Ronald Francis Xavier Roman
392 Tavernier Circle, Oldsmar, Florida 34677 • Studio: 813-855-6232 • Mobile: 727-492-4237
Website: www.ronroman.com • Email: ron@ronroman.com
Education
1975 – Bachelor of Design in Advertising Design, University of Florida, Gainesville Florida
2006 – Graduate Certificate in Web Design, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Professional Experience
1975–1977 – Davison’s, Atlanta, GA – Layout artist for an Atlanta-based department store chain with locations in Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Macon, and Columbus, S.C. Responsible for design, layout and production of newspaper ads for fashion, beauty, accessories, home goods, and appliances.
1977–1979 – Plan Services/Dunn & Bradstreet, Tampa FL – Art Director at in-house advertising department of insurance services company, (company is now HealthPlan Services). Responsible for concept, design and layout of company’s entire advertising and marketing efforts. Projects included all corporate identity graphics, company collateral, advertising, and direct mail.
1979–1983 – CCM Advertising, Tampa, FL – Creative Director.
Headed creative department, producing advertising for clients in the medical, homebuilding, manufacturing, hospitality, and automotive markets.
1983– 1991 – Design Tampa, Tampa, FL – Owner and creative director of freelance design studio, Freelanced in Tampa Bay market for a number of advertising agencies including: Zemp/Young & Rubicam, Carmichael/Lynch, Earl Palmer Brown, West/Wayne, Roberts Communications, Peak Beity
1991–1995 – Altman Meder Lawrence Hill Advertising, Tampa, FL – Senior Art Director.
Headed art department creating advertising and design for clients in the medical, broadcasting,
telecommunications, agriculture, and manufacturing industries
1995-Present – Ron Roman Concept & Design, Oldsmar, FL – Owner of graphic design studio.
Currently creating advertising and design for clients in the markets of agriculture, medicine,
consumer services, law, banking, and sporting goods
Teaching Experience
2001–2011 – International Academy of Design and Technology, Tampa, Florida – Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design. Taught classes as a part-time instructor for the following courses: typography, history of design, page layout, portfolio presentation, publication design, copywriting, and prepress. Created course content including projects, exercises, presentations, and tests.
2010–Present – The Art Institute, Tampa, Florida – Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design. Teaching classes as a part-time instructor for the following courses: image manipulation, illustration and rapid visualization, and graphic symbolism. Created course content including projects, exercises, presentations, and tests.
Professional Activities
2005 – Present – AIGA – The Professional Association for Design
Member of the oldest and largest professional organization for designers. Attending meetings,
conferences, seminars, and involved in student membership recruitment.
Publications
2009 – Present – I Believe In Design – Blog on 21st century design issues. Author of blog covering a wide variety of topics and current events. Past topics have included foundations of design, plagiarism, bad font choices, student issues and problems, design business practices, and client relations.
