KOSTA AGAPALOGLOU
ART DIRECTOR / DESIGNER
410.340.3508

With an eye for detail and the ability to streamline projects of massive proportions, I have simultaneously managed the on-air branding for 60 television stations in 39 markets, including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, WB, CW, MYTV and UPN affiliates. As both a designer and director, I seek an environment where I can focus my skill and experience on a more concentrated product.

EDUCATION

Dale Carnegie "Leadership Training for Managers" Course
Certified July, 2005

Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts York, Pennsylvania
Associate Degree in Specialized Technology March 1999
Major: Multimedia Design GPA: 3.5

Chesapeake Community College Wye Mills, Maryland
Major: Liberal Arts GPA: 3.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Hunt Valley, Maryland
Group Design Director
January, 2006 - Present

Set and maintain the graphic standards and provide graphics service and support for all Sinclair Broadcast Group television stations. Provide creative direction for the graphics department, overseeing the design, production and distribution of news and promotions graphics for all markets. Further streamline the centralization of graphics production and distribution by implementing new technologies and strategies. Hire the right people and provide them with the tools they need to succeed, while monitoring and mentoring their achievements.

- Concept and design of broadcast and print materials for branding and promotion of both news and entertainment programing for 60 TV Stations in 39 markets reaching 24% of US television households, including FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC, MYTV, and CW affiliates.
- Keep all Sinclair Broadcast Group television stations and all centralized Sinclair Broadcast operations in compliance with all 6 networks’ graphic standards. (FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC, MYTV, CW)

- Created, organized and streamlined templates to mass produce a news graphics package for a group of 14 news operations, each with 2-6 daily newscasts.
- Directed development of an intuitive online database providing producers at all Sinclair Stations with a rich graphics resource where they can search a library of thousands of existing graphics, and even place requests for new items. Operations were streamlined by reducing redundant work orders and putting a system in place that benefits weekend and am news operations.

- I understand capabilities and limitations of specialized industry software and know the importance of keeping current with its vocabulary to streamline communication with department specialists.
- I am aware of the goals of individuals on my team, and able to shape projects and delegate assignments to help them reach their goals for growth.
- Offer guidance and positive reinforcement to encourage growth and promote professionalism among junior designers.
- Maintained structure and cohesion amongst a group of 9 diverse individuals with varied backgrounds, experience levels and specialties.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Hunt Valley, Maryland
Assistant Art Director / Project Supervisor, Central Graphics Department
March, 2002 - January, 2006

WBFF / WNUV Television, Baltimore, Maryland
Graphic Designer / Animator
May, 1999 - March, 2002

- Creation of graphics and animation, from conceptual stages to production for the Promotions, Public Affairs and News departments, in close coordination with producers, designers and editors throughout the creative process.
- Promotions and Public Affairs: Layout and design for billboard, city busses, newspaper ads and magazine ads. Also creation of graphic elements, 3D animations, text animations, and wipes for on-air promotional campaigns.
- News: Design of daily news graphics for two different news casts. Original animated opens for breaking news stories produced under vigorous deadlines. Development of animated opens and graphics packages for newly created news segments. Management of a massive database of images necessary to accommodate a news operation.

SKILLS

- Understanding of the creative process in a corporate environment. Efficient management of large scale projects, utilizing a diverse team of 5 to 10 designers.
- 2D Motion Graphics and compositing using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop in conjunction with Adobe After Effects.
- Vector based three dimensional computer animation using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop in conjunction with Cinema 4D.
- Photo-realistic and stylized computer illustration using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Layout in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop using intelligent strategies and solid knowledge of design principles to create effective graphic compositions.