About

Gianni Calisi
155 CAREY STREET, MAHOPAC, NEW YORK 10541
(914) 557-1406 | E-MAIL: CALISI.GIANNI@GMAIL.COM

GRAPHIC DESIGN
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
PACKAGING CONCEPTS AND DESIGN
ACTION ORIENTED
BRAINSTORMING & CREATIVE THINKING
STAFF MANAGEMENT / DEVELOPMENT
REPORTING & ANALYSIS
BUDGET PREPARATION & ADMINISTRATION
COST REDUCTION & AVOIDANCE
PROBLEM SOLVING
CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT & NEGOTIATION

EXPERIENCED GRAPHIC DESIGNER PRODUCT DEVELOPER AND MANAGER with comprehensive experience in Marketing and Asset Protection
Pro-active and results-oriented professional with diverse leadership, demonstrated hands-on style in the development of creative ideas, seeking to further solidify my career. Sees big picture, with proven ability to plan appropriate strategies to deliver positive results with limited resources. Solid planning and organizational skills, and well disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules. Effectively communicates and accepts feedback. Committed to providing excellence. Computer savvy, with experience in both Mac and PC formats.

PROFESSIONAL MARKETING EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
World Packaging Company – Clik Clak Co., Norwalk, CT
Graphic Design | Product Development January 2012 – Present

Provided design services for distributors and brainstormed / created innovative new product ideas, for a large US supplier of
goods in the promotional goods industry.
• Created product virtuals of stock and custom items.
• Photo editing and manipulation to create new versions of existing products
• Prepared In-Design presentations for Distributors of stock and custom
products.
• Prepare artwork and develop a unique visual direction of product program
concepts and lines.
• Created innovative new product ideas and concepts. 2D and 3D physical
mock ups.
• Presentation of new concepts, artwork and product lines to in house
management and overseas manufacturers.
• Managed products from concept to production.
• Collaborated with manufacturers overseas to create and produce new
product concepts.
• Maintain a strong working relationships with overseas manufacturers in
creating new product, new products,quotes and product samples.
• Coordinate between distributors and manufacturers to meet all project
specifications.
• Reviewed and approved manufacturer pre-press proofs for production.
• Sourced new product manufacturers overseas including India, China,
Europe and Japan for various products.

Daymon Worldwide – Stamford, CT
Graphic Design – Preflight Production
(Contracted) September 2008 – November 2008

Contracted for a 3 month term as a freelance designer in order to create preproduction art files from client approved artwork created by the design team.
• Adjusted artwork to fit into product templates for product packaging and
POP/POS displays.
• Color corrected photos.
• Created product line extensions.
• Traffic files between in-house departments.

New York Signs -Elmsford, NY
Graphic Design | Office & Production Manager
August 2005 – September 2008

Designed and produced logos, business cards, print collateral, signs, truck lettering, etc. for a graphics
production company. Managed the front / back ends of the business including but not limited:
• Managed the day-to-day business operations, in-house sales, designing,
production, customer service and
• inventory of
• supplies/ materials.
• Coordinated and oversaw all production, supervise sign & graphics
installation, & manage five employees.
• Graphic design of unique designs and art to meet specifications of a job
request as directed by clients.
• Scanned and imported customer files. Art touch up to files for use in
production.
• Traffic files between in-house, clients, manufacturers and distributors.
• Review and approve pre-press proofs.
• Designed logos.
• Created stationary (i.e. business cards, letterhead) and other marketing
collateral (i.e. brochures, mailer postcards, etc). utilizing existing customer
supplied and newly created logos and artwork.

Cody Kramer Imports -Blauvelt, NY
Graphic Design | Office & Production Manager
August 2001 – August 2005

Brainstormed and created innovative new packaging ideas and provided graphic design for product packaging for a private
label confectioner providing candies under other brand names.
• Created innovative new packaging ideas and concepts. 2D and 3D physical
mock ups.
• Managed products from concept to production.
• Coordinate between clients, distributors and manufacturers, as well as
outside designers
• Prepare artwork and develop a unique visual direction of product
packaging program concepts and lines.
• Designed POP Display structures and graphics.
• Designed and prepared sell sheets to assist the sales team.
• Collaborated with manufacturers overseas to create and produce new
product concepts.
• Reviewed and approved manufacturer pre-press proofs for production.
• Presentation of new concepts, artwork and product lines to in house
management and sales teams.
• Managed numerous SKUs under pressure meeting tight deadlines.
• Communicated with C-Level executives at various national retailers to
develop SKUs.
• Sourced product manufacturers and distributors as well as packaging
manufacturers.
• Interacted across a multitude of departments including sales, marketing,
production and executives during product development
to ensure that company objectives and customer needs are met.

