ANTHONY VILLENA
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Alexandria, VA 22303
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WEB DESIGNER GRAPHIC DESIGNER VISUAL ARTIST
Creative, diverse artist with extensive experience in designing and developing a broad range of visual graphics to meet business objectives of clients. Highly motivated, hard-working, and dedicated designer with a wide variety of experiences in the graphic design field. Particularly adept in creating original, vibrant artwork that captures the attention of professional and casual viewers.
Additional Skills:
Developing Products–Able to translate concepts into a well-designed product by integrating; digital illustration, formatting, photography and typography. Designing
illustrations that articulate key ideas and are aesthetically pleasing.
Meeting Expectations – Maintain consistent trackrecord of fulfilling organizational goals. Highly adaptable to changing needs and requirements.
CORE SKILLS
Interface Software Microsoft Office 365
Photo Imaging Software Photoshop CC,
Fireworks CC
Creation & Editing Software DreamWeaver CS6,
CorelDraw X6, Illustrator CS6, Flash CS6.
Video Production Software Adobe Premier Pro
CS6, VideoStudio Pro X6
CMS & E-Commerce Wordpress, Volusion and
Opencart
Practical Experience Vehicle Wrap - Oracal
Certified, Certification using Octanorm.
(Exhibition Products Construction), Screen
Printing for T-shirts, Sublimation for
Promotional Products, Experience using large-
format printers, Film and photography, PC
technical support and Computer assembly.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Graphic Designer Signs by Tomorrow - Alexandria August 2014-Present Lead graphic designer dedicated to the creation of a variety of indoor and outdoor signs, vehicle graphics, monument signs, dimensional lettering, tradeshow displays; www.signsbytomorrow.com Graphic Designer Capital Exhibits March 2011-August 2014 Capital Exhibits is a company dedicated to the production of exhibition displays. Work included graphic design; production; printing and shipping. Design campaigns; online e-newsletter; social media development and maintenance of the blog and website; www.capitalexhibits.com.
Computer Instructor United Community Ministries October 2010 - January 2011 Prepared the complete basic and intermediate course of training, prepared material such as course notes and syllabus outlines. Work included teaching different levels of users about computers and internet use. Assist with the maintenance of the website; www.ucmagency.org.
Graphic Designer Pasion al Volante Magazine August 2009 - June 2010 Automobile Magazine. Work including page layout, photography and photo editing of the #1, #2 and #3 of the Magazine. Web design and support technician work including construction, design, and regular maintenance of the website; www.pasionalvolante.com.
Web designer State Government of Callao September 2009 - January 2010 Web designer for the State Government of Callao for the Office of Regional Security and Civil Defense, Work included re- design of the website and permanent maintenance and updates for the State Government’s website. Webmaster City Government of Callao January 2007 - July 2009 Work included web design, maintenance, and updates for the City Government’s website, as well as photography, photo editing, event help, and maintenance of Peruvian State Internet portals for use by the City Government. Webmaster City Government of Carmen de la Legua January 2005 - January 2007 Work included photography on official events, design of flyers, banners and brochures and permanently maintenance of the City Government’s website.
Photographer & Photo Editor A&L Digital Graphic Solutions April 2001 - December 2004 Work included photography in private and governmental education institutions for Photo ID badges, editing pictures printing, lamination and shipping of the badges.
SELECTED WORKS
(a ful l port fol i o i s avai labl e f or immediate revi ew) Creation and maintenance of the following websites. Develop graphics and layouts for printing displays, company logos, and websites. Portfolio of websites include:
● www.attorneymalouf.com ● www.awccreative.com
● www.kathlynjamesavila.com ● www.diamondconstructionva.com
● www.alsgourmetpizza.com ● www.hostelcocosbeach.com
● www.astutowing.com ● www.driverschoolva.com
● www.annierosehanson.com ● www.bolivarpainting.com
● www.vidbadge.com ● www.cleoelectric.com
● www.primegaragedoor.com
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
The National University of Callao Perú
Certificate in Computer Assemblage and Repair, Graduated in September 2009 Superior Institute of Public Technology – Maria Rosario Araoz Pinto 3 years of coursework completed in Advertising Design, April 2004 to December 2006 Superior Institute of Technology – IDAT Perú
1 year of coursework in Web Design and Development, November 2004 International School of Management EIGER
1 year of coursework in Computer Science, February 2003 to February 2004 LANGUAGE SKILLS
Bilingual: English and Spanish