Graphic Designer

Location:

Austin, TX

Posted:

June 22, 2016

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Resume:

+ CONTACT

Mobile: 956-***-****

e-mail: *******************@*****.***

Portfolio: www.savphotography.virb.com

Profile

I am versatile Austin based multimedia specialist with over 8 years of combined experience in commercial/editorial photography, audio/video, graphic design, I.T. & eduction. I am excited to expand my experience with new creative challenges.

Freelance Photographer & Graphic Designer

SAV Photography, McAllen,TX / June 2012 – Present

Specializing in portraiture, event, advertising photography & graphic design. Collaborate with local artist/photographers, models, art directors, advertis- ing/promoters, & advertising related entities in projects & events.

C.T.E. Graphic Design/ Commercial Photography/ I.T. Professional

Chaparral Star Academy, Austin, TX/ Sep. 2014– 2016

Taught Graphic Design, Principles of Art, Audio/Video, Technology & Communi- cations, Principles of I.T., and Computer Science I. Contributed photography & graphics for school advertising & publications (photography featured in Austin Monthly). Worked as a campus I.T. professional & computer lab tech.

Photography Coordinator

City Magazine, McAllen,TX / June 2011 – 2014

Coordinated photography sessions with clients for monthly magazine. Photo- graphed events, portraits, food/cuisine, political rallies, business affairs & environmental portraits. Managed production phases & photo editing.

C.T.E. Graphic Design/ Commercial Photography/ Tech. Applications Teacher

Vanguard Academy, Pharr, TX / Sep. 2004 – 2014

Taught technology applications, commercial photography & graphic design. Coordinated student shows & competitions. Developed curriculum for the multimedia C.T.E. program. Colaborated with school advertising campaigns (photography, graphics, video projects). Yearbook Coordinator. Assisted I.T. department/computer lab tech.

Photography Darkroom & Multimedia Lab Assistant

UTPA Art Department, Edinburg, TX/ Aug. 2006 – 2008

Assisted university students with photography darkroom & multimedia related enquiries. Maintained the photography darkroom & multimedia computer lab.

Graphic Designer

VielmAssociates Adv., Publisher of the News Homes Guide, McAllen, TX/ Nov. 2004 – July 2005

Created magazine layouts & graphics for advertisements, brochures & web- sites. Created and launched company’s first website for the lower RGV.

Graphic Designer

UTPA Intl. Trade & Tech., Edinburg, TX/Sep. 2004 – May 2005

Created graphics for advertisements, magazines, brochures, web pages, & advertising. Collaborated in the creation of the official advertisement campaign- for the 2004 & 2005 UTPA HESTEC festival.

+ SOFTWARE EXPERTISE

Photoshop Illustrator Lightroom Bridge Camera RAW Nik Collection Aperture iLife Suite iMovie iWork Suite MS Office Mobile Editing (OS & Andriod) Google Cloud & Office Suite Google Classroom Adobe Cloud

+ EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts with specialization in Digital Photography

The Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA / Aug. 2013- 2017

Bachelor of Fine Arts with specialization in Graphic Design, Emphasis: Art History, Photography.

The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX / 2001-2006

+ INTERNSHIP(S)

Graphic Designer/Master Control Operator

KTLM Telemundo 40, McAllen, TX November 2003 – May 2004

Created computer graphics for news segments. Filmed live news cast. Worked lighting, linear/non-linear editing & master control. Helped with presentations and advertising.

+ STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE

Graduate Studies In Salamanca, Spain

University of Salamance, June 2007

Courses: History of Spanish Art, Hispanic Literature

Art In Oaxaca, Mexico: Cultural Art Tour

University of Texas-Pan American, June 2004

Courses: Graphic Design II, Individual Studies/ Advanced Art History

Business In Salamanca, Spain

University of Salamanca, June 2001

Courses: International Business, International Marketing

+ EXIBITIONS

Fusion: Graduate Student Exhibit (Local)

CMECU Gallery, McAllen, TX, Nov. 2-26, 2007.

Elements of Emotion: Senior Graphics and Photography Exhibit (Local)

McA2 Creative Incubator, McAllen, TX, Dec. 9, 2005.

Art Awakenings photography Exhibit (Local)

Art Awakenings, McAllen, TX, Dec. 9, 2005.

The Photographers Association at UT, Photography Exhibitions (Local)

Art House, McAllen, TX, April 2005, Douglas Clark Gallery, McAllen, TX, Dec. 5, 2005.

Oaxaca Through Our Lenses Display (Local)

UTPA Art Department, Edinburg, TX, Aug. 2004.

Digital 2003 Student Show and Competition (Local)

Edinburg Chamber of Commerce, Edinburg, TX, May 7- May 21, 2003.

Animex International Festival of Animation/Student Competition (International)

University of Teeside, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, Great Britain, August, 2003.

+ Certifications

TeXeS Teacher Certification, 2010

EC-12 Technology Applications, 2010

+ Skills

Bilingual: Able to speak, read and write the Spanish and English language.

Computer: Macintosh & windows platforms, CD/DVD burners, scanners, graphic tablets, digital sound/recording & video equipment, experienced with mobile platforms & editing applications.

Photography: Color/black & white film & digital SLR cameras, studio/portable flash lighting systems, wireless trigger systems, prop setup, studio & onsite/location techniques, work with variety of models/clients & shooting conditions, quick photography related problem solving skills. Collaboration with directors/coordinators & other creatives to fulfill advertising campaigns/projects.

Personal: Fast learner & driven to action, effective communicator, able to perform in stressful environment. