GIO CASTILLO
*** ***** ****** ** *, Apt. K* - Hamilton, Ontario L9B 1R1
289-***-**** - ******@*******.***
September 22, 2014
Dear Employer:
If you are looking for a reliable and responsible individual with a positive attitude then please accept this letter
as an application for employment.
I am a graduate from Humber College’s Web Design program and Graphics Design at Mohawk College.
Recently, I have reached my goal in obtaining on the field experience. My skill set in graphics/web design will
always be an asset to me but I feel that I need to expand my knowledge.
Below are skills I can offer upon employment:
Ƿ Great attention to detail and a good eye for quality
Ƿ Excellent knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator,
InDesign and Dreamweaver
Ƿ High energy and a willingness to learn and apply new skills
Ƿ Enthusiastic about the latest forms of technology and devices
Ƿ Great verbal and written communicator
Thank you for your consideration. Ideally, I wish to speak with you more personally via phone or email
to discuss potential employment. My contact information is at the top of the page at your convenience.
Yours Truly,
Gio Castillo
GIO CASTILLO 444 Stone Church Rd W, Unit K6
289-***-**** Hamilton, Ontario, L9B 1R1
OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment and expand my skills set in a company.
STRENGTHS AND ASSETS
• Ability to prioritize/multi-task
• Courteous and respectful to others (Team Player)
• Computer literate (MAC and Windows OS)
• Learn new devices/platforms/skills readily
• Great desire to expand knowledge and apply it
• Communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Adaptable and tenacious
TECHINCAL SKILLS
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Piazza Banquet Centre, Hamilton, ON September 2006 - May 2008
Server, Setup Staff, Bread Production Staff
• Setup for functions and events
• Bus tables, occasionally supervise functions
• Supervise bread production staff
Cadbury Adams, Hamilton, ON June 2008 - April 2011
Production Staff
• General labour, handling and packaging of candy/various products
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
Copy Copy Hamilton, Hamilton, ON May 2011 - June 2014
Junior Graphics Designer, Print Production
• Design, edit and revise proofs/artwork
• Output/finish business cards, flyers, posters and various forms of print material
• Large format printing and plotting (various types of signs, vinyl lettering etc..)
• Shop maintenance (answering calls, file organization, equipment maintenance)
• Front Desk Work (Greet and assess customers for potential orders/sales)
EDUCATION
Humber College School of Media Studies & Information Technology, Toronto, ON May 2009
Web Design and Maintenance Certificate
Mohawk College, Brantford, ON May 2011
Graphics Design - Digital Diploma