Andrew Ro

Past

• Creative Director at Sharewell Group
• Interactive Art Director at PC Mall
• New Media Art Director at Pasadena Advertising

• Art Director at Cosmo Cosmetics
• Interactive Art Director at Image World, Seoul, Korea
• Art Director at Graphics Park Advertising
• Graphic Designer at EZC International, Inc.
• Technical Illustrator at Continental Graphics

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Education

• California State University-Long Beach

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Internet

Andrew Ro’s Summary

In depth understanding of the entire design process from initial brief to final delivery.

Knowledge of information and interaction design including site architecture, user interfaces and navigations schemes.

A full awareness of interface and navigational design, color and typography with attention to detail and quick creative thinking.

Vast experience designing in various multimedia formats: websites, microsites, e-mail campaigns, rich media units, banner ads and motion design.

Experience combining businnes and creative goals when creating unique design solutions.

Strong communication and problem solving skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.

Proven experience in team and project management, inspiring creative teams, art & creative direction and client communication and presentation.

Andrew Ro’s Specialties:

Web Design, E-Commerce, CMS, Usability, UI, UX, Email Campaign, Affiliate Campaign, Creative and Art Direction, Concept Development, Interaction/Information Design, Project Planning, Userability Research, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Print Design, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, WYSIWYG Layout Tools.

Andrew Ro’s Experience

• Creative Director

  Sharewell Group

  (Privately Held; Internet industry)

  March 2007 — April 2009 (2 years 2 months)

  Responsible for developing conceptual design, creating and maintaining web site for clients including AsOnTV.com, ThinkFILM, AIG Insurance.
  
  Creation of online, advertising campaigns, and direct marketing materials.

• Interactive Art Director

  PC Mall

  (Public Company; MALL; Information Technology and Services industry)

  July 2002 — February 2007 (4 years 8 months)

  Responsible for developing conceptual design, and creating e-commerce web site for MacMall.com, PCMall.com and OnSale.com.
  
  Oversee the entire online campaigns and operate and manage online design team.
  
  Helped launch new overseas design group, hired and trained 5 web designers in Manila.
  
  The scope of projects included market research, site architecture, navigation design, implementation and maintenance of website.

• New Media Art Director

  Pasadena Advertising

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  April 1999 — December 2001 (2 years 9 months)

  Responsible for developing conceptual design, updating and creating web site for clients including BackSaver, Krause's Custom Crafted Furniture, Mayfield Senior School, Castro Convertibles, Strouds - The Linen Experts, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Basque Market, San Antonio Winery, Clothestime, and Armstrong Garden Center. The scope of projects included market research, site architecture, navigation system, implementation and maintenance of website.

• Art Director

  Cosmo Cosmetics

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Cosmetics industry)

  August 1998 — February 1999 (7 months)

  Responsible for developing conceptual design, collateral, packaging, retail display, promotions, and print.

• Interactive Art Director

  Image World, Seoul, Korea

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Graphic Design industry)

  June 1997 — June 1998 (1 year 1 month)

  Responsible for developing web site design, collateral, packaging, retail display, promotions, print and outdoor advertising for clients including Samsung Electronics, Daewoo Motor, LG Internet, etc.

• Art Director

  Graphics Park Advertising

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  January 1997 — May 1997 (5 months)

  Responsible for developing collateral, packaging, promotions, print and advertising.

• Graphic Designer

  EZC International, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

  December 1995 — December 1996 (1 year 1 month)

  Responsible for developing collateral, packaging, retail display, promotions, print, and advertising.

• Technical Illustrator

  Continental Graphics

  (Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Aviation & Aerospace industry)

  June 1992 — June 1995 (3 years 1 month)

  Render illustrations in pencil and ink thru extensive research and interpretation of blue prints, for illustrated parts catalogs for of aircraft(Boeing, McDonnell Douglas).

Andrew Ro’s Education

• California State University-Long Beach

  BFA , Graphic Design , 1991 — 1995

Additional Information

Andrew Ro’s Interests:

Mac, iPhone, Photography, Digital Camera,

Andrew Ro’s Groups:

•    Apple Professionals
•    Online Advertising Professionals
•    Mac Users
•    Apple iPhone Enthusiasts
•    Web Developer & Graphic Designer
•    Canon EOS Digital Photography
•    Apple fans

Andrew Ro’s Honors:

Awards of Excellence Program for CASE District VII has chosen Mayfield Senior School as Award of Distinction.

Omni Intermedia Awards has chosenMayfield Senior School as Award of Bronze.

Communicator Awards has chosen Mayfield Senior School as Award of Distinction.

Andrew Ro’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
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