Design Sales
Resume:
C a r o l i n a Z a l l e s
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
**************@*********.***
www.carolinazalles.com
P r o f i l e
Culturally versatile and adaptable, self-driven team member who excels in
organizatio-nal, innovative problem solving strategies and implementations.
Excels in time and priority administration. Proven managerial and
communication skills honed by years
of professional experience in the planning, design and production
coordination of publications and related events. Balanced demeanor, capable
of achieving concurrent tasks under demanding budget and time constraints.
Solid educational foundation complemented by a dynamic, driven, hands-on
work ethic. Personable, honest, with a passionate commitment to civic duty.
E x p e r i e n c e
2001-Current - Carolina Zalles Graphic Design
Experienced, detail oriented graphic designer, with extensive work in
diverse mediums. 20 + years in the field, through years of managing and
operating own studio. Ample experience in corporate image creation,
branding, strong page layout and cover design skills, music cd covers,
magazine and newspaper publishing, presentation graphics, signage systems,
advertising design, production and pre-press preparation. Intuitive, honed
skill in the development of concepts and typography as applied to design.
Art Direction, Designer - American Securitization Journal
Publishing /design coordination of American Securitization Forum (ASF)
Journal Magazine- Responsible for planning, design and production of bi-
annual magazine.
Design page layouts; coordinate contracted advertising artwork; work
directly with editor; print production and pre-press supervision.
Art Direction, Designer - The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF)
Responsible for off-shore annual conference graphic identity, presentation
graphics, marketing material online as well as printed, conference agenda
brochure, banners, flyers. Off-shore printer coordinator and prepress
supervisor.
1994-2001
Founder/Owner, Wireless Dise os, Caracas, Venezuela
Print, Advertising, Corporate design
1993-1994
Senior Designer, C-Crea Publicidad, Caracas, Venezuela
Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Material, Corporate Identity
1992-1993
Designer, Jon Roll & Associates, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Environmental Graphics - Signage design for universities and hospitals
1991-1992
Designer, Lasater/Sumpter Design, Boston, Massachusetts
Institutional Signage Systems, Environmental Graphics, Print
2008-Current
Key Biscayne K-8 Center - PTA Board Member (Volunteer Position)
Vice President - Grade Level Initiative Chairman - Prepare master calendar
for PTA fundraising events and programs. Delegate tasks to different
committees and share leadership responsibilities. Manage individual grade
level fund raising activities and monies, such as dances, bake sales, no
uniform days, author book signings.
Grade Level Initiatives Treasurer - Keep ledgers and logs of Grade Level
bank account; prepare authorization for payment; pay outstanding bills;
reconcile bank statements monthly.
Library Fund Raiser/Book Fair Chairman - Organize and coordinate library bi-
annual fair event, develop volunteer assignments, schedules and tasks.
Supervise cashiers, close daily monetary reports, deposits and final logs.
Work conjunctly with Media Center Specialist in advertising to reach out to
school children as well as their families.
Budget Planning - Assist PTA President with budget planning as well as
organizing different fund raising committees. Monthly meetings with school
Principal to cover fund raising accomplishments and necessities.
E d u c a t i o n
1987-1991
Rhode Island School of Design, (RISD) Providence, RI
Bachelor of Graphic Design
1987-1990
Rhode Island School of Design, (RISD) Providence, RI
Bachelor of Fine Arts
1986-1987
Universidad Cat lica de Chile, Santiago de Chile
Graphic Design
1985-1986
Universidad Cat lica del Per , Lima, Per
Fine Arts
Affiliations/Community Service:
. Key Biscayne Rotary Club, Volunteer fundraiser and supporter of the
Annual Art Festival
. Girls Scouts of Key Biscayne - Assistant troop leader,
Fundraising/Cookie Coordinator
. Biscayne Nature Center - Identity redesign process for endowment
fundraising
Computer skills and tools:
. Excellent control of Photoshop; Illustrator; InDesign; Wix website
builder
. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
. ENewsletter / Email Blast online web design software.
Languages:
. Fully proficient English and Spanish
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