Stony Brook University Research Foundation Stony Brook New York 2012

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