ELIZABETH

etaurisani@mac.com

(718) 290-5512

TAURISANI-DE JONG cargocollective.com/etaurisani

12+ years creative strategy, art direction, illustration, motion

graphics, team management, and go-to for all things visual

EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
PIXACORE PRATT INSTITUTE,
Senior Art Director New York, NY
May 2015 – Present M.S. Communication Design,
Digital Design Emphasis. May 2014
•◆ Conceptualize, direct and design UX, UI, motion graphics and print
for cross-platform apps, proprietary digital tools, virtual reality,
Veeva platform, trade shows, websites, micro-sites and various ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY
visual experiences Jamaica, NY
B.F.A. Illustration,
•◆ Brand identity conceptualization, development, design and evolution
May 2006
•◆ Campaign ideation and application
•◆ Creative lead and mentor-ship of junior team members

ADSPACEINK & MAGICINK INTERACTIVE

(Recently Acquired by Panasonic) AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Senior Graphic Designer
January 2010 – May 2015
1ST PLACE
•◆ Manage creative team, conceptualize, direct and design for digital and Paperboard Packaging Alliance,
print mediums including specialty, small and large format, web, motion Student Design Challenge, 2014
and interaction, for clients and internal brand marketing
•◆ Source, direct and manage part-time and freelance designers, PRATT CIRCLE AWARD
developers and vendors Distinction, 2014
◆ •◆ Oversee pre-press protocols and digital file maintenance
1ST PLACE
BASAK MALONE LLC Paperboard Packaging Alliance,
Art Director, Graphic Designer Student Design Challenge, 2013
March 2010 – Present
Brand Identity and cross-platform design
BEST IN ILLUSTRATION
Student Art Exhibition,
St. John’s University, 2004
NY ARTS MAGAZINE
Art Director
January 2008 – January 2010
SILVER KEY AWARD
Scholastic Art and Writing, 2001
Magazine web and print design, project management, distribution
fulfillment and internship management DEAN’S LIST
St. John’s University, 2002 – 2006
ART FAIRS INTERNATIONAL
Art Director PHI ETA SIGMA
March 2008 – January 2010 National Honor Society, 2003
Newspaper and magazine web and print design

NTA DESIGN GROUP

Administrative & Executive Assistant
September 2006 – March 2008
Web design, file management and administrative assistance

THE SPOTTER
Graphic Design Intern
November 2006 – August 2007
Branding, web design, illustration and photography