Design Fort Worth

Maria Patiño C. 786-***-**** E. *************@*******.***

Objective: I am seeking an entry level graphic design position in a creative firm where I can contribute my design skills and

qualifications. My last position was with FWISD as an art teacher and yearbook designer and coordinator. While there, I

gained a reputation for my creative and integrated approach to planning, leadership, and management skills.

SKILLS

Knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Word

Painter and Illustrator

Bilingual, Speak, Read and Write Spanish

EDUCATION

School of Visual Arts, New York, NY LaGuardia Community College, LIC, NY

BFA Graphic Design, May 2002 A.S. Fine Arts, March 1999

EXPERIENCE

• ART TEACHER/ 2006-2011 SCHOOL YEARBOOK COORDINATOR

Fort Worth Independent School District, Diamond Hill Jarvis H.S, Fort Worth Texas: Aug. 2006 to June 2010

Fort Worth Independent School District, Riverside M.S, Fort Worth, Texas: Aug. 2010 - June 2011

Teach knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, design, art history and three dimensional arts, following the

course of study adopted by the State of Texas. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide a safe,

orderly and productive student environment. Evaluate each pupil’s performance and growth in knowledge, aesthetic

understanding and prepare progress reports. Communicate with parents and school counselors on pupil progress. Participate in

curriculum and other developmental programs within the school district. Perform any other duties assigned by administration.

Coordinate and direct school yearbook content, design, sales, marketing, distribution, etc.

• GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR/TRANSLATOR

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth TX: Nov. 2002 to July 2006

Provide graphic design and illustration services for “La Estrella” a daily Spanish newspaper using QuarkXPress, Photoshop and

Illustrator in a Mac environment. Produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and client

expectations for creativity and accuracy. Collaborate with Account Executives and Editors in order to produce effective and

accurate work. Follow schedule set for production and placement of ads. Communicate with reporters, market editors, account

executives, creative director and general manager to ensure the highest quality designs are produced. Have good organizational

skills, accuracy and attention to detail. Develop promotional materials for special section s and created several mock-up for

advertisements. This job required excellent communication skills, speed, accuracy, and the ability to juggle multiple projects.

• GRAPHIC DESIGNER/DESIGN DIRECTOR

Liberia Travel & Life Magazine, Liberia Africa/Fort Worth, TX: March to May 2009

Develop a 120 quarterly page upscale magazine from concept to final product. Responsibilities include: Design media kit, visual

planning and layout design of editorial features, photography, illustration style, production and cover design, prepare final digital

files for printing and managing files on FTP site.

FREELANCE PROJE CTS

2006 Fort Worth Star Telegram Star-Time Magazine Cover illustration and Illustration for Family Life Special Section

2003 Front and Back book cover Design and illustration for “Siempre Neruda” by Tammy Gomez

2002- Present - Custom made jewelry, paintings and illustrations.

EXHIBITS

Encounters with Art, Fort Worth Texas, Community Arts Center, Aug. 6-30 2010

MusicArte Art Festival, Fort Worth Texas, Oct. 3-4 2008

Solo Art Show at The Rose Marine Theater, Fort Worth Texas, July-August 2007

Graphic Design Portfolio Group exhibition, Art Directors Club New York, NY April 8, 2002

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Rose Marine Theater Fort Worth, TX: June 2006 to June 2011

Responsibilities: Art Instructor, curator, Member of the Art Gallery Committee, Box office, Face painting and more.

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