Janessa Gursky

Orlando, FL

currently: Job hunting

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How would you describe your dream job in 10 words or less?

Thought Provoking / Challenging / Inspiring / Humble / Provocative / Revolutionary / Playful / Honest / Dyn - o - mite!

Posted @ 01:01PM, April 26, 2008 by Janessa Gursky | Permalink
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Work history

Maximum Impact April 2007 to the present
Art Director / Production Manager

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How would you describe your time at Maximum Impact?

Maximum Impact has taught me how to work among very strong personalities and even more dominate clients. I learned all about large format printing and large format production of various material (acrylic, Formica, wood). Basically I was able to adapt my childhood dream of becoming a set designer onto the contemporary stage of alternate advertising solutions!... read more
WannaBe Designs January 2007 to the present
Creative Director / Freelance

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How would you describe your time at WannaBe Designs?

WannaBe is my freelance design studio. I continue to work with previous employers as well as up and coming agencies. I am an Award winning Designer / Art Director who can balances the big budget ideas with the zero budget reality; websites, advertisements, promotional pieces, posters, mock-ups, packaging, catalogs, restoration, invitations, marketing & promotion. I not only conceptualize & execute, but I'm also very knowledgeable with pre-press and on-press responsibilities.... read more
Abkco Music & Records March 2003 to March 2007
Art Director / Project Manager

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How would you describe your time at Abkco Music & Records?

Abkco Music & Records was a master's degree of music business and music history. My first project there was to put together a storyboard for one of The Rolling Stones music videos, we later won awards for the Sympathy For the Devil video! I like to think of my time at Abkco as a cross country drive in a 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu convertible, an amazing & freeing experience with a few breakdowns. In the end, a little oil was lost, but the journey was a once in a life experience. As a whole, a job i'm hoping to duplicate at some point in my life!... read more

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T) NY August 2001 to February 2003
Communications

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How would you describe your time at Fashion Institute of Techno...?

After getting my associate degree in Fashion Design, I realized my strength was in Computer graphics, so I applied for the advanced Communications degree, focusing on Advertising Design. I received my Associate degree under a year. I have been working toward my bachelor degree ever since. I was so anxious to actually start working that I decided to do both at the same time...clearly I have been focused more on the industry. Can't blame a girl for wanting to get to the good stuff...... read more
Polimoda (F.I.T. Florence) August 1999 to May 2000
International Fashion Design

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Fashion Design

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Recommendations

Dina Fierro
Dina Fierro
Fashion Merchandising & Buying at Fashion Institute of Technology

Janessa is a big thinker and a true creative with vision. An asset to any team - she has the unique ability to balance leadership with teamwork. I recommend her work unequivocably.

Michael Kirk
Michael Kirk

Janessa is a pleasure to work with. She will put in as much time and effort as it takes to get the job done right. She consistently brings innovative, fun ideas to the table and is an absolute asset to any team.

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