• Designed t-shirt graphics for Ben W allace line of clothing

• Managed printing of signs and designed advertising banners for 275 stores

• Setup and redesigned prints for final production, printing, cutting & mounting

• Managed supply inventory for Print dept. and all supply ordering

• Trained and developed new associates within the dept.

Steve & Barry’s April 2005- July 2008 Graphic Designer/Print Production Port W ashington, New York

• Designed and Printed POP media for Puma, Adidas, Armani, Coach, Sean John

• Color correction for AX's David Beckham underwear and jean ads

• Created and Printed media for Bank of America Corporate facilities

• Managed and Organized Design Team

Visual Citi Sign Design July 2008- Sept 2009 Graphic Designer Babylon, New York

• Created collateral materials, promotional materials in print and on the W eb

• Coordinated projects with client where necessary

• Created speculative work to gain new accounts

• Strategic planning during campaign production

• Created banner ads to compliment print promotional work

A&M Rotondi, LLC Sept 2007- Present Graphic Designer-Freelance Brentwood, New York

• Designed magazine spreads, advertisements and web banners

• Designed and maintained web site

• Created new Marketing concepts and ideas

• Managed Editorial Schedules for Design Team

Ultimate Athlete Magazine August 2008- March 2011 Graphic Designer/W eb Design Northport, New York

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Farmingdale State UniversityBachelor of Arts Degree in Visual CommunicationsMinor - General BusinessGraduated: May 2004

To bring my skills and creative talents towards helping my team to reach their goals success-fully, while at the same time keeping a professional attitude in a organized work environment. Its my goal to provide quaility work and acheive all deadlines.

Story By: Joe Pietaro

T

Throughout the modern history of the National Football League, there have been teams that have risen out of the pack, for better or worse. Being charismatic and having colorful personalities can either work for you or against you. The Dallas Cowboys of the 1990s were as dangerous on the

Cincinnati Bengals could only attest to the latter. The Rex Ryan-led Jets are somewhere in the middle. They have made more strides than the Bengals ever did but are not quite at the dynasty level of multiple Super Bowl wins that“America’s Team” was able to attain. But if attitude has any-thing to do with it, then the Jets are certainly on their way to bigger and better things. As a matter of fact, Ryan is looking beyond even great teams like the Troy Aikman/Emmitt Smith/Michael Irvin-led Cowboys. His sights are set on the most successful franchise in all of sports history, not just football. “When my dad was with the Jets - I be-lieve that year was 1968, the Mets, Jets and Knicks

all won world championships,” the second-year head coach said. “We’ll lock arms with the Yankees. That sounds good to me. They’ve won 27 now. We just want to win number two here.” And that has been the contention of the team since the start of training camp. Ryan and his boys all have been very open about their goals and anything less than a Super Bowl victory would be a disappointment. Every team goes into the season wanting that and maybe even believing that they have what it takes to make that happen, but not many have the moxie to put it out there. Bulletin board fodder and setting yourself up for failure may be like playing by a hot stove for some, but Gang Green seems to relish the attention, albeit negative or positive. Much of the latter came from the Jets

summer. Producers of the show said that they were allowed more access and obtained additional behind-the-scenes footage this time than with any previous team that was on the program before. Ryan’s colorful language throughout the episodes made for some good fodder but drew the ire of

people like Tony Dungy, the pious former head coach of the In-dianapolis Colts. But Ryan is not concerned with that and most likely would hold the opinion of someone such as Joe Namath in greater regard. “They have more swagger than we had,” said the hero of Super Bowl III of the modern day Jets. “This team is out there

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winning has been the formula for this team, building their at-titude up even more. After a shaky start with a one-point home loss to the Baltimore Ravens, in which nose tackle Kris Jenkins was lost for the second consecutive year with a knee injury, things began looking up real fast. And opening up the playbook had a lot to do with it. Quarterback Mark Sanchez appeared handcuffed in

Schottenheimer trusted the second year pro out of USC enough, the Jets began putting forth a formidable passing offense to go along with a strong running game and defense. Following the Week Five win over Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings at the New Meadowlands Stadium, Sanchez had modest but yet impressive stats on the season. His decision-making has been vastly improved from a year ago and the fact that he had thrown zero interceptions against eight touchdowns goes a long way to prove that.

ways,” said Schottenheimer. “He’s understanding the impor-

tance of ball security.” As a rookie, Sanchez had a tendency to turn the ball over, either by throwing an ill-timed pick or cough-ing the ball up after taking a sack holding the ball too long. The coaching staff even went as far as making a color-coded system up with a wristband Sanchez wore, informing him of what the situation was each down and if he should play it safe. Having

those lofty goals and that has had a trickledown effect. “Sometimes last year it felt like I was giving it away like it was my job,” Sanchez said. “It was just poor decision making. Now I trust the backs to get out, I’m hanging in the protection and giving our guys chances and they’re really com-ing up with big plays.” Some of them have led to impressive victories in the early, going over divisional opponents New England and Miami,

for the playoffs in Week 17 of the 2009 season and Ryan would love to make it two-for-two as a postseason head coach. The Jets may not be well liked throughout the league, but that means absolutely nothing to them. They have been able to back up all of the self-generated hype for the most part, and that goes a long way in gaining the respect of your opponent. Winning it all is the only thing that matters and perhaps they can begin their own Cowboys-style run in February. The timing could not be better. The location of Super Bowl XLV? None other than Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.

