Oscar Contreras

Oscar Contreras

Art Directon & Marketing, Multicultural Consultant · Freelance Creative

Los Angeles, CA

In My Own Words

<p>I am an art director/designer who has 20+ years of experience creating targeted marketing for brands. </p><p>An active participant in the action sports lifestyle, (25 years of skateboarding) I bring an insiders experience and perspective to my work. </p><p>I believe my unique professional and life experiences, and strong work ethic can bring great creative </p><p>results to any brand.</p><p><strong>Art direction/graphic design</strong> at: <strong>www.oscarcontreras.com </strong></p><p><strong>Photography</strong> is at: <strong>www.antiamnesian.com</strong></p><p>email: oscarc.freelance@gmail.com</p><p>cel: 323 3656296</p>

Work Experience

Art Directon & Graphic Design Creative

Freelance Creative

2015 – Present

I am an Art Director / Designer who creates engaging content for brands. My experience includes USA advertising agencies such as Leo Burnett, Chicago, and Y&R/Bravo as well as stint in Bangkok, Thailand at Lowe Mullen. I am based in LA, and recently freelanced for RPA, Saatchi/Conill, Acento, High Wide & Handsome, The Wonderful Agency ( for six months) as well as Deutsch, Intel, Davis Elen, Orci, and Ignited among others ad agencies in the LA area. Some of the brands I have created ads for include: POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Halos Mandarins, Wrigley's Gum, Coca Cola, Close-Up, Tecate Beer, The Chicago Film Festival, Disney, Chase Bank, and Allstate Insurance among others. One of my passions for the last 25 years has been skateboarding; I in which I am still actively involved so I am very familiar with its life style and culture. I believe my unique professional and life experiences, creativity and strong work ethic would be a great asset, so lets chat! Looking forward to meeting you! Oscar C 323 365 6296 art direction: www.oscarcontreras.com photo: www.antiamnesian.com

Education

Certificate

Chicago Portfolio School

2000 – 2000

Certificate

Graphic Design Courses

Creative College of Art & Design

1994 – 1995

Graphic Design Courses

UCLA Extension Program

UCLA

2016 – 2016

UCLA Extension Program

UCLA Extension Program

UCLA

2016 – 2016

UCLA Extension Program

Graphic Design, Communications, Advertising courses

University of Texas

1997 – 1999

Graphic Design, Communications, Advertising courses

Interests

SkateboardingPhotographyFilmGraphic artsDocumentariesSurfinghiking & exploring

Industries

BikeCreative AgenciesLifestyleMusicOutdoorRunSkateSnowStreetwearSurfSwim

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