1. INTERESTS
TRAVEL
TUNES NATURE
PHOTOGRAPHY
AWARDS
Addy Award (Bronze)
Fall 2012
ORGANIZATIONS
AIGA Chicago Chapter
April 13th, 2013
AIGA St. Louis Chapter
2011-2013
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
CONTACT
708 275 1735
falettiv1@gmail.com
11601 S. Leamington,
Alsip, Illinois, 60803
behance.net/michaelfaletti
PROFILE
Finding simple, yet effective
solutions to create sound design for
your company and the client (s)
is always my goal.
My methodologies for successful
design includes, extensive research,
resulting in multiple examples of
proposed designs. I hope by
working with you, I will gain further
knowledge and experience in my
quest of making myself the best
possible designer and team player.
EDUCATION
BFA in Communication Design
[ Fall 2007 - December 15th, 2012 ] Carbondale, Illinois
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Minors in Art History & Advertising
Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction
[ Excepted & Starting Fall 2016 Semester ] Chicago, Illinois
DePaul University - College of Computing & Digital Media
WORK EXPERIENCE
Southwest Messenger Newspapers
[ July 2016 - Present ] Midlothian, Illinois
The Southwest Messenger Newspaper has fourteen newspapers in its production. I lend a hand
with layout design, ad production and more.
Club Colors - Graphic Designer/Studio Manager
[ May 2014 - February 2016 ] Schaumburg, Illinois
I adapted to the transition of culture providing cooperation in building the Club Colors brand
and value proposition. I created email blasts, product flyers, web banners, product photography.
I also managed projects that came into the project management system, Basecamp.
Ashley McQuaid - Freelance Graphic Designer
[ September 2014 - Present ] Mokena, Illinois
This was a full branding experience. We brought our ideas together, ultimately coming up with a
fluid logo and secondary mark. We created stationary such as business cards, and full menu.
Daily Egyptian Newspaper - Designer/Ad Production
[ July 2012 - December 2012 ] Carbondale, Illinois
Beginning as an intern, I would eventually be hired on full time. Designing ads for local
businesses was my primary task. I also assisted with color corrections to ensure quality printing.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
COMMUNICATION TEAM WORK MULTITASKING
MICROSOFT OFFICE MAILCHIMPEXECUTION
ILLUSTRATION SOCIAL