Mark Vergalito
Mark Vergalito
Owner at Marco Fossalto Photography
Owner at Vergalito Computer Graphic Design
Owner:
Marco Fossalto Photography
Vergalito Computer Graphic Design
Stockholm, New Jersey, United States | 1-862-251-3612 | mark@vergalito.com
Contact Info
Stockholm, New Jersey,
United States
1-862-251-3612
mark@vergalito.com
Contact Info
#About
My [work] experience comes from starting in the newspaper industry. I moved on to pharmaceutical advertising as a studio artist. Learning everything that I could, I moved up to Studio Manager quickly, then Director of Graphic Services/Studio Director where I managed 20+ studio artists and ran 2 shifts to cover demanding workloads.
My previous position lended me the opportunity to do it all and get it done right the first time. On any given day, I could work on layouts, print mechanicals, illustrations, professional photography, high resolution photo retouching, disk releases, print production for complex projects and simultaneous rollout of large print and multimedia strategies, multimedia banner ads, web development including WordPress, HTML5/CSS3, and even forecast and manage information technology/infrastructure.
My expertise is on the Apple Mac and Adobe Suite.
#Experience
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
MARCO FOSSATO PHOTOGRAPHY (LLC)
SELF-EMPLOYED
Nov 2020 - Present
New Jersey, United States
Specializing in Lifestyle, Portraiture, and more based in Northern New Jersey, USA. I travel on-location using natural light or with additional lighting to create that perfect mood. Studio or in-home sessions are available. My breath of work starts by catching that perfect moment in time...combining it with an eye for composition and powerful colors to create my signature style.
Lifestyle and Natural
ON LOCATION AND SEASONAL
Capturing emotion and expressions in couples, family, teens, to newborns.
Action
EQUESTRIAN, SPORTS AND MOTION
Sporting events and motion photography including equestrian, sports, motor sports.
Portrait and Fine Art
STUDIO AND ON LOCATION
Corporate headshots to inspiring creative fiction and fine art.
Pets
PUPPY TO END-OF-LIFE
The entire lifecycle—from puppy to end-of-life for all pets. It can be natural or creative sessions.
Engagement
YOUR STORY STARTS HERE
The surprise to post engagement celebration and announcement.
Commercial Projects
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOR PRINT AND DIGITAL
Complimenting your business and marketing strategy by showcasing your branding, staff, equipment, or products.
PROFESSIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER
VERGALITO COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN (LLC)
SELF-EMPLOYED
May 2013 - Present
New Jersey, United States
Utilizing the 25+ years of print production experience, I am available to jump in and support studios and agencies with launches, campaigns, conventions, and other various tight deadlines. I can work within a team or I can be your team.
Print Production
Extensive Knowledge
Large Formats
Binding/Tabs/Pockets
Product Packaging
Die Cuts
Post Production
Fulfillment
Adobe Illustrator
Creative Illustration
Logo Design
Charts
Photo to Vector Conversion
Adobe InDesign
Layout
Corrections
Mechanical
Prepress
Disk Release
Color Proofing
Websites
WordPress
Designing
Building/Staging
Maintaining
Security/Backups
Adobe Photoshop
Photo Imaging
Retouching
Editing
Compositing
Color Correction
Color Grading
HTML5/CSS3
Websites
Banner Ads
Animation
Photography
Product Shots
Packaging
Adobe Acrobat
Forms
Digital Routing
STUDIO DIRECTOR, PRINT PRODUCTION
PIVOT HEALTHCARE
FULL TIME
Nov 2007 - July 2020 (Company closed due to Covid-19 Pandemic)
New Jersey, United States
I was employed at Pivot Healthcare for 12 years and 9 months. I was the 6th person hired in the pharmaceutical advertising company and the last one released before the company closed due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
I was able to develop a Studio Department and staff accordingly. I developed and implemented the information technology; purchasing of all hardware for users, servers, backup protocols, and software purchases. I developed protocols for job routing (paper initially and then digital). I developed mechanical checklists to ensure accurate and successful production of work (print and digital). I managed production for all projects (print and digital)--average number of projects in a launch were 30. First and foremost, I was a problem solver. Problems were presented to me and I found solutions--most solutions saved time and/or costs to projects.
Studio Production
Print and Digital
Launches, Conventions
Meetings, Journal Ads
Scheduling/Timing
Fulfillment/Distribution
Client/Vendor Management
Mechanicals
Print and Digital
Layout Corrections
Prepress
Proofing
Release Protocols
Studio Director
Print and Digital
Staffing/Training
Scheduling/Timing of Projects
Department Procedures
Profit Center
Client/Vendor Management
Information Technology
New Technology
Yearly Budgeting
Software Management
Hardware Management
Server Management
On-Site Support
Computer Graphics
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe XD/Sketch
HTML5/CSS3/WordPress
Specializing in...
Mechanicals
Retouching
Website
Prepress
DIRECTOR OF GRAPHIC SERVICES
PACE
FULL TIME
1999 - 2007
New Jersey, United States
I was employed at PACE, a pharmaceutical advertising agency, for 8 years.
I developed and directed a studio department, running on 2 shifts, of 20+ staff and additional freelance as dictated by workload. I turned the department into a profit center by charging hours and materials.
Director of Graphic Services
Print and Digital
Staffing/Training
Scheduling/Timing of Projects
Department Procedures
Profit Center
Client/Vendor Management
Computer Graphics
Quark XPress
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat
HTML/CSS/Adobe DreamWeaver
Specializing in...
Procedures
Mechanicals
Information Technology
Prepress
Retouching/NAPP member
STUDIO MANAGER
KRELL ADVERTISING
FULL TIME
1996 - 1999
New Jersey, United States
I was employed at Krell Advertising, a pharmaceutical advertising agency, for 3 years.
I started as a Studio Artist, where I worked on layout corrections, artwork creation, photo retouching, mechanical, prepress, and proofing.
I quickly rose to Studio Manager, by demonstrating my skills as a leader. I started by upgrading and streamlining the information technology of the company. I organized the 10+ staff and additional freelance to follow the protocols I developed for internal project routing, mechanical/disk release procedures, and archiving of old projects.
Studio Manager
Print and Digital
Staffing/Training
Scheduling/Timing of Projects
Department Procedures
Client/Vendor Management
Computer Graphics
Quark XPress
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat
HTML/CSS
Specializing in...
Procedures
Mechanicals
Information Technology
Prepress
Retouching
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Mark Vergalito
Owner at Marco Fossalto Photography, LLC and Vergalito Computer Graphic Design, LLC
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