Marketing Graphic Designer
Resume:
WORK EXPERIENCE
AYSO Region **** - San Jose, CA
Marketing Board Director - Volunteer
October 2014 - present
• Worked with the Regional Commissioner to develop and distribute region-specific marketing materials for a new non-profit soccer organization.
• Designed banners and fliers using Adobe Illustrator, customizing multiple versions to adhere to distribution guidelines for multiple school districts as well as following the AYSO marketing guidelines. Photographed soccer games to get action shots to show the regional uniform for the fliers.
VMware - Palo Alto, CA
Technical Illustrator - Contractor
August 2014 - July 2015
• Created illustrations for documentation using Adobe Illustrator. Collaborated with up to 80 writers on all VMware products.
• Developed an updated graphics library consisting of 3D and 2D iconography for publications. Revised the illustration guidelines to match marketing branding.
• Maintained and updated illustration database using CMS.
• Collaborated with different groups on web designs and logos. Thoratec - Pleasanton, CA
Graphic Designer - Contractor
May 2015 - June 2015
• Designed a flip-chart style medical device document with Adobe InDesign to be used in an operating room. Combined multiple PowerPoint presentations together, edited photos in Photoshop, and used Thoratec’s Style Guide to maintain the company’s branding and create a sleek and informative document.
SGI - Milpitas, CA
Senior Technical Illustrator
May 2000 - June 2014
• Created detailed illustrations of computer hardware and software for all SGI product lines to be used in printed and online publications using Adobe Illustrator. Collaborated with writers in remote locations to improve existing drawings for user’s manuals. Worked closely with engineers to photograph hardware and document remove and replace procedures for computer components.
• Aided marketing group with product photos for websites and printed materials using Adobe Photoshop. Developed marketing images for key accounts such as DARPA and for customer presentations.
• As webmaster for the Technical Publications group, developed and updated internal webpages using HTML in Dreamweaver. Created graphics using Adobe Photoshop.
• Authored publications as needed. Coordinated with engineers for accurate instructions and information.
• As production editor, prepared source files for print vendors and served as a contact for translators, reviewers, and vendors. Meticulously reviewed manuals for content and stylistic changes. Formatted third party documents into Adobe Framemaker using the SGI styles.
• Created hand drawn artwork for mass-produced T-shirts and posters using graphite, watercolor, and ink. EDUCATION
Graduated with Honors from the University of Illinois - Champaign-Urbana, IL B.F.A. May, 2000
G.P.A. 3.69/4.0
SKILLS
Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, FrameMaker, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML and CSS. Proficient in the arts, specifically oil painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and glassblowing. Portfolio: chrystie-danzer.squarespace.com
Chryst ie Danzer
Technical Illustrator, Graphics Specialist, and Creative Individual 759 N 4th St
San Jose CA 95112
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