resume miguel ibarra

Objective

Experienced professional inGraphic Communication islooking to provide creativity andexpertise to companies with aphilosophy of excellence andgrowth.

Summary

Unique blend of exceptional technical and analytical design capabilities combined with leadership skills and experience in creative conceptualization and business fundamentals applied to integrated communication programs. Over ten years of experience in design management, branding packaging and graphic communication programs.

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Education

University California Irvine. UCI.Irvine, CA.University Extension, Computer Design program, 1995.

Universidad AutónomaMetropolitana. UAM.Mexico City, Mexico. B.A. Design for Graphic Communication, 1980.

Universidad NacionalAutónoma de México. UNAM.Mexico City, MexicoNational School of DesignGraphic Design Program, 1978.

Universitá di RomaRome, ItalyItalian Language & Art History.

University College LondonLondon, EnglandEnglish Language & Art History.

Skills

• Project Management and business strategic planning.• Statistical analysis and reporting.• Experienced in the design and implementation of extensive corporate ID and branding programs.• Extensive experience implementing packaging design programs and

• Extensive experience on graphic communications, art and photo

• Extensive knowledge of prepress,

silkscreen and printing production.• Languages: Fluent in both English and Spanish (Read, Write, Speak). Some Italian.• Over 10 yearsyears experience in Graphic

and Microsoft Suite applications.

Portfolio & ReferencesAvailable upon request.

Personal InterestsFamily, Learning and Discovery, History, History of Art, Modern Art,Photography, Archaeology, Bonsai,Art, International Travel, Suizeki, Primitive Cultures, Lingüistics,Squash, Cycling, Racquetball.

Miguel Ibarra • Branding and Packaging Designer• Art Direction/ Project Management• Creative Concept Development

October 1993- May 1997

Design & Communications Director Barravox, Inc. Irvine, CA Created the infrastructure for a packaging company dedicated to the gourmet gift industry. Designed complete product line, directedvendors. Negotiated budgets and supervised all aspects of production and photography. Designed corporate image, catalogues and advertisements for printed media. Developed the company from it’s creation to a level of 2.45 million dollars in sales in three years.

Professional Experience

Nov 1983- Jan 1994

Creative and Art DirectorI&C Design. Newport Beach, CA• ATK/ VEGE North America. Directed and implemented corporate image and graphic communication program for a forty-million dollar importer of European and Japanese automotive performance parts, including printed media, catalogues, brochures, signage, advertising and other collateral materials.

• PINSEEKER Golf. Directed, implementedand managed corporate ID program, developing brand applications for golf product lines and retail packaging, wholesale and retail product catalogues and brochures.

• Directed diverse graphic communication, collateral and packaging programs for customers: The Irvine Co., Bromar, Inc., Troxel Cycling, Bramalea Homes, Sandling Homes, Home Americair, OC Memorial MC,Ethicair, Marche Gourmand and others.

Mar 1981- Nov 1983

Art Director/ Senior Designer The Sanborn Company, Newport Beach, CA, Advertising Agency.

• Directed art department and managed

• Managed a team of three designers & production artists• Designed corporate identity programs, packaging, advertising and collateral print.• Coordinated and supervised technical production and negotiated production/printing budgets and vendor relations.

July 2008- Aug 2015

Creative Director, Graphics Gibson Overseas, Inc. Commerce, CA

Developing, implementing and managing the Corporate Branding and Retail Brands program for an international manufacturer and distributor of home products with sales of $250+million.

Directing an in-house team of 18 creative professionals in the areas of Graphic Design, Photography, Packaging Design and Trade Show planning. Overseeing the creation and production of collateral materials, catalogues, direct mail,e-commerce and corporate website.Planning and managing design and production for 2,000+ packaging projects, supervising production of 1,000+ conceptual packaging prototypes per year.

Scheduling and supervising project allocationMonitoring, analyzing, and

reporting on team/ department productivity.

Coordinating, managing and negotiating outsourcing for design services both locally and through providers in China and Mexico. Supervising lithographic, corrugation and

Planning quality assurance methodology, assesing and training service capabilities from China suppliers.

Coordinating interdepartmental functions and strategizing with Marketing, Sales, Supply chain, Human Relations and Product Development while implementing national and international branding programs .

June 1997- June 2008

Design & Communications Director Triquad, Inc. Costa Mesa, CACreated and developed Business Plan fora gourmet packaging company catering to

Designed packaging-

vendor relations. Negotiated budgets and supervised all facets of production, overseeingthe creation of all content materials for catalogues, trade shows and advertising, as well as website and e-commerce advertising. Implemented a comprehensiveintegrated sales, merchandising and branding program, supervising web and print media projects, as well as direct mail and collateral applications.

the gift industry.

production procedures.

studio direction.

Portfolio www.eibaranfrei.com



Partial List of Brands

OsterSunbeam

Crock PotNambéFrench BullIsaac MizrahiPioneer WomanMartha StewartHome EssentialsMainstays

GeorgeBetter H&GHometrendsCoca ColaPeanutsBarravoxTriquadTroxelPinseeker GolfATK N. AmericaVEGE Motoren

Partial List of Retailers

WalmartDillard’sMacy’sBed, Bad & BeyondNordstromSears HoldingsKMartJC PenneysCostcoSam’s ClubKroger

TargetHome DepotCVSSafewayRite AidPublixAmazon.comKohlsTJXMeijerHEB

BJ’s ClubALDIAAFESRoss StoresBig LotsMichael’sBurlington CoatBelkBon TonShopkoASDA

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