people like Tony Dungy, the pious former head coach of the In-dianapolis Colts. But Ryan is not concerned with that and most likely would hold the opinion of someone such as Joe Namath in greater regard. “They have more swagger than we had,” said the hero of Super Bowl III of the modern day Jets. “This team is out there

-

winning has been the formula for this team, building their at-titude up even more. After a shaky start with a one-point home loss to the Baltimore Ravens, in which nose tackle Kris Jenkins was lost for the second consecutive year with a knee injury, things began looking up real fast. And opening up the playbook had a lot to do with it. Quarterback Mark Sanchez appeared handcuffed in

Schottenheimer trusted the second year pro out of USC enough, the Jets began putting forth a formidable passing offense to go along with a strong running game and defense. Following the Week Five win over Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings at the New Meadowlands Stadium, Sanchez had modest but yet impressive stats on the season. His decision-making has been vastly improved from a year ago and the fact that he had thrown zero interceptions against eight touchdowns goes a long way to prove that.

ways,” said Schottenheimer. “He’s understanding the impor-

tance of ball security.” As a rookie, Sanchez had a tendency to turn the ball over, either by throwing an ill-timed pick or cough-ing the ball up after taking a sack holding the ball too long. The coaching staff even went as far as making a color-coded system up with a wristband Sanchez wore, informing him of what the situation was each down and if he should play it safe. Having

those lofty goals and that has had a trickledown effect. “Sometimes last year it felt like I was giving it away like it was my job,” Sanchez said. “It was just poor decision making. Now I trust the backs to get out, I’m hanging in the protection and giving our guys chances and they’re really com-ing up with big plays.” Some of them have led to impressive victories in the early, going over divisional opponents New England and Miami,

for the playoffs in Week 17 of the 2009 season and Ryan would love to make it two-for-two as a postseason head coach. The Jets may not be well liked throughout the league, but that means absolutely nothing to them. They have been able to back up all of the self-generated hype for the most part, and that goes a long way in gaining the respect of your opponent. Winning it all is the only thing that matters and perhaps they can begin their own Cowboys-style run in February. The timing could not be better. The location of Super Bowl XLV? None other than Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.

Story By: Gary SimeonePhotos By: Adil Borluca

T The Roosevelt Rough Riders football team is having another good year under Coach Joseph Vito. They have racked up a 6-1 record with their only loss coming at the hands of division power-house Seaford. With the help of star tailback Donte Colter, the Rough Riders have barreled their way through opposing defenses this season. The 215 pound senior has amassed over 1100 yards making him the leading rusher in Nassau County. Quarterback Erin Parker has also been a threat on the ground. Inside linebackers Manny Jones and Jamel Wilson have been a force on the

averaging ten tackles a game and recorded

night.

three opponents by a combined score of 101 to 28. Their closest game was a come from behind overtime win over Floral Park 28-20 in week four before losing to Seaford on Saturday night. “We had been dominating most of our competition before we ran into Seaford,” said Vito. “They were beating us 21-0 at half before we got our act together.” Roosevelt scored three touchdowns, two from tailback Colter in the second half including a sixty three yarder. They would

have taken the lead but failed on a two point conversion attempt. They were able to limit Seaford on the ground by not al-lowing them to score any rushing touch-downs. “We were able to defend their ground game which has been one of their main weapons this season but we couldn’t stop them through the air,” said Vito. Colter who is nicknamed “the mon-ster” by his teammates had one of the best games of his career against East Rockaway earlier this month. He had 21 carries for 243 yards and four touchdowns. His sixty yard touchdown scamper before the close of the half changed the game in Roos-evelt’s favor. The Rough Riders beat East

Story By: Gary SimeonePhotos By: Adil Borluca

T The Roosevelt Rough Riders football team is having another good year under Coach Joseph Vito. They have racked up a 6-1 record with their only loss coming at the hands of division power-house Seaford. With the help of star tailback Donte Colter, the Rough Riders have barreled their way through opposing defenses this season. The 215 pound senior has amassed over 1100 yards making him the leading rusher in Nassau County. Quarterback Erin Parker has also been a threat on the ground. Inside linebackers Manny Jones and Jamel Wilson have been a force on the

averaging ten tackles a game and recorded

night.

three opponents by a combined score of 101 to 28. Their closest game was a come from behind overtime win over Floral Park 28-20 in week four before losing to Seaford on Saturday night. “We had been dominating most of our competition before we ran into Seaford,” said Vito. “They were beating us 21-0 at half before we got our act together.” Roosevelt scored three touchdowns, two from tailback Colter in the second half including a sixty three yarder. They would

have taken the lead but failed on a two point conversion attempt. They were able to limit Seaford on the ground by not al-lowing them to score any rushing touch-downs. “We were able to defend their ground game which has been one of their main weapons this season but we couldn’t stop them through the air,” said Vito. Colter who is nicknamed “the mon-ster” by his teammates had one of the best games of his career against East Rockaway earlier this month. He had 21 carries for 243 yards and four touchdowns. His sixty yard touchdown scamper before the close of the half changed the game in Roos-evelt’s favor. The Rough Riders beat East

