Co-Founder + Creative Director at Fuel Brand Inc / Creators of the fuelbrandnetwork.com
Rochester, New York Area
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- Co-Founder + Creative Director at Fuel Brand Group
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- Art Director at WROC-TV | WUHF-TV
- Adjunct Professor at Bryant & Stratton College
- Graphic Designer at WDBurdick Company
- Graphic Designer at Holt Architects, P.C.
- Education
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- Rochester Institute of Technology
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Adelle Charles’s Summary
Eight years of experience in development direction and design of print advertising, corporate identity, collateral design, display, packaging, website and broadcast design. Work closely with internal clients to review design needs and proposals. Convey and advise regarding design direction and coordinate/manage projects. I have a strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a fast paced environment. Working knowledge of the print production process with the ability to exhibit creativity, think
independently, lead and work productively in a team environment.
Adelle Charles’s Specialties:
Brand Identity and Development
Web & Print Design
Adelle Charles’s Experience
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Co-Founder + Creative Director
Fuel Brand Group
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Creators of the fuelbrandnetwork.com
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Art Director
WROC-TV | WUHF-TV
(Design industry)
2003 — 2009 (6 years)
Manage the creative development, production, process and overall design standards for WROC & WUHF. Head print production scheduling and allocate resources to projects where necessary. Coordinate and design materials for news, new media, promotions and sales on a daily basis. Created usage guidelines to uphold consistent branding.
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Adjunct Professor
Bryant & Stratton College
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)
December 2004 — January 2007 (2 years 2 months)
Taught a couple classes a semester at Bryant & Stratton College in the Graphic Design Major. Taught the following: Graphic Design I: QuarkXPress & Photoshop. Graphic Design II: Design Fundamentals.
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Graphic Designer
WDBurdick Company
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
2003 — 2003 (less than a year)
Designed the company website and all print material. Worked closely with clients regarding advertising projects, Corporate Identity, websites, signage and point of purchase displays.
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Graphic Designer
Holt Architects, P.C.
(Architecture & Planning industry)
2001 — 2003 (2 years)
Designed the company website. Worked closely with the Marketing Director to design proposals and Signage Manual of Standards. Designed interactive flash presentations for Holt. Clients include: Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Cazenovia College, Cornell University, Colgate University and Ithaca College.
Adelle Charles’s Education
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Rochester Institute of Technology
BFA , Graphic Design , 1997 — 2001
- Activities and Societies:
- Softball Team, 3 years
Additional Information
Adelle Charles’s Websites:
Adelle Charles’s Groups:
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On Startups - The Community For Entrepreneurs -
RIT Alumni Group - Rochester Institute of Technology -
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Tweeple -
Web Standards Design + Development -
Designers Talk -
AIGA | the professional association for design -
WeAreJustCreative (WAJC) -
Fuel Brand Creative Network -
The Creative Spin
Adelle Charles’s Honors:
• Edward R. Murrow Award (Regional), Best News Documentary - 2006
Eye on Rochester: The Pregnancy Codes – Role: Art Director, Designer
• NYS Emmy Award, Best News Special - 2006
Eye on Rochester: The Pregnancy Codes – Role: Art Director, Designer
• Bronze Telly Award - 2006
Television Image Campaign: Station Image – Role: Art Director, Designer
Adelle Charles’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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