Patrick A. Parnell 2029 15th Street San Francisco, CA 94114 (415) 810-1708
panik23@gmail.com

MEDIA SKILLS:     Knowledge of Adobe CS4 Design software, AutoCAD, RevitArchitecture, Microsoft Office (all Mac/PC), QuickBooks, 10-key, typing speed 45+ wpm.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:     Project management, exhibition and environment design, graphic design, vinyl signage, power machinery, video production, photography, basic web design, painting, sketching.

RECENT EVENTS:            

5th through 9th Annual San Francisco Electronic Music Festival, 2004 - 2008--San Francisco                http:www.sfemf.org

DJ Sessions at Nirvana Restaurant, 2009--San Francisco

Earned LEED AP, June 2009--San Francisco

WORK EXPERIENCE:

November 2007 – Current:

OWNER—Patrick Parnell Consulting

Design, quote, and create signage and print work for independent clients.  Recent work includes updating signage for retail locations, branding for retail products, identity creation for recreational groups, and promotion for independent wine consultant.  Currently seeking clients for independent and contract work.

June 2004 -- Current:

SIGNAGE DESIGNER/PROJECT MANAGER--Sarkis Signs

Design, plan, and install indoor/outdoor signage and large format prints. Consult clients and train employees on design production and layout. Maintain existing corporate identities and develop and implement new identity standards.  Handle front-end office. Install signage with local businesses and organizations, namely biotech and food service industries.         http://www.sarkissigns.com

January 2004 -- January 2009:

COMMITTEE MEMBER--SFEMF (SAN FRANCISCO ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL)

Produce graphic identity of event, creating advertising, CD compilation, and program artwork, coordinate printing, and curate event as a committee. Secure proper permits, handle venue rental, and run house/stage lighting. Assist in grant writing and overall festival execution, .

September 2003 – December 2003:

PROJECT MANAGER--SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

Assist in generation of event identity including flyers, posters, and advertisements. Receive, jury, and install accepted artworks, create and install vinyl signage, arrange overall floorplan. Help arrange event reception including food and entertainment, strike down exhibit, (14th Annual Stillwell Student Show).

 June 2003 – August 2003:

INTERN--TOM CURTIS PRODUCTIONS

Assist with design, construction, and installation of special event props and displays. Utilize power machinery and painting techniques for maintenance and preparation of décor. Install and strike down events as directed.

 January 2003 – May 2003:

 PROJECT MANAGER--SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

Contact local vendors for supply purchase and donation, coordinate graphics and banner printing, assist in building and painting exhibit structures, arrange catering and reception entertainment, coordinate student entries, assist in promoting event, strike down exhibit, (14th Annual Design and Industry Exhibition).

 February 2003 – March 2003:

 PROJECT MANAGER--SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

Generate event identity including flyers, posters, and advertisements, assist in IDSA cube construction, coordinate student entries, supervise overall exhibit installation, and assist in promoting event (8th Annual IDSA Student Mixer).

 May 2001 - August 2002:

PRODUCT BUYER/MANAGER--TOWER NEW & USED

Purchase and appraise merchandise from the public, order new merchandise with worldwide distributors, supervise operations of store including packaging, merchandising, advertising, consignment, and loss prevention. Handle scheduling and public relations with local music acts.

EDUCATION:      

San Francisco State University - Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts
LEED AP Accreditation, June 2009