Hugo Ricardo

Copy Writer / Graphic Design / Translator / Production Artist

626-***-**** • Covina, CA 91723 acuyw6@r.postjobfree.com • hugodesignwrite.carbonmade.com

For this bilingual copy writer/graphic artist, it’s about communicating ideas in a creative, intriguing fashion. Versatile and experienced in writing feature stories, producing catalogs and monthly publications, developing compelling advertisement for a wide and varied clientele…with the added benefit of doing it in Spanish for an ever-burgeoning market.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Freelance Designer/Copy Writer/Translator/Production Artist

Hugo Design Write – Covina, CA – June 2013 to present

• Offering high-quality graphic design, copy writing and translation work on a per-project basis

• Continuing partnership with HD Supply, writing Knowledgeable Pro Bio series for monthly “Contractor Trader”

publication

• Providing design and translation services for established client base, including a classical music label, concrete

chemical firm and construction supply company

• Creating copy for dental practice websites

Senior Copy Writer/Graphic Artist/Emerging Markets Manager

HD Supply White Cap – Costa Mesa, CA – June 2004 to May 2013

• Produced and designed 700-page Spanish version of company’s Product Catalog

• Introduced Spanish-language edition of monthly Contract Trader publication

• Worked concurrently on English versions of both projects

• Developed and coordinated collateral for promotional events targeting Hispanic market

• Designed labels, packaging and collateral for company’s proprietary brand, Brigade Tools

• Established Knowledgeable Pro Bio series of feature stories highlighting industry expertise of company associates

Graphic Designer/Copy Writer

ConceptuaLine – Covina, CA – 2000 to 2004

• Responsible for creative production including logos, labels & packaging, brochures and catalogs

• Notable projects: collateral materials and advertisements for Catalina Island “Be Water Wise” campaign and state-

wide “Express Efficiency” program for California utility companies

• Clients included Southern California Edison, The Gas Company, New Spirit Naturals and Walbert Laboratories

Graphic Designer

Aquent Partners – Newport Beach, CA – 1996 to 2000

• Created line art illustrations and instruction manuals for ViewSonic Corporation

• Designed packaging and in-store displays for Cotton & Kurz Marketing’s Fluidmaster account

• Other projects: North American Rockwell Airborne Laser Proposal, Pacific Life Investor Education campaign

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with emphasis in Creative Writing

University of California, Irvine

SKILLS:

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Copywriting

• Spanish Translation

• Photo Manipulation

• Microsoft Office

• Customer Service

• Concept Development

• Copy Editing

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