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summary
Highly creative and multitalented designer with experience in multimedia
marketing and print
design. A dynamic, hands-on team member, with outstanding problem solving
skills, and the ability to handle challenging schedules. Well developed
written and verbal communication skills. Passionate, inventive, and well
organized, accustomed to
performing in deadline driven environments.
Creative experience in the following:
skills
Corporate branding
Logo design
Page layout design
Display design
Prepress
software tools
Mac and PC platforms
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe AfterEffects
Microsoft Office
Corel Painter
HTML
CSS
C++
education
California State University Monterey Bay
Information Technology and Communication Design
Concentration: Visual Design
design experience
Freelance Graphic Designer
First Night Monterey
Monterey, CA
July 2009 - November 2010
. Develop concepts and choose the appropriate media and style to meet
objectives.
. Discuss business objectives and requirements.
. Interpet business needs to create a concept.
. Developing design briefs by doing research.
. Collaborated with the director to effectively build, create, and see
through production.
. Working with a wide range of media, including.
. Proofreading to produce accurate work.
. Demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches.
. Working as a part of a team with printers.
Key Achievements:
. First Night Monterey 2010 identity
. Viva Greenfield identity
Freelance Graphic Designer
Star Riders
Marina, CA
January 2009 - May 2010
. Develop concepts and choose the appropriate media and style to meet
objectives.
. Discuss business objectives and requirements.
. Interpret business needs to create a concept.
. Developing design briefs by doing research.
. Collaborated with the director to effectively build, create, and see
through production.
. Working with a wide range of media.
. Proofreading to produce accurate work.
. Demonstrate illustrative skills with rough sketches.
Key Achievements:
. Graphic Identity Creator
work experience
Manager
Pieces of Heaven,
Carmel, CA
September 2006 - May 2011
. Supervise the overall performance of the staff.
. Achieve business and organization objectives.
. Involved in employee selection, and training.
. Identifying problems, creating choices and providing alternative
actions.
. Deal directly with customers on specialized orders.
. Manage employee schedule and payroll.
. Handle company deposit.
. Manage store inventory and orders.
Recreation Leader
Chabot Day Camp
San Leandro, CA
May 2007 - August 2007
. Responsible for the well being of each camper and knowing the
location of their campers.
. Prepare daily recreation schedules.
. Schedule facilities and volunteers.
Tutor
Children's Services of Monterey Bay
Marina, CA
September 2006 - May 2007
. Assist students with their academic studies, to help students improve
their grades.
. To present in formation to students in a ways they can understand.
. To provide students with the necessary skills, to continue academic
success.