Rockaway 36-24. In each game he has scored two or more touchdowns. “He’s improved every year since he’s been on the team,” said Vito. “He’s one of the biggest tailbacks I’ve

about it you’re not going to stop him. He’s got all the tools you need to be a successful running back.” Colter, who has been scouted by Stony Brook Uni-versity and other Division 1AA schools, gave Roosevelt the best odds for defeating Seaford who is currently on a thirty nine game Conference Four winning streak. “In the past three years we have been the one team that has come closest to knocking them off,” said Vito. “We had our best chance Saturday night but just couldn’t capitalize.” The defense has stood tall for the Rough Riders this season with both Jones and Wilson combining for multiple tackles at the inside linebacker position. “They have shored

games the defense held its opponents to less than a hun-dred yards of rushing per game. “We are actually giving up more yards through the air than on the ground which is uncharacteristic for us. Usually our secondary is pretty solid but teams have made some big passing plays on us this year.” Roosevelt will play its last regular season game at Locust Valley on Saturday before the playoff schedule begins. They will most likely be a number two seed behind Seaford. “We want to get back to the Roosevelt of the early 2000’s when he had multiple Long Island championships,” said Vito. “We have the pieces in place this year and I think we are very capable of putting it all together.”

Story By: Gary SimeonePhotos By: Adil Borluca

Story By: James Vacey Photos By: Rich Ruotolo

I It’s the playoffs for Long Island high school football and the pressure is building. Vic-tory doesn’t come easy and one false move could knock any team out of the bracket. One team,

to Never Say Die! Sayville’s Golden Flashes are the team that will never surrender under the in-

‘til the last man is standing. Bringing their “A” game to the table, the Golden Flashes are a likely candidate for the Long Island Championship. Coach Hoss, who is head of the Sayville Golden Flashes and the

will make it to the Long Island Championship. Coach Rob Hoss stands by his team’s perfor-mance this season and with an 8-1 record, the

Golden Flashes are looking pretty good. “We are setting the bar as high as we can go,” says coach Hoss. “We are aiming for the Long Island Championship.” However, Coach Hoss offers wisdom to his players that the path should never be out of sight of the goal. “We have to enjoy the journey. If we focus on the destination the journey means nothing and we fail.” Thrusting the Golden Flashes into the playoffs is Quarterback Steven Ferriera. Fer-reira, nominated for the Boomer Award leads the county in yards passing and touchdown passes. Coach Hoss had plenty to say about this star athlete, “Steven is the ‘cog in the wheel’ for

brings an incredible faith in the rest of the team,

Story By: James Vacey Photos By: Rich Ruotolo

I It’s the playoffs for Long Island high school football and the pressure is building. Vic-tory doesn’t come easy and one false move could knock any team out of the bracket. One team,

to Never Say Die! Sayville’s Golden Flashes are the team that will never surrender under the in-

‘til the last man is standing. Bringing their “A” game to the table, the Golden Flashes are a likely candidate for the Long Island Championship. Coach Hoss, who is head of the Sayville Golden Flashes and the

will make it to the Long Island Championship. Coach Rob Hoss stands by his team’s perfor-mance this season and with an 8-1 record, the

Golden Flashes are looking pretty good. “We are setting the bar as high as we can go,” says coach Hoss. “We are aiming for the Long Island Championship.” However, Coach Hoss offers wisdom to his players that the path should never be out of sight of the goal. “We have to enjoy the journey. If we focus on the destination the journey means nothing and we fail.” Thrusting the Golden Flashes into the playoffs is Quarterback Steven Ferriera. Fer-reira, nominated for the Boomer Award leads the county in yards passing and touchdown passes. Coach Hoss had plenty to say about this star athlete, “Steven is the ‘cog in the wheel’ for

brings an incredible faith in the rest of the team,

grader serves as an asset to the Golden

future college prospect. What more does a team need

-back, handle the ball and destroy the op-position? Joe DeLuca, two time all county champion and nominated for the Zeller

Flashes Tight End and Nose Guard. Coach Hoss states, “DeLuca serves as an important player to the team. His physi-cal dominance allows us to pass and set up the run.” DeLuca’s versatility offers the Golden Flashes the strength they need to execute the offensive plays and play defensively. This Titan is a versatile player

Double A school can ignore. “We use a no huddle spread, and with DeLuca we can

execute this strategy, we love to throw the ball,” says Coach Hoss. DeLuca, a senior at Sayville High School, stands to be a promising addition to any college football team roster. As the playoffs continue, the spirit of the Golden Flashes will be tested in games to come. “I am very proud of the attitude that the team brings to the

“This team has a Never Say Die attitude, it doesn’t matter what the score is, and they never give up.” The Golden Flashes have much to offer and little to prove on the

to win, a strong attitude and refusing to

surviving the playoffs.