MICHAEL MADFES
10 Moss Street Apt B, San Francisco, CA
415.244.0810 michael@sfmusiconline.com
EXPERIENCE
Junior Graphic Designer, ON24 Inc. 2010
Design and editing of various webcast and virtual tradeshow design graphics. Creating and editing of user-friendly templates of various virtual environments to reflect client color schemes and branding. Design of web and print based marketing materials as needed. Creation and editing of online videos for promotional/marketing purposes, and other projects as needed.
Web/Graphic Designer, sfmusiconline 2005-Present
Design/creation of graphics to meet specific commercial and promotional needs for packaging, displays, and logos using a variety of mediums to achieve artistic and decorative effects, including the design and production of logos, brochures, print ads, promotional materials, large format printing, websites, and email promotions.
Please visit http://www.sfmusiconline.com/design for complete portfolio.
Booking and Promotions, Annie’s Social Club 2008-2010
Booking and promotion of events and concerts for small live music venue in San Francisco. Organizing lineups, coordinating scheduling and promotions, managing production and events. Designing print ads and flyers for concerts and club events at a small live music venue in San Francisco. Organizing advertising and promotion campaigns, ensuring promotions stay within event budget, and supervising promotions team.
Security Manager, DNA Lounge 2006-2008
Liaison between management, staff, promoters and customers at a high volume nightclub. Managing a staff of over twenty, scheduling, promoter relations, interacting with customers, overseeing front of house when open, and other duties as necessary.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Sony Computer Entertainment (contract) 2001-2002, 200
Testing and evaluating software to measure the functionality of a title, to make specific design recommendations, to address problems, and to increase usability. Identifying and reporting bugs, working with the Product Developer and QA Team to ensure bugs are fixed, and performing regression testing. Helping develop test plans and incorporate technical requirements into each code section. Providing feedback on functionality of usage and the title itself. Providing positive and actionable feedback to first- and third-party software developers, and generating concise written reports that detail the findings of all testing and evaluation.
Inventory Control Specialist, Apple Computer 2004
Timely and accurate receiving, tracking and maintenance of store merchandise in the stockroom area. Monitoring shipping and receiving, stock location, inventory control and related activities including maintaining and updating purchase order system, processing inventory paperwork, organizing stock of materials and merchandise, and general management of all inventory issues and back room staff.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Beta Breakers Inc (contract) 2004
Testing software for functionality and usability. Tracking and verifying all software discrepancies. Interacting with development and production teams to help find and solve technical problems. Developing, recommending, and following software quality assurance procedures.
Software Quality Assurance Tester, Sega of America (contract) 2001-2002
Testing software for functionality and usability. Tracking and verifying all software discrepancies. Working closely with development and production teams to find and solve technical problems. Developing, recommending and following software quality assurance procedures.
EDUCATION
San Francisco State University, San Francisco CA
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy (2005)