Rey Michaud 6 West Park Road

Plymouth, Connecticut 06782 860.930.4107

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Professional Profile Accomplished high end retoucher/illustrator/graphic artist leveraging artistic talents and expertise in digital

imaging technology Self-directed, adept at balancing multiple, simultaneous projects with adherence to strict deadlines Produce robust multimedia content used for print, advertising, and digital platforms (Web, mobile, tablet) Strong relationships with creative teams, marketing, and account teams Outstanding creative thinking capabilities, excellent leadership skills, strong writing and communication

skills Ability to translate verbal requests into visual products while maintaining client brand standards Excellent artistic ability (conceptual, design, composition)

Expert Skills Core Competencies: Digital Retouching CMYK Conversions Color Correction Image Composites Outlining & Masking Image Cloning Lighting/Shadows Special Effects Project Management Prepress Expertise Digital Illustration

Technical Proficiencies: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop superstar, Illustrator expert,

InDesign pro) Wacom Tablet Skills & Expertise Photo Restoration Photo Realistic Rendering High-end Retouching Art Direction Image Manipulation Layout Graphic Design Logo Design

Relevant Experience Freelance Digital Artist | High-end Retoucher | Illustrator |Graphic Artist, Plymouth, Connecticut 3/14-present

Collaborate with clients, photographers and art directors from advertising agencies to evaluate project requirement needs and users expectations

Devise strategies for accomplishing defined style and aesthetics while adhering to client brand style guides and standards

Leverage expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to perform various tasks including: o Digital illustration o Color correction and conversion for separation o Retouch images per client specifications o Create natural shadows and lighting o Develop layered files from multiple images with movable elements

Simplify final layered files and deliver to client via FTP Partial client list: PepsiCo, Post Cereals, Ketel One, Arm & Hammer, All Detergent, Oral B, Baileys

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Southern Graphics Systems, Westport, Connecticut Onsite Creative Director and Digital Artist 2/12-3/14 Actively engaged with marketing and art directors and assessed the design objectives and strategies which

delivered results aligned with client’s vision Worked with creative directors and account management to create communication material (for print

collateral and advertising) directed towards consumers Participated in creative brainstorming sessions Projects included: POS, brochures, posters, sell sheets, advertisements, direct mail, billboards, and logo

design Created 3D renderings of product packaging Mentored and guided team members to help them reach their full potential

Partial client list: Ralph Lauren, A&P, Frontier Communications, Masterfoods (including Snicker and M&Ms), Perdue, Kellogg's, Kraft, Kool Aid, Budweiser

Vertis Communications, North Haven Connecticut Digital Artist 10/98-12/12 Opened first on-site studio (in conjunction with advertising agency, Ryan Partnership) Created custom illustrations and other graphic elements while keeping customer marketing objectives and

brand standards in mind Designed solutions which adhered to established style guidelines Interfaced with clients, creatives, photographers, and pre-production teams concerning color

management and retouching Participated in creative brainstorming sessions Handled multiple projects while offering creative and innovative solutions to clients

Partial client list: Subway Restaurants, Dove, Unilever, Nestle Waters (Perrier, Pellegrino, Poland Spring), Ralph Lauren, Bloomingdale’s, French’s, Dannon, Heineken, New Balance, Campbell's, Dunkin’ Donuts

Education Paier College of Art, Hamden, Connecticut BFA, Illustration, Magna Cum Laude 1993 – 1997

Award Jay Verbutis Award for Excellence in the Field of Fine Arts 1997

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