Raul R. Chapa
Tampa, FL ****1
abktxg@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Visual communications professional eager to grow with a company, and
enthusiastic to
share a diverse set of Multimedia skills, acquired with intentions to
assist a group of experts
achieve profit, prosperity and comradery.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Current Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI - with CI polygraph obtained
Dec. 07).
Goal oriented professional with 10 years of experience in the United States
Army and Multimedia.
Exceptional technical skills, decision making skills, analytical skills and
typing skills.
Extensive working knowledge in Logo Design, Photo Retouch, Motion Graphics,
Digital Photography, Videography and Web Graphic Design.
Awarded The Joint Service Achievement Medal twice for Multimedia service by
The United States Army and The Department of Defense.
Computer literate and knowledgeable of computer software to include Adobe
Creative Suite 3 and 4, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Very punctual and able to manage stress, time and information effectively.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Multimedia Illustrator, United States Army, Fort Gordon Georgia 2007 -
2010
. Designed new logos and graphics for numerous departments to help
convey their identities
across the internet and Fort Gordon, Georgia
. Developed brochures, multimedia presentations, promotional products,
technical illustrations, newsletters and assisted with web pages
. Generated complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment,
creativity and software tools such as Adobe CS3-4 for presentations
. Enhanced customer relations for the AVISA Multimedia team by
interacting with customers,
and offered advisory direction to help accomplish their vision
. Provided digital photography with Nikon D200 Camera
Graphic Designer, Sign City, Houston, TX 2003 - 2006
. Utilized high-end equipment such as HP printers and Mimaki decal
plotters
. Created construction drawings for large scale signage presented to
potential customers
. Provided digital proofs of sign artwork to clients for approval
. Performed vehicle wraps and vehicle magnetic signage and window
lettering
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Intern Graphic Artist, Impress Me LLC., Pearland, TX 2004 - 2005
. Provided digital artwork to be embroidered for youth sport teams
throughout the Pearland area
. Recommended options for product supplies necessary to complete
customer orders
. Advised manager with business strategies to help acquire profits for
the company
. Conveyed ideas to clients and interpreted requests in an accurate and
decisive manner
Graphic Artist, Curb Appeal Marketing, Pasadena, TX 2001 - 2002
. Accented digital layouts with photographs of real estate properties
. Two and three-page brochures were designed with Illustrator and
Photoshop
. Provided descriptive captions for photos used in printed layouts for
real estate agents
EDUCATION
Associate Degree - Computer Aided Design, Art Institute of Houston 2000
Associate Degree - Computer Systems Technology, Microcomputer Technology
Institute 1998
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Certificate: Web Design Foundations
2010
Certificate: Advanced Digital Multimedia Course, Defense Information School
2007