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Derek Lee
Problem Solver / Rockstar
www.ariesrockstar.com
derek lee | 917.622.5444
derek@ariesrockstar.com
Greetings;
My name is Derek Lee and I care about my projects. My design sense fuses traditional and
electronic media with energy and enthusiasm. I earned a BBA in Computer Information
Systems and Accounting and a BFA in Graphic Design and Multimedia. My education and
experience has provided opportunities for me at companies like: Time4Media, where I worked
on the Yachting, Motorboating and Saltwater Sportsman publications and websites, David
Yurman, where I obtained a consultant position in the visual department and Norma Kamali,
where I worked on the BARXV.com website. I also worked on promotional materials for David
Yurman’s holiday party and Norma Kamali’s summer clothing line party. I enjoy interacting with
clients and making ideas happen.
In a world where everything is mass produced and deadline driven, when was the last time you
took the time to form relationships with the people you work with? My design process is about
communication and interaction. Let’s get excited about a new project and tackle it head on, not
focusing on obstacles but on the end result and working back. I seek to keep the people I work
with stimulated and interested in collaborating towards creating something spectacular. My
philosophy towards design is like my cooking, don’t rush, take time and be highly critical.
Derek Lee | www.ariesrockstar.com
So, why should you give Derek a chance? The quality of anything is reflected by two important
elements: the quality of materials or ideas and the effort put into the project or execution. I truly
care about my work and I know if we work together, we can create something great. Take a
chance on me, you won’t regret it, if you do I’ll fire myself.
I look forward to hearing more about how I can work with you to make your ideas happen.
Please feel free to contact me at 917.622.5444 or derek@ariesrockstar.com, if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Derek Lee
-=[ Carpe Diem ]=-
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derek lee | 917.622.5444
derek@ariesrockstar.com
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Experience
Web / Graphic Designer
09.05 - Current
Time4Media 09.05 - Current
Responsible for print and web assets for Motorboating, Yachting and Saltwater Sportsman magazines
Maintained and updated resource pages and
speed tests on corporate websites using corporate content management tools and hand coding
Problem Solver / Rockstar
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01.02 - 09.03
Norma Kamali Inc.
Manipulated and edited digital and analog graphical materials for corporate website, media kits and
press releases
Maintained a network of 15 computers with tasks
ranging from upgrading and installing new components, setting up email accounts and creating user
level access
Redesigned and maintained corporate website
Responsible for creating promotional materials for
events like Norma Kamali’s swimsuit showcase in
the Hamptons
12.00 - 01.02
Visual Merchandiser
Edgetrade.com
Developed and maintained corporate website
Evaluated Ecommerce and shopping cart software
using MS IIS
Disseminated reports of emerging technologies to
upper management
Obtained and organized materials necessary for
uppermanagement presentations and meetings
Assisted Operations department, set up email
accounts and create new user logins on a Novell
platform
Assisted Vice President create a joint venture with
Dresner Bank and Royal Sun Alliance
Abercrombie and Fitch 09.03 - 09.05
Responsible for presentation, lighting and marketing of in store collateral in the 5th Ave flagship
store
Performed stylist duties on interior assets such as
models, bustforms and table forms
Created and maintained corporate ideals for in
store experience and atmosphere
Responsible for new merchandise previews and
seasonal clothing line rollout
06.05 - 09.05
Freelance
Obtained a consultant position in David Yurman’s
Visual Department
Collaborated in creating graphics ranging from
visual displays, posters, invitations and other
printed materials
Responsible for promotional collateral such as
gift baskets for the David Yurman holiday party
Responsible for purchase order and visual
department fund allocation
American Eagle 03.03 - 09.05
Responsible for creating and maintaining corporate aesthetic and atmosphere in the flagship
store on 34th St
Performed seasonal marketing collateral and
clothing line rollout and presentation
Organized merchandise and promotional material
layout throughout store
Education
CUNY Baruch
CUNY City College
Summary
David Yurman
Avalon
Created and designed promotional flyers for
events such as Art Week at Avalon and parties
promoted by resident DJ’s
03.03 - 09.05
Cave Gallery
Designed and maintained Cave Gallery’s website
and designed promotional material pertaining to
resident artists and gallery shows
BBA in Computer Information Systems and Accounting
BFA in Graphic Design and Multimedia
Graphic / Web design experience
Programming and Accounting skills
Studied Chinese calligraphy and Art in Nanjing, China
Strong Conceptual and Visual Skills
Problem Solver / Rockstar
dereklee | 917.622.5444
derek@ariesrockstar.com
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April 2005
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unanimous all
freshman pick
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to Wake Forest
55 - 53
Duke’s Sheldon
Williams named
ACC Defensive
Player of the Year
Tarheels
UNC beats Duke
$7.95
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the deal
ARCHITECTURE
Interactive Architecture : Robotecture
Interactive Architecture : Robotecture
iZoo
Nice class_ Crazy exhibit - Based on
Architecture teaching humans how to
behave
Eco-Robotics
Great Studio - In Progress - Check
back for full scale prototypes - The
motivation for this studio lies in
extending current techniques and
technologies used to accomplish
sustainable design in architecture.
Projects will take advantage of simple
technologies that can optimize the
performance of passive, low-tech
principles of sustainability
iSpa
AMAZING! Understand that everyting is moving and reacting!
Interactive Restaurant (Art Center)
“Foxy” Interactive Restaurant
As this is really an incredible project
that was exhibited at the JACC in
downtown LA - Watch the Movie
The End of Mechanics (Cal Poly)
endofmechanics
Great Workshop - In Progress - The
focus is to obtain an understanding of
such Interactive Architecture applications and the role that smart materials
will play in this area.
Systems Sight and Sound (Hong
Kong PolyU)
Systems Sight and Sound
A Great course in Hong Kong taught
with Yasu Santo and Catherine Hu.
Kinetics and CAD-CAM
A bit of a headache of a class - A good lesson in
dealing with the realities of doing a public project in
downtown LA! Som nice projects though.
IKS
Course taught at MIT. In these days we had to use
LEGOS for the robotics! Pretty good Prototype models
and good Inverse Kinematic Models