MARIA EVORA
GRAPHIC / PRINT PRODUCTION DESIGNER
**** ** *** ***, *******, FL 33025 Tel. 954-***-**** Cell: 954-***-****
abi9pw@r.postjobfree.com
www.visualcv.com/mariaevora
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly creative Graphic Designer with extensive experience in the print
industry. A positive thinker,
collaborator, always ready.
Proficient in Adobe CS4: Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop; as well as
Quark Xpress, Acrobat and many other office applications. Strong
typographical, illustration and photo editing skills.
Perform well in deadline-driven environments. Marketing sales and direct
mail experience.
Ad Design & Production Skills: Print Skills: Other Skills:
All types of print collateral: 2-4 color separations 100+WPM typist
postcards, flyers, stationery, signs, digital output systems
bilingual: English/Spanish
publications, newsletters, brochures large format printing translator
logos, corporate and product image
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
November 2006 - Present
Discount 4-Color Printing, Hollywood, FL
Successfully manage all graphic design projects. Collaborate with company's
clients to conceive
graphic ideas while keeping deadline requirements of all ad-mail and print
collateral.
Production Designer / Customer Support / Pre-Press
November 2006 - June 2010
Heavy production of effective advertisement and postcard designs for these
South Florida companies:
DYNAMIC DIRECT, USA BOUQUET and SOBE GRAPHICS
Owner, Production Manager / Art Director
January 1997 - March 2006
Open Mind Designs, New Jersey
In charge of trendy graphic design and print shop where customer
satisfaction inspired referrals and repeat business. Successfully managed
and coordinated all graphic design projects from concept to completion.
Supervised up to 3 freelance designers, consultants and vendors to meet all
project
requirements. Managed all operational, financial, quote/bid, staffing and
administrative functions.
EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts, New York City (vocational course) Desktop Publishing
(1990-1991)
Parson's School of Design, New York City (vocational course) Graphic Arts
(1980-1981)
University of Puerto Rico, Arts & Humanities (67 credits, 1 year left for
graduation)
Born in Cuba - US Citizen
All professional references are available upon request.