VICTOR PLAVITU
victorplavitu@gmail.com
About
I'm a designer based in New York City with a strong foundation in creative design and versatile experience in education and sales. These experiences have strengthened my skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and client relations, allowing me to adapt across industries. Whether designing, leading teams, or mentoring, I’m passionate about finding creative solutions that deliver results. I’m excited to bring my experience to a team where I can help shape innovative strategies and support business success.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CUNY The City College of New York, New York, NY 06/2022 – Present
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Develop and teach foundation Graphic Design and Typography courses, creating industry-aligned, project-based materials that boosts student engagement and skill development. Mentor 50+ students throughout each semester in academic and career growth, resulting in increased portfolio quality and preparedness for design careers.
Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School & High School of Art and Design 09/2023 – 06/2024
Student Teacher Internship
Taught graphic design to middle and high school students using Adobe Creative Cloud, enhancing student design skills and software proficiency, adapting to diverse learning needs. Applied hands-on activities and group discussions, improving student engagement and understanding of design principles, leading to higher project completion rates.
Drifter Spirits & 7 Degrees 3PL, Long Island City, NY 04/2019 – 04/2024
Graphic Designer (Freelance)
Led the redesign of bottle packaging and product labels, increasing brand appeal and market visibility. Created promotional content and presentations, ensuring consistent brand representation across platforms for social media engagement and product visibility.
Calvary Auto Group Inc., Queens, NY 03/2020 – 06/2022
Automotive Operations Manager
Managed operations for a wholesale automobile small business, acquiring 15-20 vehicles per month through strong client and seller relations. Conducted research to align vehicle purchases with market trends, boosting profitability and customer satisfaction. Oversaw vehicle logistics including timely transportation, cost effective repairs, and invoicing.
Club Fitness New York, Queens, NY 09/2017 – 03/2020
Client Service and Operations Manager
Led a 30+ employee team consisting of sales and trainers for a private fitness facility, optimizing sales and customer service operations to increase client retention and revenue growth. Directed facility maintenance and upgrades, and reported financial performance to ownership, informing strategies that improved overall business performance.
EDUCATION
CUNY Queens College 2024 // Post Graduate Certificate: Art Education
CUNY The City College of New York 2022 // MFA: Digital & Interdisciplinary Art Practice
CUNY Queens College 2018 // BFA: Design • Minor: Business and Liberal Arts
TECHNICAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Career & Technical Education License: Commercial Art for NYS Department of Education
Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Google Workspace Applications