Enrique R Grullon
e@co8.com | www.co8.com
(213) 915-8745 West Hollywood, CA
+39 02.8736.5277 Treviso (Veneto), Italy
Objective
Leveraging my creative, technical and leadership experience and skills to explore innovative uses of technology in communication and branding in a challenging environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Consultant/Designer/Technologist | co8.com | USA & International 12.2000 - Present
As a consultant I focus on Technology, Branding & Interaction Design. My emphasis is on technology solutions, brand identity, communication strategy and interactive design/development. I'm versatile and change roles depending on a project's needs. Often I will work developing new ideas, as a strategist, developer or producer. Projects are executed in a variety of technologies. I work internationally and have executed projects in the US and Europe.
Solutions Director | TheBigSpace Ltd. | Milan/New York 09.2006 - 12.2008
TBS is an Experience Design consultancy focusing on Consumer-Facing RFID and Interactive within the retail space. They are best known for the MagicMirror, their flagship product.
As Solutions Director I worked directly with executive clients, innovation, creatives and technical teams to structure and manage the vision, development and execution of projects. TBS works internationally with clients and I regularly lead multiple projects simultaneously in several countries. Key clients include, JCPenny, Levi Strauss, Ralph Lauren, American Apparel, Throttleman & Le Coq Sportif.
Technologist/Project Leader/Developer | Futurefarmers | San Francisco, CA 04.2005 - Present
I've been a external collaborator with Futurefarmers and Amy Franceschini since 2005. I've worked on various artistic, non-profit and commercial projects. Based out of San Francisco, I've worked remotely on projects as a lead developer, project leader and technologist. Projects include the Ad-Hoc Ecosystem, Free-Soil.org and the Tool of North America websites.
Senior Technologist | Milk vs Logic Inc | San Juan Capistrano, CA 09.2005 - 04.2006
At MvL I designed and developed interactive communication strategies for clients such as Sony, Land Rover, Young & Rubicam Brands, Wunderman & Mattel. I architected and developed a series of web-based CRM and CMS systems for RIAs and websites. MvL was awarded a 2005 Webby (Consumer), OC Ad Awards and IAAA (Automotive) Silver for Sony and Land Rover.
Senior Interactive Lead & Fellowship Student | FABRICA/Benetton Group | Treviso, Italy 04.2003 - 12.2006
Fabrica is Benetton's Communications Research Center in Northern Italy. I was awarded a fellowship in 2003 in their interactive department as a designer, developer and information architect. I worked under Creative Director Andy Cameron on experimental and consumer interactive installations and websites. After my fellowship I was hired as consultant to FABRICA and the Benetton Group to lead interactive projects. I lead the development & deployment of United People, a video messaging system with 14 installations in 6 countries.
Design Technologist | Wirestone LLC | Costa Mesa, CA 02.2001 - 12.2001
I was Lead Interactive Designer & Technologist for Wirestone's Orange County, California office. I worked on interface design, information architecture, database design and flash development. I also worked closely with development teams from Wirestone's other 11 offices on large scale projects for clients such as AT&T, Hewlett Packard & Compaq.
Apparel Designer/Owner | Girlie Q Clothing | Dana Point, CA 11.1995 - 02.1997
From 15-19 years old I started designing and manufacturing a collection of women's streetwear apparel. I ran it out of my mother's garage and later moved it to Los Angeles. I sold in boutique stores in Los Angeles, New York, Japan & nationwide through Urban Outfitters.
Frameworks/Languages: OOP PHP, mySQL, MVC, CakePHP, XML, AS3, AMF, HTML, CSS, AJAX/JS, RoR
Applications: OSX, Linux/Ubuntu, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Textmate, OmniOutliner, MySQL Workbench, Final Cut Pro
EDUCATION:
B.A. in Communications, Advertising California State University, Fullerton, CA, 2000
Concentrations: Design, Advertising/Campaign Strategy
Languages: English, Spoken Spanish, Spoken Italian
Public Speaking: Euroforum 04/04Vienna, Austria; Magdalena Festival, 05/05 & 05/06, Maribor, Slovenia