Objective

Currently I'm trying to build my experience and wish to take a new position that will challenge my creativity while enhancing my efficiency. I want to utilize the teamwork skills I have learned from my years as part of a hospital staff and art production team in order to push not only my career along but the company I join.

Work Experience

Designer/Owner 9/1996 - Present SKM Design, Middletown, New York This is a company I've put together in which I designed menus, album art, flyers,

repaired photos, websites, etc. Many of my previous employers are now clients.

Server11/2008 - Present Friendly’s Restaurant, Goshen, NY Part of team that has pushed on to be an official training store within the main

district. I learned to put the customer first in order to become a top revenue achieving Server.

Designer/Fabricator12/2010 – 12/2011 Sign Here Sign Co., Port Jervis, NY In charge of designing/producing/manufacturing signs, vehicle lettering, etc.

Head of Marketing/Manager 6/2009 – 12/2010 Fort Knox Self Storage, Middletown, NY In charge of advertising for a tri-state company. I have made brochures, websites

and even maintained the computers on the premises.

Freelance Graphic Designer 7/2007 – 10/2008 The Creative Group, Paramus, NJ This is an agency for freelance Designers to get an assortment of jobs. The clients

have included Philips Electronics, ANW and Toys R Us. I have been on assignments that have lasted a few weeks to over a year.

Graphic Designer 1/2007 - 6/2007 Tele-pak, Monsey, New York Part of an art production team for an international company that specializes in

orders for gift cards, key tags, phone cards, ID cards, etc.

Orderly 10/2000 - 7/2005 Newton Memorial Hospital, Newton, New Jersey Worked as part of a New Jersey State recognized staff to provide patient care while

also completing additional ancillary tasks. I learned how to work as a team, to be courteous and efficient.

Education

StevenMelamed

PO Box 21 Unionville, NY 10988

845 699-7054 S_Melamed@hotmail.com

Sussex County Community College, Newton, NJ Associate Degree Webpage design, Graphic art, Illustration, and Photography

Franklin Covey Time Management Training University of Scranton SBDC Pennsylvania Customer Service Training

Skills

Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience

Adobe Creative Suite Expert Currently used/10+

CPR training Expert 2 years ago/6

Customer Service Expert Currently used/10+

Data Entry Expert Currently used/6

Drafting/Layout and Design Expert Currently used/10+

Flash Advanced Currently used/6

Webdesign Expert Currently used/10+

Macintosh computers Expert Currently used/10+

Microsoft Office Expert Currently used/10+

Photography Expert Currently used/10+

References

Reference Name Phone Type

Micheal Munez 973-383-2121 Professional

Carol Raynis 570-828-7479 Professional

Lawrence Mascia 973-493-0360 Professional

Joaquin De La Cruz 973-699-5874 Professional

Work done on pieces:

Web design from the bottom up with according to client specifications. Please click on them to visit.

Brochure Design

Logos and Art Done for Multiple Clients 1962

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classics $3.00 each specialties $4.00 each

dulces $3.00 each

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PEPPERONI AND CHEESE

HAM, CHEESE, TOMATO, AND BASIL

CHEESE, TOMATO AND BASIL (BRUSCHETTA)OLIVE OIL AND OREGANO

MED CHICKEN, CREAMED GRAVY MUSHROOMS, BLACK OLIVES AND MEDITERANEAN SEASONS

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PHILLY CHEESESTEAK CHEDDAR, GREEN PEPPERS AND ONIONS

ITALIAN COMBO PEPPERONI AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE, RICOTTA AND MOZZERELLA

GREEK FETA, BLACK OLIVES, ONION, OREGANO, OLIVE OIL, TOMATO

AMERICAN PEPPERONI, HAM, ONION, MUSHROOM, GREEN PEPPER AND BLACK OLIVE

NICE ROGUEFORT AND WALNUTS

* Empanadas can come w/ a free side of marinara sauce or salsa* Empanadas baked upon request

CREAMY CARAMEL AND MILK CHOCOLATE

MEAT LOVERS PEPPERONI, SAUSAGE, BACON, GROUND BEEF, HAMWITH OR WITHOUT CHEESE

SPINACH AND CHEESE SAUTEED SPINACH, RICCOTTA AND MOZZERELLA

MEXICANA MEXICAN CHEESES, TOMATO, ONION, MILD JALAPENOS, MEXICAN SEASONINGS WITH OR WITHOUT GROUND BEEFadd guacamole, sour cream and shredded lettuce for an additional $1.50

HAWAIIAN EMPANADA PINEAPPLE, HAM AND MOZZERELLA

CHEESE, ONION, GARLIC AND PARSLEY

HAM AND CREAMY CORN GRAVY *CHEF RECOMMENDS*

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE

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different names for empanadas around the worldCALZONES - are a typical Italian dish. They are made with...

