• Editorial Design

• Photo Manipulation and

retouching/editing

• Ability to meet daily

deadlines while

prioritizing efficiently

• Preflight, pre-press

• Brand Development

• Copywriting

• Print Design

• Web Graphics

• Project Management

• Consultation

• Adobe Creative Suite

CS4 to CC

• Microsoft office

• Ability to multi-task

• Excellent communication

• Excellent problem solver

• Eager and fast learner

• Fully bilingual

(English-Spanish)

• Experience wih

Windows/Mac platforms

• Attention to detail,

creative and ability to work

independently and team.

• Self-starter, able to take

charge when needed

• Ability to lead others

SKILLS

EMPLOYMENT

2012 CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MOMENTUM, CALGARY, AB CANADA 2012 DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN - GPA 4.16 REEVES COLLEGE, CALGARY, AB CANADA 2005 ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN CULINARY ARTS - GPA 3.00 LE CORDON BLEU, ORLANDO, FL 1997 MAJOR IN ADVERTISING/MINOR IN PAINTING UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, RIO PIEDRAS, PR

• Prepare mechanicals for print and web for a multiple projects based on approved campaign creatives for National and International markets

• Work alongside Art Directors for a variety of campaigns to include Guardians of the Galaxy theme park California, Disney Cruise Line, World Disney World Resorts, Disney Springs, Media tool kits and Adventures by Disney among others.

• Created Out of home, ads, flyers, web banners, marketing collateral, etc.

• Delivered assets before scheduled deadlines on a weekly basis

• Designed projects for various clients

• Developed branding and marketing strategies (logo, stationary, social identity)

• Prepared rough sketches to communicate the best possible design solutions

• Designed flyers, brochures, invitations, banners, packaging, promotional collateral and web graphics

• Cook for a variety of resorts, restaurants and cafeterias

• Personal cook, Garde Manger, Day care cook, Line cook, Sous Chef, Saucier & Banquets

• Designed ads (print and web) for hundreds of small to large companies. Brands like but not limited to; TD Canada, BMO, Edward Jones, Dennis Restaurants, Remax, Engel and Volkers Realty, Marriott, Great Clips, and local politicians

• Wrote headline, and body copy when required

• Worked within existing brand standards to create the best possible solutions

• Outlined, retouched photography and developed custom vector illustrations

• Presented concept to clients for final approval

• Offered marketing consultation

• Typeset newsletters, created content and layout

4/17-10/17 TEMPORARY CONTRACT

DISNEY’S YELLOW SHOES

CREATIVE GROUP

Print Production Designer

Celebration FL

2011-2016

RITMOCREATIVE

Freelance Designer/Owner

Canada and US

2004-2011

CULINARY JOBS

US and Canada

2012-2016

GREAT NEWS PUBLISHING

Lead Graphic Designer

Calgary, AB, Canada

SCHOOL

321-***-**** ac28si@r.postjobfree.com Kissimmee, FL

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