PROFESSIONAL ASSET PROTECTION EXPERIENCE / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

DeLuca Associates (Global Security Services) @ AMC Theaters -Nyack, NY
Armed Security Agent (Part-Time) September 2008 – Present

Supervised monetary exchanges at movie theatre; provided safe environment for movie patrons
• Stand post and/or patrol movie theater lobby and throughout theaters in
response to disturbances & incidents.
• Handled and report incidents involving disruptions, accidents, etc., &
coordinating with local law enforcement.
• Supervised all monetary exchanges and provided armed escort for theater
managers with money transfers.
• Provide crowd control for special events, and coordinating with local law
enforcement and mall security.

Allied Barton Security Services: Macerich
Cross County Shopping Center -Yonkers, NY
Account Manager October 2011 – January 2012

Directly managed the business to client relationship. All other duties and responsibilities listed under “Security & Guest Services Manager” Macerich in 2011.

Macerich
Cross County Shopping Center -Yonkers, NY
Security & Guest Services Manager
March 2009 – September 2011

Direct and provide leadership of a Security Department consisting of over thirty security supervisors and officers. Oversee day-to day security operations and maintaining the safety of a 71-acre super-regional outdoor shopping center with nearly 100 stores. Analyze reported crime activities, injuries and liability cases, retail shopper traffic, and vehicular traffic patterns for trends and develop contingency plans, and re-allocation of personnel to meet anticipated demands.
• Oversee a $2.5 million dollar budget, including analyzing spending to
modify on-the-fly budget forecasting.
• Ensure staff compliance with policies, procedures & codes of ethics, while
providing great customer service.
• Provided new hire orientation and training, including explanation of
corporate policies & property procedures.
• Prepare corporate level security reports, such as the crisis management
plan, annual incident & crime reports.
• Restructured reporting system to accurately report and track issues,
incidents, and risk management claims.
• Balancing opportunities to acquire advance equipment and accessories
with need to maximize cost savings.
• System administrator and troubleshooter for both the incident reporting
program and CCTV program.
• Maintain a system of personnel files to track licenses, training certifications,
performance reviews, and for tracking vacation/sick/ personal leave time
requests and absenteeism.
• Fully understand collective bargaining agreement & maintain strong
relationship with 32BJ SEIU Local Union.
• Implemented programs such as the “active shooter” training program in
conjunction with Yonkers Police Department Emergency Services Unit, and
the Organized Retail Crime (ORC) meetings to gather intelligence.
• Maintained a relationship and rapport with local authorities [Yonkers Police
Dept / Yonkers Fire Department].
• Prepare end of week departmental payroll, and facilitate Safety Committee
meetings with other departments.
• Working knowledge of fire systems panels, wet & dry sprinkler systems,
riser rooms & emergency procedures.

COMPUTER SKILLS
• Familiar and extensive experience with both the Windows PC & Apple
Macintosh computer operating systems.
• Authority on Adobe software, including Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop
CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, and Adobe Illustrator InDesign for creation and
editing of documents.
• Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS
Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Broad experience utilizing MS Excel to prepare all manners of
spreadsheets and forms for a variety of purposes, including spreadsheets
utilizing formulas to computer payroll, budgeting expenses. and for
scheduling purposes
• Utilization of MS PowerPoint for preparing training presentations / topical
manuals.

EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED TRAINING / KNOWLEDGE
NEW YORK STATE CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR FOR GUARD LICENSING – STATE OF NEW YORK
• Bachelor of Science Degree: Marketing (2001)
Fordham University, Bronx, New York.
• New York State License Pistol Permit-Conceal Carry (Not NYC)
New York State Guard License.