Welcome to Medrano Design, my name is Dairoll Medrano. I hope you enjoy viewing my portfolio and art work.
Let me tell you a bit about myself for starters. Besides being an accomplished Graphic Designer, Photographer and Illustrator, I have a passion for the arts and a good understanding of what it takes to be a successful artist. I approach all my creative work positively and I am very goal oriented.
My educational background includes an Associates of Applied Arts and Science Communication Design. a Bachelors of Fine Art Illustration from the Cleveland Institute of Art and a Masters of Fine Arts Media Design Degree from Full Sail University.
I have a diverse portfolio that covers a wide range of work in digital imaging, branding, corporate identity, just to name a few. I am a creative person who is skilled in multiple disciplines such as print design, graphic design, brand design, and multi media design, incorporated with photography and illustration.
My work experience includes being a digital arts instructor, and I believe that research is just as important as technique. I am a self starter with a passion for the arts and the creative process.
In addition I have a strong understanding of marketing, advertising and communications and the productive use of social media. I believe that my perseverance, ability to treat challenges as learning experiences and diversity are my greatest assets.
Education:
Graduate 2014
Full Sail University
Masters of Fine Art
Media Design
Graduate 2011
Cleveland Institute of Art
Bachelors of Fine Art Illustration
Graduate 2007
St. Clair County Community College
Associates of Applied Arts and Science
Communication Design Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE:
Graphic Designer
Redwood Living
Beachwood Ohio
2014- Present
Digital Arts Instructor
NewBridge Cleveland
Arts and Technology Center: 2013-2014
Arts Instructor
Center for Families and Children: 2012-2013
Graphic Design Instructor
Youth Opportunities Unlimited: Summer 2012
Internship
Linear Creative Group: 2011-2012
Freelance Graphic Designer
Case Western Reserve: 2011- Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
Dr. Jones Inc: 2009-2012
Gallery Associate
Pentagon Gallery and Frame: 2009-2010
Print Technician
Digital Output Center
Cleveland Institute of Art: 2009-2010
Communications
Billie J. Levert Foundation: 2008-2010
Freelance Graphic Designer
Indian Flame Restaurant: 2009
Internship
Arts Collinwood: 2008-2009
SKILL SET:
GRAPHICS/ MOTION
DRAWING
PAINTING/MURALS
DESIGN
DIGITAL IMAGING
ILLUSTRATION
PHOTOGRAPHY
WEB DESIGN
VIDEO EDITING
Owner and Creator
of Visionz Art Studio
VAS is a graphic design,
photography and arts
studio. Started in
2003-2013
Studio space and gallery
provided to artists.
Working Studio
Entity: Medrano Design
Creative Associate
Serifino Gallery
2011- 2012
KNOWLEDGE IN:
ADOBE SOFTWARE
CS2 TO CS6 and CC
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
IN DESIGN
DREAM WEAVER
FLASH
PREMIER
AFTER AFFECTS
OTHER SOFTWARE
PROGRAMS:
MICROSOFT WORD
EXCEL
PAGES & KEYNOTES
POWER POINT
ADOBE ACROBAT
FINAL CUT PRO
RESUME`
OBJECTIVE:
TO OBTAIN A CHALLENGING
POSITION AS A CREATIVE DIRECTOR
FOR A COMMERCIAL BRANDING AGENCY.