About me

Hi there! My name is Omar Garces, and I am a creative professional with over 11 years of experience in various roles such as Digital Graphic Designer, eLearning Designer, Creative Director, and Photographer. My work has been recognized with the Medal of Excellence in Visual Arts and a plaque for Recognition of Excellence for MCOHA. I am a graduate of The Art Institute of Philadelphia with a 3.6 GPA and have a certificate in Web Design & Development and Project Management from William Paterson University. I am a proactive team player who has consistently exceeded expectations and achieved objectives throughout my career.

Carol Dauplaise, LTD., New York, NY 

Digital Graphic Designer / Photographer 

Feb. 2016 - Present

For over 35 years, Dauplaise Jewelry has been a pioneer in the fashion and trend jewelry industry. As the creator and manager of the product photography workflow, I ensure stunning visuals for a range of jewelry types, from necklaces and bracelets to earrings and model shoots. My responsibilities also encompass producing marketing materials, maintaining GS1 Standards, and efficiently distributing client images for e-commerce. Collaboration with the sales team, creative designer, senior manager, and owner allows me to develop concept ideas and deliver captivating digital designs like lookbooks, emails, social media graphics, and video shorts. Moreover, I handle webmaster duties for caroldauplaisejewelry.com (shopify.com) and theuniversityodewelry.com (WordPress.com), while adeptly managing social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

DScape Interactive, LLC., Mt. Olive, NJ 

eLearning Designer / Social Media Coordinator

June 2013 - Feb. 2016

Through online research, relevant documentation reading, and studying provided materials, I acquired comprehensive product knowledge of assigned projects. I then developed training objectives and created training materials in alignment with approved design standards and guidelines. Resolving any issues that arose, I compiled training packages and carried out additional assigned duties as needed.

Proficient in eLearning technologies such as Adobe Captivate and Storyline 2, I also developed and managed a content management system for social media. This system enabled widespread contribution and facilitated seamless content creation. Working collaboratively with colleagues on a weekly basis, I presented data and provided updates on milestones achieved and goals attained.

I am proud to have successfully increased social media traffic by over 50%, cultivating a strong following and establishing a prominent presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

NYSALE dba TOPBUTTON, Millburn, NJ

Creative Director / Graphic Designer

Feb. 2007 - Jan. 2011

I have held diverse roles within the company, encompassing graphic design, photography, and videography. I successfully managed independent projects and collaborated effectively with teams. My responsibilities included creating and managing online marketing materials such as banners, email blasts, print materials, and catalog collateral while ensuring compliance with brand guidelines and design standards. Concurrently, I adeptly handled multiple projects, meeting deadlines consistently.

Additionally, I have selected stock art, developed captivating PowerPoint presentations, and crafted custom illustrations. I also took charge of designing and updating simple HTML microsites for events and directed photo shoots for thetopsecret.com online sample sale site. Working with a range of multimedia elements including photographs, graphics, animation, and video, I captured and edited videos for promotional purposes. 

Proficient in handling multiple file types, I specialized in restoring aged print material to pristine condition through meticulous print restoration.

In addition, I skillfully manipulated and retouched product images, completely transforming the visual identities of topbutton.com, TheTopSecret.com, and TheTopSecretTours.com. My clientele spanned various industries including fashion, jewelry, handbags, and accessories, to name a few.

 APRIL 2013 William Paterson University Center for Continuing and Professional Education, NJ

• Certificate of Completion: Web Design and Development
• Certificate of Completion: Project Management

OCT. 2005 The Art Institute of Philadelphia, PA

• Bachelor of Arts: Media Arts and Animation

Visual arts, Drawing, Painting, Graphic design, Photography, Digital photo retouching, Motion graphics, Video editing, Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects and InDesign. Excellent communication, and time management skills. PC/MAC platforms. Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and fluent in Spanish. Very organized and an avid notes taker and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Spanish
• English