Michael Mingoia :: Artist

Michael Mingoia
Art / Design / Direction
Sebastopo, CA © 2001 Michael Mingoia
Tel +707-829-2589
mike@michaelmingoia.com

EDUCATION

MA Exhibition Design
Univerisity of California, Los Angelas, 1990
BFA Communication Design
Rochester Institute of Technology, 1981

REPRESENTATIVE DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Design Director, 1999-2005
Duncan Design Inc., Santa Rosa, CA.
Client interface and strategic planning for fast-paced themed-environment studio. Developed and implemented design programs; project management including vendor sourcing, budget estimating and preparation, and supervision of field crews. Prepared proposals and presentation boards; fabricated exhibits, stage designs and displays for a wide variety of clients ranging from museums to malls, theatres to theme parks.

Visual Director, 1995-2001
Sonoma County Repertory Theatre, Santa Rosa, CA.
Designed over 30 stage sets for productions in both proscenium and in-the-round stages, as well as large scale productions for outdoor summer Shakespeare festival. Collaborated with Directors and other artistic staff; coordinated and scheduled fabrication of sets and props; developed and implemented lighting plans; worked with the Executive Director in developing and implementing cohesive graphics program as it relates to print material and events; curated and managed gallery exhibition space.

Design Director / Principal, 1991-1998
Hand Language Design, Sebastopol, CA.
Owned and managed product design studio. Researched and developed home furnishing products for the wholesale trade; developed production schedules; trained and supervised employees; developed and implemented marketing plans and participated in industry trade shows. My designs were represented in over 200 outlets nationwide.




		WORK Arden Fair Mall Bayfair Center Bay Street Plaza Blackstone Winery Capitola Shopping Plaza Furniture Handlanguage Lighting Oakland City Center Oakland Zoo Orange County Fair San Francisco Garden Show San Jose State University Simi Winery Six Flags Marine World Sonoma County Fair The Point Theatrical Sets Tishman San Francisco Tramp Art Exhibit Veritest RESUME
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