Cathy Vidal
1998 Route 112.Apt 35A.Coram.NY.11727
[t] 631.875.2202 [e]
Work Experience
Stony Brook University Research FoundationStony Brook New York 2012
Clinical Research Coordinator
Organized and maintained research projects for Stony Brook OBGYN research department. Interacted with outside agencies for research compliance, drafted IRB proposal grants, conducted light lab work and aided in collection of patient information as well as samples.
Searles Graphics Yaphank New York 2011-2012
Graphic Artist/ Illustrator
Conceptualize media for various businesses to include, logos, branding and print collateral. Additional responsibilities include advertising advice and facilitate client meeting.
E.Gluck Corporation/Armitron Watches Long Island City New York 2009- 2011
Graphic Designer/Marketing Associate
Design watches in line with the latest fashion trends for Macys, Nordstrom, Kohls,, JC Penney and Walmart. Illustrated advertisements featured in Oprah Magazine, Nylon, BOHO and Metro. Developed learning products for children as well as produced collateral for print to include technical instructions, POP, packaging, displays, logo design and media for the Golden Globes, Emmys and Sundance Film Festival gifting rooms.
Stony Brook University Department of Biology Stony Brook New York 2008-2009
Graphic Support
Provided custom illustrations to support teaching material for reviews in foundation biology course.
Lackmann Culinary Services/Compass Group USA Stony Brook New York 2008- 2010
Graphic Designer
Illustrated eye catching event posters, logos, collateral, POP and digital advertisements. Additional responsibilities included collaboration on marketing promotions and presentations, research and copy writing, creating custom signage and fabrication of prototypes.
Starbucks Coffee Company Selden New York 2001-2004, 2007-2008
Shift Supervisor
Resolved customer service issues. Managed shift and deployment of co-workers. Placed product orders, handled POP, displays and product placement.
Cycle Source Group LLC Yaphank New York 2004-2006
Assistant Art Director/ Graphic and Production Artist
Designed premier product lines and marketing media for high profile clientele. Responsibilities included rendering new product designs, generating product specifications, packaging design, custom illustrated artwork and trade show graphics. Established communication with overseas factories for production.
Weatherproof Garment Company and MV Sport Bayshore New York 2000-2002
Assistant Art Director/ Production and Embroidery Artist
SkillsEducation
Customer Service Adobe AcrobatStony Brook University
Baking DreamweaverRespiratory Care Program, Current
Illustrator Quark Express
InDesign Microsoft OfficeSuffolk Community College
Graphic Design, 1999-2001
United States Army
United States Army Chemical Corp. School, 1996