Jorge Colón
Senior Graphic Designer
Caguas, PR
*.******@*****.*** - 787-***-****
Senior graphic designer from conceptualization and implementation of design solutions that meet marketing
strategies to the completion of the project. Printing, marketing, conceptualizing, developing and editing
knowledge for a diversity of Graphic Desing protects. Proficient knowledge of HTML and web design
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer
Printech - Cayey - August 2014 to Present
Responsible for the pre-press department. The coordination of daily job activities. Key role to ensure the proper
quality standards for each printing department and there respective products. Review, update and archives all
the artwork modification files for future reference. Analyze and data entry of daily departments work progress.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Ad One Group - 2005 to January 2014
Manage art work for promotional items in a large variety of campaigns. Vectorize artwork and adjust for
promotional material.
Senior Graphic Designer
Smart Signs - Rio Piedras, PR - May 2012 to November 2013
Lead graphic designer in charge of coordinating and assigning the company projects. Consultant to the client
and schedule time for production and pickup.
Graphic Designer
Ideatico - San Juan, PR - 2011 to 2012
Developer of artwork and concepts for the agency clients such as:
• SER de Puerto Rico • Tarjeta Roja
• The Ricky Martin foundation • Gustavo
Insuring the quality of the artwork in all stages, developing digital and hardcopy artwork.
"In House" Graphic Designer
Merck Sharp & Dohme - Carolina, PR - February 2005 to November 2010
Assigned to create and edit all the promotional material for the Caribbean and part of Puerto Rico.
Delivered high interest results for campaigns, ads, conferences, educational and promotional material.
Coordinate and deliver designs that tie back to the overall concept and business strategy for all the company
products.
Part of a marketing group involved in the creation and adaptation of all the company products for the Caribbean.
EDUCATION
Associate in Graphic Design
Atlantic University College - Guaynabo, PR
2004
SKILLS
Graphic Design, product coordination, illustrator, Corporate identity design, layout, Photoshop, Illustrator,
Indesign, Adobe creative suite, logo
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Software knowledge and Personal skills
• HTML knowledge
• Mac OS X software
• Windows software
• Organized
• Campaign Art Development
• Adobe Illustrator CS6
• Proactive
• Conceptual Illustrations
• Adobe Photoshop CS6
• Energetic
• Stationary Art
• Adobe InDesign CS6
• Dedicated
• Photography
• Focused
• Layout Design
• Microsoft Office
• Bilingual
• Magazine Conceptualization
• Quickbook
• Knowledge of Mandarin Chinese
• Layout Design
• EFI(TM) Fiery® XF
• Supervisory Skills
• Customer Service Skills
• Group Leader
• Artwork Consultant
• Data Entry
• Job Costing
• Stock Control
Consistently manage and coordinate graphic design projects, from it's concept through the completion.
Collaborate with clients to create a vision, conceive a design and consistently meet deadlines and
requirements. Efectively build, motivate, and direct design and production teams. Successfully develop and
deliver speeches and presentations that educate and motivate.