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Chris Cervellera
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Employment History
President / Creative Director
Swerve Communications Group, LLC; Tampa, FL
(2009 – Present)
- Managed the daily operations of an advertising and creative communications agency including: accounting, client management, marketing strategy, and overall creative direction for our company and the clients we represent
- Successful in developing and managing new branding and communications plans for various businesses and organizations
- Strategically coordinated the planning, development, quality, and delivery of various creative services
Graphic/Multimedia Designer
PAR, Inc. (Psychological Assessment Resources); Tampa (Lutz), FL
(Nov. 2007 – Present)
- Main source for creative direction for marketing collateral for various multimedia venues including: print (catalogs and direct mail), web (existing online presence and development of new presence), multimedia efforts (videos, tradeshow displays, etc.)
- Provided valuable knowledge in improving various processes and workflows to making production more efficient
- Integral in the rebranding of PAR along with the development of PAR's new online presence and various social media strategies
- Represented department on various committees including PAR’s web development and iPhone APP development committees
Graphic Designer / Production Assistant
Merit Advertising Corp; Ocala, FL
(May 2004 – Dec. 2004 &
Oct. 2005 – Nov. 2007)
- Designed and created campaigns and resources for use by a wide range of clients including: catalogs, periodicals, newspaper & magazine ads, direct mail, online, and other multimedia formats
- Developed and managed various online presences for various companies and organizations
- Worked directly with clients in tailoring advertising solutions that were affordable and effective
Radio Personality / DJ
Rock-it Productions; Ocala, FL
(Jul. 2004 – Jun. 2007)
- Hosted/Produced multiple nightly radio shows for "Rock-it Radio" on Daystar 89.5 FM (26,000 watt station - covering 1,000,000 people in Central Florida)
- Designed program schedule with different segments that increased listener participation and feedback through listener driven phone and email segments
Education
University of South Florida - Tampa, FL
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication
- Maintained a 3.7 GPA
- Completed degree while working full-time at PAR, Inc. and Swerve Communications Group, LLC
Central Florida Community College - Ocala, FL
- Associate of Arts in Mass Communications
- Completed degree while working full-time at Merit Advertising Corp.
Skills & Abilities
- Project management and creative direction skills
- Knowledge and expertise in various creative software programs including: the Adobe Creative Suite (CS3 & CS4)
- Excellent communication skills as an experienced in public speaker, radio host, and writer
Community Involvement
- Segment co-chair of the Emerge Young Professional Program of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
- Plans and coordinates monthly volunteer projects for young professionals
Request references by emailing me@chriscervellera.com or read a few testimonials.
