Resume

Below you can find my resume for your consideration.
For the past ten years I have been professionally involved
with the information technology industry & services in Cyprus.
I have successfully conceptualised and created dynamic graphic arts material and developed and managed strategic web sites, as well as consulting clients on their business technical and marketing needs. Also find some photos of my teaching classes.

 

 About Me
Photo Awards
Web Awards
Weapons
Resume

 


S T E L I O S   S T A V R I N I D E S
HND in DESIGN (COMMUNICATIONS)
- Graphic / Web Designer -

Skills & Abilities
- Strong creative urge
- Polished and versatile communication skills
- Analytical skills to identify and solve complex problems,
  with the use of innovative ideas and fresh approaches,
  under time constraints
- Self starter with initiative to work independently and
  within a group
- Efficient and fast in learning new concepts, strategies
  and software
- Ability to teach and train Experienced with several
  software packages:
       - Desktop Publishing: Ventura Publisher
       - Graphic Design: Corel Draw Suit
       - Photo Processing: Adobe Photoshop
       - Animation: Macromedia Flash
       - Web Page Development and Design:
         Microsoft FrontPage
       - Many many other software


Professional Experience
- Launched and established my own graphic arts and Web
  site design and development business, and advertising
  agency
- Managed a printing office and a paper boxes
  manufacturing company with 50 employees
- Responsible for the strategic vision and direction of
  businesses
- Developed and implemented comprehensive business
  and advertising plans and strategies
- Secured major customer wins and projects worth
  $1M in revenues
- Established and maintained strong customer relationships
- Analysed and solved customer challenges, technical and
  business
- Managed staff groups of maximum 50 people
- Conceptualised and developed printed material such as
  magazines, logos, stationary, advertisements, signs
  and brochures
- Worked with graphic arts and printing concepts
- Developed and delivered training courses on Corel Draw,
  Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft FrontPage
- Envisioned, developed and enhanced Web Sites for small
  businesses and large corporations
- Worked and direct a color separation house
- Managed the production line of a Publication - Web -
  CD-ROM Developing company


Employment
-  Stambouli & Bitton Ltd.
   (E-Commerce and Post-Shopping)
-  Executive Publications Ltd. / Production Manager
   (Publishings - Web Sites & Cd-Rom Developers) 
-  Grawo Ltd. / Director
   (Color Separation Center)
-  Steliart Productions / Owner
   (Graphic Arts & Web Site Development)
-  CyPoly Institute / Teacher
   (School of Arts & Design)
-  Digipro Computer Consultants / Trainer
   (Computer & Software Training Centre)
-  Loris Stavrinides & Son Ltd / Owner
   (Printing and Lithographic Works
    Paper Boxes Manufacturers)
-  Sigma Advertising Ltd  / Owner
   (Graphics & Advertising Agency)


Other Interests
-  Photography on Land and Underwater.
-  Painting / Iconography.
-  SCUBA Diving (PADI Assistant Instructor # 61578)
-  Web Site Evaluator of the World Best Website Awards
   Team rating 5.0 from Award Sites.

A class of 1998 that attended
a Adobe PhotoShop Course

A class of 1999 that attended
a Corel Draw Course

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A class of 2000 that attended
a Web Design Course

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