• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines.

    • Adelphi University

      Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

      • Designed graphics for the Swirbul Library website, event posters, flyers, and banners at Adelphi University.• Utilized Google SketchUp to create 3D Floor Maps of the library, enhancing user experience and navigation. • Led the design and layout of the 2016 graduating class yearbook as the editor-in-chief at Adelphi University.• Ensured a cohesive and visually appealing final product.• Implemented creative solutions to overcome design challenges and meet deadlines.

      • Graphic Designer

        May 2016 - Dec 2016

      • Intern, Division of Student Affairs

        Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

    • Union Square Design

      Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
      Graphic Design Intern

      • Designed web ads and photographed products for online use for Union Square Design's clients.• Rebranded New York Magento Meetup and New York eCommerce Forum for statewide organizations.• Developed skills in graphic design, branding, and online marketing.

    • ShirtStop

      Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
      Graphic Designer

      • Photographed products and prepared/uploaded photos for online use at ShirtStop.• When ShirtStop transitioned from an all-boys clothing store to selling clothing for young girls as well, I redesigned their existing logo to encompass their new offerings, which is still being utilized by the company today.• Designed web banners and print advertisements for seasonal promotions.• Managed financial processing, customer relations, and back-end website maintenance.

    • Carini NYC

      Apr 2018 - now
      Project Manager

      • Created graphics for promotional materials, digital and print advertising, and email promotions.• Managed day-to-day operations at Carini NYC, overseeing the new showroom in Midtown Manhattan.• Corresponded with clients, scheduled appointments, and maintained electronic and paper filing systems.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Maria Calakos
      A. Conger Goodyear Award for Consistence and Excellence in Art Department of Art and Art History at Adelphi University May 2017 At my BFA Thesis Show Reception, I was honored with the A. Conger Goodyear Award, which highlights a student whom the faculty feels contributed to the art department throughout their academic career at Adelphi.
    • Awarded to Maria Calakos
      Winner of the Thirteenth Annual Adelphi University Research Conference Adelphi University Apr 2016 I was honored as a winner of the Research Conference for my research and graphic presentation of the linguistic diversity in the United States. My presentation was on the diversity within sign language showed through a series of postage stamps.