PORTFOLIO - Sesko Creative

PORTFOLIO
CLIENT: National Geographic |
PROJECT: Icons of Power DVD Packaging & Title Treatment
Style Frames
Spreads
Cover
CLIENT: National Geographic Channel |
PROJECT: Upfront 2006-07
CLIENT: National Geographic |
PROJECT: DVD Packaging & Title Treatments
CLIENT: National Geographic |
PROJECT: Various DVD Packaging & Title Treatments
Inside Spread
Cover
Booklet
CLIENT: The Nature Conservancy
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PROJECT: Newsletter Collateral
Press Kit
Print Ad - concept
CLIENT: Discovery Health Channel
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Dr. G: Medical Examiner
Winner of 2005 Bronze BDA Award for 2-D Press Kit
CLIENT: National Geographic |
PROJECT: Various HTML Email Blasts
Print Ad - Toolbelt Diva
Print Ad - Design Rivals
CLIENT: Discovery Home Channel
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PROJECT: Brand Campaign
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CLIENT: Travel Channel
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PROJECT: Instant Upgrade
CD Case
posters
CLIENT: Various Musical Acts
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PROJECT: CD case & Poster
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Print Ad
CLIENT: Discovery Health Channel
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PROJECT: National Body Challenge
Print Ad Spread
Print Ad Spread
Print Ad Spread
CLIENT: Discovery Health Channel
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PROJECT: Brand Sampling Campaign
DVD & TITLE
Letterhead
Press Folder
CLIENT: National Geographic Channel |
PROJECT: A Man Among Wolves
Print Advertising - Sweepstakes
Press Teaser: Custom Cigar Box with Bubblegum Cigars
CLIENT: Discovery Health Channel
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PROJECT: Baby Week 2003
Winner of 2003 Silver BDA Award for Press Kit design.
Letterhead and Diecut Rolodex card
Press Kit Pocket Folder
CLIENT: TLC
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PROJECT: TLC Daytime Press Kit
Print Ad - The Science of Lance
Show Title Treatment
CLIENT: Discovery Channel
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PROJECT: The Science of Lance
Quarterly Newsletter
Conference Logo and Program
CLIENT: International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics (ISSX) |
Conference Logo and Program
PROJECT: Newsletter and Conference programs
Logo / ID
Web Site
Luggage Tag
Conference Program and Registration Brochure
CLIENT: Manugistics, Inc. |
PROJECT: enVISION Conference Materials
Winner of 2002 American Graphic Design Awards for Logo and Brochure Design
Whitepaper
Client Profile
Solution Overview
Industry Brochure
CLIENT: Manugistics, Inc.
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PROJECT: Collateral System
CLIENT: VARIOUS
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PROJECT: Logos and Title Treatments
Patrick Sesko |
Art Director - Designer
Design tells us who we are, where to go, and what to do!
EXPERIENCE
Principal | SESKO Creative - 2000 - Present
Founder of Sesko Creative - a design company. Concept, art direct, and design all projects from concept to completion.
Senior Designer/Art Director | Discovery Communications, Inc. - April 2003 - November 2005
Contract position. Primary function is to concept, sketch, design, and execute ad campaigns, collateral, websites, title treatments,
press kits, and all other print media for Discovery Health Channel to support its on-air lineup. Met with internal clients to present
ideas and concepts. Aided in the concepting, coordination and art direction of photoshoots. Designed identity and collateral campaign for the Discovery Health National Body Challenge which became the most successful campaign of the year. Over 300,000 people registered for the Challenge as a result of the campaign. Also teamed up with other networks as time permitted.
Senior Designer | Manugistics, Inc. - July 1999 - March 2003
Designed corporate identities, collateral, web sites, trade show signage, presentations, and special projects. Coordinated photo
shoots, and managed all projects from concept to completion. Responsible for vendor selection and quality control. Implemented
an on-demand collateral database which allowed a workforce of more than 1,000 people have access to designed collateral. This
resulted in printing savings of more than $10,000 per quarter.
Graphic Designer > Art Director | Design Studio - September 1995 - May 1999
Met with clients to determine their design needs. Designed logos, brochures, ads, signage, and various other collateral. Managed
a team 5 of designers. Delegated work to staff based on strengths and art directed all projects. Coordinated production of all
projects by specifying printing techniques, administering press checks, and maintaining production schedules and budgets to
ensure high quality work.
17830 Lochness Circle
Olney, Maryland 20832
301-260-2682 | patrick@sesko.com
SKILLS
> Seasoned Designer with Art Direction
and Management Experience
> Proficient on Mac OS and PC platforms
> Team Leader and Motivator
> Creative Project Management
from Concept to Completion
> Thorough Knowledge of Printing
and Pre-Press Process
> Hands-on
> Presentation Skills
> Web Design
> Logo Design
> Concepting
> Photoshoot Art Direction
> Illustration Capabilities
Printing Production Manager | Rockville Printing & Graphics - August 1994 - August 1996
Met with clients to determine printing needs. Managed all printed projects through all facets of production, from
pre-press to bindery. Administered press checks on most projects. Worked closely with designers to ensure accurate reproduction
of printed material. Estimated printing costs per project to ensure most cost-effective way to produce a piece.
EXPERIENCE + SKILLS
Patrick Sesko |
Art Director - Designer
Design tells us who we are, where to go, and what to do!
17830 Lochness Circle
Olney, Maryland 20832
301-260-2682 | patrick@sesko.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts | Salisbury State University | May 1994
Art Major with Concentration in Graphic/Advertising Design
Flash Bootcamp | Westlake Internet Training | October 2001
A one week advanced class learning Flash and Actionscript through hands-on training
Macromedia User Conference Attendee | New York | March 2001
HOW Design Conference | 2002, 2007
TOOLS
QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Macromedia Freehand,
Macromedia Flash, Sense of Humor, Macromedia Dreamweaver, WYSIWYG HTML Editors,
Working Knowledge of HTML, Sketchbook, Music, NERF® Dart gun for unruly clients, Toys
AWARDS
American Graphic Design Award 2002 | Excellence in Logo Design
American Graphic Design Award 2002 | Excellence in Brochure Design
Silver BDA Design Award 2003 | Press Kit Design
Bronze BDA Design Award 2005 | Press Kit Design
References available upon request.
EDUCATION + TOOLS + AWARDS