Cheryl is a gift. She always exceeds expectation and has creative talent and technical expertise. She does not just do her job but helps me to do mine at the highest possible level.
About
Who is Cheryl Hark?
Cheryl graduated from New York University with a Master of Science in Digital Imaging and Design and a Certificate of Graphic Design. She also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Cum Laude from the University of Michigan, and has provided her creative services to prestigious organizations including The United Nations, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Ford Models and TimeOut NY magazine in New York City. After five years at Stribling & Associates where she single handedly built an art department from the ground up, and upon completion of a total corporate rebranding project, Cheryl accepted a position with one of the nation's top universities.
Cheryl is a driven designer with excellent organization skills, while being an equally successful independent worker and team player. Nearing a decade of professional experience, she brings creativity, ingenuity and avidity to any client and project.
Non Profit
Cheryl heavily supports non-profit and charity work and has been a NY Cares and Taproot Foundation volunteer for over five years. As a NY Cares team leader, Cheryl heads projects addressing a variety of New York City areas of need such as the homeless community, seniors and children, animals, environment and emergency support.
Through the Taproot Foundation, Cheryl exercises her creative mind outside her professional life while simultaneously giving back to the community. In addition, she participates regularly in fundraising, charity events and volunteerism.
Portfolio
Impact News
United Nations Resident Coordinator newsletter.
Columbia Reunion
Program of events for Reunion at Columbia College
NY4P
Annual Report for New Yorkers for Parks.
Admitted Students Day
Law school Admitted Students Day invitation
Alvanon
Assorted marketing materials for corporate promotion.
Wedding Invitation
Custom invitation for luxury-wedding featured in Quest magazine. Additional samples here.
Hauser Global Law School Dinner
Chinese New Year themed gate-fold invitation with coordinating RSVP and envelopes
ROC-United
Annual report and marketing brochure for non-profit organization with pocket and business card holder.
Stribling Private Brokerage
Trifolded brochure for luxury residential real estate listing.
Marc by Marc Jacobs
10th anniversary mailer for nation-wide celebratory events for Marc and Marc Jacobs, hosted by Bloomingdale's.
The Plaza Penthouse
Tri-fold brochure for the very high end Plaza Penthouse 2009.
Resume
A consummate professional in every way. Creative, resourceful, and one who works tirelessly to produce the desired results.
EDUCATION
New York University
New York City, NY
Professional Certificate in Graphic Design
August 2006
New York University
New York City, NY
Master of Science in Digital Imaging and Design
December 2005
Dean’s Graduate Fellowship and Graduate Scholarship
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design
December 2002
Cum Laude, Dean’s list and Class Honors
EXPERIENCE
Law School
New York City, NY
Graphic Designer
January 2012 to Present
Lead designer in the Office of Communications at the nation's 6th top Law School responsible for visual projects including custom event invitations, posters, programmes, e-signs, e-newsletter templates, alumni magazine and website/app design. Additional responsibilities include press checks, specification writing, quote analysis, illustration commission, photo direction, art research/purchase, purchase orders and billing. Also assume Creative Director duties when supervisor is unavailable or on vacation, including management of freelance designers and junior staff, project trafficking, and approval of designs for production.
Stribling & Associates
New York City, NY
Creative Director
October 2006 to January 2012
Collaborated with managerial team on corporate rebranding while maintaining quality and identity control of marketing materials for luxury residential real estate brokerage firm. Designed, coordinated printing and delivery of all marketing materials for multiple offices in Manhattan. In charge of corporate identity, management of a team of photographers and designers, recruited and worked with external agencies and vendors.
Alvanon
New York City, NY
3D Modeler and Graphic Designer
September 2004 to May 2006
Developed virtual bodies in Maya, worked with production coordinators and clients or manufacturers to prepare and execute projects. Also acted as in-house Graphic Designer independently responsible for complete maintenance and design of corporate identity and marketing material as well as website design.
Ford Models
New York City, NY
Scanner/Retoucher
October 2003 to September 2004
Scanned, retouched and color corrected photographs of high fashion models represented by nationwide Ford offices. Maintained online model portfolios and coordinate image trafficking.
EVERYTHING ELSE
Software and Skills
• PC/Mac - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
• Experience with app and web design and familiarity with HTML.
• Art direction, photo shoot styling, digital and offset printing.
Freelance
On a freelance, collaborative and pro-bono basis, design a broad range of projects including wedding invitations, websites, identity and branding, annual reports etc.
Notable clients include:
• Atlantic Records/Warner Music Group
• Columbia University
• Compass Realty
• Marc by Marc Jacobs in partnership with Bloomingdale’s
• Time Out New York
• The Taproot Foundation - New Yorkers for Parks, Restaurant Opportunities Center United, The Shakespeare Society, Read Alliance.
• United Nations Development Group
Awards & Achievements
• Lifetime member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, December 1999.
• First prize winner at the Materials Research Society 08 “Science as Art” competition, resulting in slideshow feature and interactive puzzle on The Discovery Channel’s website and invitation to participate in the International NanoArt Festival, April 2008.
Contact
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