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Experience
****-******* ******* *********** ********** Sign Shop Tucson, Arizona Production Specialist
Training convicts to create signs using Corel Draw and Omega software. Control the work flow throughout the sign shop with a emphasis on safety and quality. Communicate with sales people on the feasibility and price of various signs. Keep a safe environment for all present. 2003-2008 Kivona Corporation Tucson, Arizona
Scanning/Illustration
Preparing various images for layout and pre-press using Photoshop, Illustrator and QuarkXpress. Developed custom graphics and logo design. Created illustrations for Homes Illustrated and other Realty related companies.
2001-2002 Print Expressions/Tattoo Manufacturing Inc. Tucson, Arizona Graphic Artist Pre-press
Designed custom illustrations for temporary tattoos using Photoshop, Illustrator and color pencil. Designed pocket planner covers and runs. Preset large runs of temporary tattoos for production on lithograph press using QuarkXpress.
1998-2001 Thirstystone Resources Inc. Tucson, Arizona Graphic Artist / Printer
Designing custom layouts with text and scannable or digital artwork from client to fit desired surface. Create new layouts with customer name drop on existing graphics. Enhance existing logos. Designed product literature for sales purposes. Output film for all designs in CMYK and spot colors including trapping. Stripped and set up film for printing presses. Printed using the four color process as well as spot colors.
Relevant Programs
Photoshop • Illustrator • InDesign • QuarkXpress • Dreamweaver • Flash • Fireworks Corel Draw • Omega • Microsoft Office
Production Skills
Screen printing • Pad printing • Offset 6 color • Pagination • Plate Making • Sign Creation Education
Art Institute of Tucson, AZ
Bachelors of Art - Graphics Design
Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
Associate of Applied Science - Communications Graphics