Alex Pabian

Graphic Designer

Miami, FL, USA
alexpabian@yahoo.com
http://www.alexpabian.com/
Work Experience
Johannesburg, South Africa
Sep 2009 – Nov 2009
Minute Man Press
Graphic Design Intern
Did graphic design work for local businesses, mainly corporate branding and collateral. Conducted pre-press processes and assisted in web press printing. Involved in customer service, sales and general business administration
Miami, FL, USA
Oct 2010 – Mar 2012
Miami International University of Art & Design
Student Graphic Designer
Design and edit the MiVue University Newspaper. Designed collateral material for University events. Assisted Student Employment Advisors in the searching and posting of jobs throughout the University. Administrative duties as needed. Photographed University events e.g. Fashion Shows, Job Fairs and Quarterly Portfolio Reviews.
Miami, FL, USA
Mar 2012 – Present
Nativo
Art Director
Graphic Design & Art Direction, working on corporate branding projects, web design and basic coding, UX design for web, digital publishing, print design, illustration, design and management for social media. Clients include Red Bull, Mercantil Commercebank, A&E, University of Miami, UM International Motorcycles, Bdry Hair Salon.
Education
Miami, FL, USA
Mar 2009 – Dec 2012
Miami International University of Art & Design
BFA Graphic Design, Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA)
Languages
 
English (Native), Spanish (Beginner), Polish (Fluent), Afrikaans (Fluent)
Skills
 
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop LightRoom, Adobe In Design, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Flash, Wordpress, hand drawing, Technical Drawing, Brand design, Package Design, Creative Writing, Typography, Web Design, Art Direction, Digital Photography, Photo Editing, digital publishing, Logo Design, illustration
Awards
2012
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
2nd Place Best of Show
2010
ICMAD
Annual Young Designers Award
2011
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
Gold Student ADDY
2011
American Advertising Federation (AAF)
3 Silver Student ADDYs
2011
Miami International University of Art & Design
Annual Art Show: Honorable Mention
Involvement & Recognition
Featured on multiple design blogs, including: Branding Served, From Up North, SerialThriller and Design Revolution.

Ai Miami International University of Art & Design: Student Leadership Seminar
Winter 2011

Ai Miami International University of Art & Design: Design Honors Course Spring 2011
POP chosen and built for Muscle Milk store displays in select Publix Supermarkets in Florida

Gallery Appearances
July 2010 - OMBU Art Show, Miami FL
August 2010 - Bakehouse Art Complex, Miami FL
April 2011 – Art and Sole Exhibition, Bakehouse Art Complex, Miami FL

UBS MiArt Student Artist Mentorship Program 2011

Founder and President of Skraps (Ai MIU Student Organization promoting all things hand crafted and eco-friendly.)

Active member:
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami
MIU Multi Major (Ai MIU Student Organization)
Insomniad (Ai MIU Advertising Organization)
Miami International University of Art and Design Peer Mentor Group

Student board member for Quality Enhancement Program at Miami International University of Art and Design
Interests
Ballroom dance
I danced competitively in the past, and am now in a performing team.

Painting
I have taken part in several group exhibitions, and sell my work.

Languages:
I am fluent in English, Afrikaans & Polish, and am learning Spanish.

I’m a religious Formula 1 fan!