Objective
To secure a challenging position that allows me to contribute my experience
and education in graphic design, illustration, and computer skills.
Experience
Game Developer Magazine, UBM Publishing. November 2009 - April 2011
Freelance Illustrator
Communicating with customers
Brainstorming and creating drafts of ideas
Creating a project timeline and meeting deadlines
Working with printers or others to ensure the quality of the final product.
University Star, Texas State University. April 2009
- April 2010
Illustrator
Drew and painted illustrations for use by the University newspaper.
Studied layouts and sketches of proposed illustrations to become familiar
with assignments.
Determined style and technique to produce desired effects and received
specific instructions.
GlobalSCAPE Inc. San Antonio, Texas. September 2001 - August
2008
Graphic Designer
August 2004 - August 2008
Created software related graphics such as program icons and start-up
screens.
Created print and web advertisements.
Brand Identity and package design.
Worked on multiple projects under strict deadlines.
Assisted web development team with creation of website designs.
Technical Support Associate
September 2001 - August 2004
Provided technical support for GlobalSCAPE's library of software products.
Provided bilingual support for international costumers.
Coordinated with software engineers in order to solve complex support
cases.
Provided e-mail and phone support.
Managed customer accounts and serial numbers.
Provided sales of software and product upgrades.
Education
Health Careers High School. San Antonio TX. High School Diploma 1996 -
2000.
Texas State University San Marcos TX. Bachelor of Fine Arts in
Communication Design.
Graduated in 2010
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook Express, Lotus Notes, Mac/iOS and
Windows.
Experienced user of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash,
Dreamweaver, and other design applications.
Accomplishments
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas State University.
Member of the Texas State University Honors Program.
Member of the Texas State University Fine Arts & Communication Council of
Scholars.
Member of the Golden Key International Honors Society.
Published illustrations in national and international publications such as
Mexican Magazines Eres.
Art works selected for the Creative Summit 24 exhibition.
References available upon request.