albert rykhof 1118 hyde road

bloomfield, CT 06002toll free: 877.291.2772

direct: 860.906.6070arykhof@rijkhofdesign.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Aspire to inspire, research and create innovative and successful brandeddesign solutions

EDUCATION:

University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CTBachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Roger Williams University, Bristol, RIAssociates in Liberal Arts

Connecticut Schools of Broadcasting, Wellesley Hills, MACertificate. Training in radio and television production,

broadcast news, sports journalism, commercial interpretation, and copy writing.

EXPERIENCE:

Creative Director, rijkhof design, Bloomfield, CTB rand i ng , Po i n t - o f - Sa l e , Packag i ng , P r omo t i ona l P r i n t & D i g i t a l Des i gn Consu l t an t .Experience in leading the print and digital creative for various companies focused on brand strategy, concept, designand communication. Proven track record of directing both on and off-line creative development, design and execution.Position works directly with clients and key client leaders. Services include but not limited to: design research, market strategy, design concept, art direction, presentation, photo-shoots, photography, illustration, production, press checks,vendor collaboration, budgeting, and managing project timeline. Partial Client Accounts: Avid Marketing Group, Primi Foods Inc., Christmas Tree Shops

Augus t ’ 01 t o P r e sen t

Senior Graphic Designer, Moseley Corporation, Franklin, MAFood & Beve rage Spec i a l i s t s i n B rand i ng , Pac kag i ng , Mer chand i s i n g , P romo t i ona l , Env i ronmen ta l Des i gn .Position reported directly to creative director and key client leaders. Responsibilities included: design concept, art direction, presentation, photo-shoots, production, press checks, vendor outsourcing, budgeting, and managing project timeline while managing two to three junior designers.Partial Client Accounts: Nestle, Unilever, Bertucci’s, Chili’s, Travel Centers of America

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Graphic Designer, BrandEquity International, Newton, MA B rand Consu l t an t s i n B rand I den t i t y /Nam ing , Packag i ng , and Env i ronmen ta l Des i gn .Position reported directly to creative director and key client leaders. Responsibilities included: brand and market research, design research, design concept, art direction, illustration, and presentation.Partial Client Accounts: Staples, Sara Lee, O-Cedar, Sportcraft, Andover Powerflex, Whitehouse Foods

Art Director, Bose Corporation, North American Sales Division, Framingham, MABose Fac t o r y Ou t l e t S t o re s and Re ta i l Pa r t ne r P romo t i on s .Position reported directly to communications art director and internal client leaders. Responsibilities included:design concept, art direction, presentation, photo-shoots, press checks, illustration, production, vendor outsourcing,travel to retail partners, budgeting, and managing project timeline.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Art Director, Black & Decker, U.S. Household Products Division, Shelton, CTCo rpo ra t e Des i gn , Package Des i gn , and Co l l a t e ra l Des i gn .Position reported directly to creative manager. Responsibilities included: design concept, presentation,direction, photo-shoots, press checks, budgeting, vendor outsourcing, and managing project timeline.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS:

Strategic leadership and collaboration skills. Inspirational and transformational management skills. Creative problem solving and decision making skills. Intense drive for results with driven Innovation.

Adobe Creative Suites: llustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and Acrobat. Quark Xpress and Freehand.Prepress, and print production knowledge. Various digital and tradional illustration styles and techniques.

MS Office, Dreamweaver, Coding, Joomla, Web Design/UI, UX knowledge, and content management systems.

CONTRACT ACCOUNTS:

Avid Marketing Group, Primi Foods Inc., Vette Corporation, Inergy Group, Christmas Tree Shops,Daniel Chapter One, Premium Power Corporation, Creative Partners, The First Years, Northeast Engineers Inc.,APC/Schneider Electric, Mathews Marketing, The Link Agency, Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, Crabtree & Evelyn, The Vaughan Company, Mahoney & Bley Associates, Monica Brant/Fitness Olympian, FedCon Corporation,BrandEquity International, Encompass Design, Robert Selame Associates, Cohen & Friedberg Associates,NEBS, Connecticut Mutual Insurance, Lerman Container.

A W A R D S / H O N O R S :

Packaging & Structure Design Award; Sara Lee's, "TOZ" Sock Store 4-Pack (BEI)Packaging & Structure Design Award; Andover Powerflex Tape Packaging (BEI)

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ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS:

Promoter, Natural Body Builder, Competitor, Personal Health & Training, Guitar, Music, The Arts, Photography,Nature & Environment, Collector, Sports, Life & The Great Outdoors!

portfolio and references available upon request