STROMBOLI - similar to calzones, are made with different types of beef fillings.

BEEROCKS - from the Kitchens of Germany, made with fillo dough and filled with beef and usually baked.

SPANOKOPITAS - originating in Greece, it is filled with fresh ingredients and olives. It is also baked.

SHUMAI - this Korean treat is filled with beef and vegetables.

SAMBOSAK HULOW - belonging to the kitchens of Middle Eastern countries, they are made in the form of a cracker. Filled with dates, seasoned with sugar, butter, cinnamon and cloves.

SALTENA - it is a variety of empanadas served in Salta - a province of Argentina recognized world wide for the unique flavor - filled with beef, cheese, onions, hard boiled eggs and olives.

RISOLES - empanadas typical of Brazil, stuffed with beef, cheese palmitos or a mix of ingredients.

PATTIES - made in Jamaican kitchens. Filled with spiced beef, chicken, or shrimp and backed to perfection.

PANAROTTIS - an Italian creation similar to the calzone but fried.

PIROSHKIS - Russian empanadas, stuffed with beef and potatoes made with a flakey dough.

PIEROGIES - a Polish dish which can be filled with potatoes, beef and fruits or a combination of the 3.

PASTELILLOS - an empanada from the islands of the Carribean. It is made with corn flour and filled with pork, jam, onions, olives, raisins and capers.

LAHMAJOON - made in Armenia, it is an empanada cooked or fried.

CHILIPANZINGAS - from Southern Texas, Filled with cheese and green chillis. ~Most widely found in the USA.

PASTRIES - from England, it was brought to the USA and filled with fruits.

BOOREGS - an Arab empanada, filled with spiced meats.

- minimum $15 delivery.- we accept all major credit cards.- ask for our catering menu, we organize special parties with mini empanadas

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sides beverages

FRENCH FRIES $3.00

SWEET POTATO FRIES $3.00

ONION RINGS $3.00

$1.50 each

HOUSE SALAD small - $4.50large - $6.00

ADDITONAL GOURMET TOPPINGS

$2.50 each- bacon, pepperoni, grilled chicken, shrimp

20 oz $2.00 2 liter $3.50

Assorted Vitamin Waters $2.50

Assorted Snapple Juices $2.50

sodas

- goat cheese, roquefort cheese, feta cheese, sharp cheddar,provolone, fresh mozzarella, dried cranberries, walnuts, fresh spinach

Originating in Spain and Portugal, traveling across the Atlantic and finding

new homes and variations around the world, Empenadas are a light savory

dough filled with a wide assortment of meats, vegetables and cheeses served hot

and crispy. Empenadas make a delicious meal alone or a great snack any time. Here at MED we strive to bring you

a vast assortment of empenadas using market fresh ingredients.

MED has technified and perfected the realization of this traditional plate.

We have incorporated the latest technology and machinery for the

creation of empenadas. In each country empanada is given a different name,

in the USA the new name of Empenadas is MED.

1205 Pleasantville RDBriarcliff, NY 10510

Phone: 914 432 7063 914 432 7064

Monday-Thursday 11am-9pmFriday-Saturday 11am-10pm

Sunday Closed

ServingOssining - Briarcliff - Millwood

Pleasantville - Chappaqua

Work done on piece:

Movie poster designed from customer’sspecs. Redesign of logos from othercompanies in order to make printable.

Work done on piece:

Comp Card designed from customer’sspecs.

Client displaying previous version of movie poster at a festival his movie was accepted into.

Above: Floor Layout for a restaurant in Middletown, NYBelow: A truck and sign I designed and put together.

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Item#: 3010(Purchase Order #129445) October 19, 2007

Proof

Work done on piece:

Design tweaked for print and applied to a template for print / production. Above is the proof at 80%.

Work done on piece:

Logo design, complete and original design by request of client which I produced VInyl from

and applied it to a mailbox.

Catalog Photography:

Examples of photography, retouchingand pathfinding.

Work done on piece:

Logo design, complete and original design by request of client which was applied to a

template that I laid out for print / production. Photography for digital proof.

Work done on pieces:

Logo design, complete and original design by request of client which was applied to a template that I laid out for print / production.

Above: Vinyl I designed and applied to the walls of a client

Work done on pieces:

Logo design, photography, complete and original design by request of client which was

applied to a template that I laid out for print / production.

The Truck Design: I measured a client’s vehicle and made a complete design, manufactured the vinyl and applied it.

Work done on above pieces:

Redesign from original source and applying to a template for print / production

Work done on pieces:

Complete and original design by request of client which was applied to a template for print / production.

Work done on piece:

Logo design, photography, complete and original design by request of client which was

applied to a template that I laid out for print / production.