Allow me to re-introduce myself...
The name is Dany - I'm a Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate from UNLV with an emphasis in graphic design. I follow the grid closely and believe organization is key. I name ALL my layers and am a sucker for clean/minimal design. Fueled by gummi bears and iced coffee my mind is constantly thinking of new projects. In my spare time I like to travel and check out live music. I also like to experiment with photography and motion design.
Experience
Jr. Art Director - Tao Group Hospitality
January 2022 - Present
Design collateral and develop concepts for both print and digital assets across the international portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, & daylife venues.
Marketing Art Director - Greenspun Media Group
September 2015 - January 2022
Advertisement design and promotional collateral for various accounts and in-house marketing events.
Graphic Designer - Greenspun Media Group (Las Vegas Magazine)
July 2012 - September 2015
Editorial design and conceptualization for features/covers along with layout of Vegas2Go.
Art Direction for premiere issue of Construction Las Vegas.
Art Director - The Rebel Yell
August 2010 - May 2012
Layout cover and inserts of the newspaper while fulfilling art requests from
section editors by creating graphics/illustrations or delegating assignments
to staff/freelance photographers.
Director of Imaging - MovieGoods Inc.
May 2007 - August 2011
Supervised all small/large format print production along with retouching an extensive library of movie and memorabilia posters for web presentation, prepress production, and new product development.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts | University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2007 - 2012
• Dean's Honor List
• Scholarship recipient of: Millennium Scholarship; Richard R. &
Deborah Ann Roe Scholarship; UNLV Grant; Devos Scholarship
• Member of American Advertising Federation
Exhibitions
• Celebrate LV's Artists for Autism - Skateboard | City of the World Gallery | Oct. 2013
• Celebrate LV's Artists for Autism- Guitar | Lou Ruvo Center | Apr. 2013
• Exposing What's Beneath | Hank Greenspun School of Journalism | May 2012
• BFA Exhibition | Donna Beam & Grant Hall Gallery - UNLV | Apr. - May 2012
• Dancescapes & Landscapes | NACC - Adelaide, Australia | Mar. 2012
• Fringe In The Vines | Paxton Vineyards - McLaren Vale, South Australia | Mar. 2012
• LIGHTS: Interactive Design Experience | Grant Hall Gallery - UNLV | Dec. 2011
• BFA/MFA Auction | MCQ Fine Art | Nov. 2011
Honors
2021
• Best In-House Advertising - Nevada Press Association
First, Second, & Third place
• Best Digital Ad - Nevada Press Association
First place
• Best Print Ad - Nevada Press Association
Second & Third place
2020
• Best Digital Animated Ad - Nevada Press Association
First place
• Best Digital Static Ad - Nevada Press Association
First place
• Best In-House Advertising - Nevada Press Association
Third place
• Special Section or Campaign (Advertising) -
Nevada Press Association
First & Third place, Las Vegas Weekly
2019
• Best Animated Ad - Nevada Press Association
First, Second, & Third place
• Best Digital Static Ad - Nevada Press Association
First & Third place
• Best In-House Promotion - Nevada Press Association
First & Third place
2018
• Best Print Ad - Nevada Press Association
First, Second, & Third place
• Best In-House Promotion - Nevada Press Association
First & Second place
• Best Online Ad - Nevada Press Association
First place
2017
• Best Print Ad - Nevada Press Association
First & Third place
• Best In-House Promotion - Nevada Press Association
First & Second place
• Best Online Ad - Nevada Press Association
Second place
2016
• Best Print Ad - Nevada Press Association
First place
2014
• Best Page Designer(s) - Magazine - Nevada Press Association
Third place
• Best Page One Design - Magazine - Nevada Press Association
First place, LVM Creative Staff
• Best Overall Design - Magazine - Nevada Press Association
Third place, LVM Creative Staff
2011 (UNLV)
• Winner of Holiday Card Contest
UNLV Foundation
• Winner of President's Holiday Card Contest
UNLV President's Office
References available upon request.
And you are?
Enough about me. Let me know how I can help your business! Drop me a line if you're interested in collaborating or would like a quote on my design or photography services.