Graphic Designer Marketing

ANGELA M. LOPEZ

**** *** ***, **** *** San Diego, CA 92103

T: 858-***-**** I E: *********@*****.*** I Portfolio: http://alo1.crevado.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/angela-lopez/6/268/20 CAREER SUMMARY

Skilled senior graphic designer with a proven ability in developing corporate identity packages, advertising, campaigns and branding. Can develop artwork from concept to press-ready art including comprehensive layout. Experienced with client interface and project definition. Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Ambitious and self-motivated team player that can multi-task and meet tight deadlines. Experienced with maintaining social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter including event coordination, amateur photography and proposal support.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient on both PC and MAC platforms

Software: Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office programs with working knowledge of Premiere and Director. Original illustration outside electronic environment with various mediums including pencil and marker rendering. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gafcon

Project Coordinator/Communications Liaison (May 2015 – Present) San Diego, CA Responsible for difficult coordinating and accounting duties in the processing of San Diego Community College District procurements; monitor purchase order/payment encumbrances. Provide graphic design assistance to the Communications Outreach team.

Marketing Graphics Coordinator (2006 – 2015) San Diego, CA

Lead graphic designer and produced signage, brochures, ads, and all other company marketing collateral for company/client presentations. Lead amateur photographer for all employee, event and project photos and maintained the photo library.

• Created and developed event invitations and event planning coordination, templates, web site and giveaway production materials including tradeshow graphics and company signage.

• Provided graphic design and marketing assistance to the Web Designer, Sr. Proposal Manager and Business Development Manager and training support companywide. Taught PowerPoint classes multiple times and maintained social media sites.

• Protected the new brand image through the development and consistent use of templates, correct logo usage and other defining brand elements.

Amldesign

Freelance Senior Graphic Designer (2005 – 2013) San Diego, CA Provided Graphic Design services for local SD clients including fitness, BMG music CD packaging, invitations, posters, stationary packages, photography, banners, logo and identity packages, business cards & much more.

American Dynamics, a division of Tyco Fire & Security (2003 - 2006)San Diego, CA Graphic Designer

Designed and produced international sales and marketing collateral for print and website use including:

• Proposals, ads, charts, 200+ datasheets, GUI interfaces and CD packaging. Original designs for tradeshows: flyers, promotional offerings, postcards, invitations, posters, banners and mousepads.

• Manipulated original photography and create line art for numerous product line inventory to be used by international sales force.

• Prepared files for output for global translation companies.

• Oversaw Creative branding elements and production procedures to increase efficiency in the marketing department.

T-Systems International (2002 to 2003) San Diego, CA Jr. Art Director/Graphic Designer

• Project management for this leading agricultural company including all international marketing materials, print, tradeshows and other corporate support materials.

• Performed lead role in continuity of Marcom activity: Direct mail, co-branded collateral and co-op marketing POP.

• Art directed photo shoots for large tradeshow displays and boardroom posters.

• Created indoor and outdoor signage for corporate management.

Network Music, a division of BMG Entertainment (2001 to 2002) San Diego, CA Graphic Designer

Responsible for design and production of collateral, marketing and promotional campaign materials for the Music Library Division.

• Worked closely with the Creative Director on ASI trade show media advertising.

• Standardized digital art procedures on over 200+ CD titles increasing art production and substantially lowering labor costs.

• Trained fifteen seasonal employees increasing company productivity.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Rady Children's Hospital Auxiliary Charitable Business Unit (CBU) Former Marketing/Advertising Chair for CBU for 3 years. Provided support on a philanthropic basis to the hospital. Developed and participated in fundraising events, provided marketing collateral, lead group meetings and social media monitoring and editing on a consistent basis.

EDUCATION

1999 - BA in Advertising/Design

The Art Institute of CA - San Diego, CA

2005 - Graphic Design/Print Production classes

Palomar College - San Marcos, CA

Ongoing online classes on Lynda.com and kelbyone and yearly attendance to Print Week, Adobe Creative Suite and Photography seminars.

Letters of recommendation available upon request, also available on LinkedIn.

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