Gary Kleyman - Illustrator, Web Developer, Graphic Artist, Video Producer and Editor, Advertising Specialist

New Jersey Legislature – Trenton, NJ General Assembly	Public Information Officer
April 2006 – February 2007

Write press releases, letters to the editor, talking points and floor statements on behalf of legislators. Assist the research, IGA, press and district office staff by designing print materials, editing photographs and graphics, preparing Power Point presentations, charts, graphs and visual aides for press conferences. Photograph the legislators during press conferences, committee and legislative sessions. Redesigned and developed an expanded website with Dreamweaver, Flash, ASP and Javascript. Maintain the website with daily news links, press releases, weekly newsletters and special features related to current legislative affairs.

P. Wolfe Consultants – New York, NY	Marketing Associate
December 2005 – March 2006

Provided design and marketing services for this architectural analysis and building permit firm. Duties include design and distribution of advertising pieces like brochures, postcards and flyers; develop and coordinate e-mail marketing, newsletter and client information campaigns; as well as, website maintenance and writing copy for print pieces, the website and postcards.

The Chubb Institute – Jersey City, NJ	Advisory Board Member/Instructor
September 2005 – Present (Advisory Board)

Instructed Adobe After Effects and Encore to students learning animation, post-production and visual effects techniques in addition to DVD preparation and burning. Compiled a curriculum with project tutorials and examples. Helped develop labs, project assignments, tests and other course materials for the curriculum used nationwide in the High-Tech Institute family of schools. Biannually discuss proposals with Advisory Board members and Chubb Institute faculty to improve course quality and student services.

iD Tech Camps – San Diego, CA	Instructor & Camp Counselor
June – August 2005

Taught kids age 10-17 how to design and develop websites using Photoshop, HTML, Dreamweaver and Flash software in addition to video game making using Multimedia Fusion and Photoshop. Instructed over 45 students within a 6 week period and supervised additional day and overnight campers during breaks by organizing games and sports activities. Handled counselor responsibilities including advising children, teaching computer skills, setting up computer workstations and classrooms, preparing written documents and diplomas, printing, backing up projects and other various tasks.

Targum Publishing Company – New Brunswick, NJ	Staff Graphic Artist
September 2002 – December 2004

Utilized QuarkXPress, Illustrator and Photoshop to make layouts and graphical elements published in the sports section of The Daily Targum, a major newspaper of Rutgers University. Also designed covers and center spreads for feature layouts ranging from 4 to 8 sides, highlighting a successful athlete or an upcoming game. Worked meticulously on score and comparison charts. Produced consistent layouts and EPS/TIFF graphics while under deadline.

Institute for Cultural Diplomacy – New York, NY	Chief Information Officer
November 2000 – January 2006

Helped found this NGO think-tank by designing and developing 3 generations of the website and advised the Director and Deputy Directors regarding the best use of internet technologies for ICD's mission. Webmaster responsibilities included website maintenance and development of registration forms, conference webpages and payment services. Other tasks include: banner design, flash animations, content maintenance, as well as, photography and videography during conferences.

Knight Time Productions – New Brunswick, NJ	President
June 2004 – January 2005 Previously Treasurer, September 2003 – May 2004

Worked in all aspects of this television production student organization at Rutgers University. Roles include producing, directing, acting, writing, editing, training, and financing productions, organization activities and client matters. Camera operator on over 30 shoots, sound operator on over 40 shoots. Responsibly managed KTP's financial matters: planned budgets, handled receipts and reimbursements, drafted invoices, business letters and a service pricing guide. Helped generate over $8130 to fund a new editing suite, camera and audio equipment.

Spheres LLC – Highland Park, NJ	Graphic/Web Designer
January 2000 – June 2003

Developed concepts and produced websites for companies of all sizes. Helped clients with troubleshooting support and assisted with project management tasks, developing leadership and organization skills. Trained clients to maintain their websites with Dreamweaver, Photoshop and FTP programs. Created effective banner ads under a limiting file size constraint; edited existing navigation tools in web sites to enhance the site's usability. Developed technical PDF documents using QuarkXPress and Acrobat Distiller. Skilled in corporate branding, logo design, advertisements in 4, 2, & 1 color, information architecture and major production work. See the Spheres portion of the Portfolio section.

Video Magic – Matawan, NJ	Graphic Designer Assitant Photographer
September 1998 – May 1999

Created graphics for numerous projects including t-shirts, catalogs, and web sites. Made layouts for catalogs, advertisements, and posters. Preprint photograph retouching in Photoshop. Greeting card and invitation design with silver and gold foil printing. T-Shirt design experience with print transfer and silk screen media. Web site design and management in MS Frontpage, HTML & Javascript. Designed and created online catalogs in PowerPoint. Troubleshooted computer hardware and software, built and upgraded computers. Videotaped Bar Mitzvah services and Sweet 16 parties with handheld and remotely operated cameras. Mused party guests with on location photography printing in cards, keychains, stickers, etc.

Last Updated: March 1, 2007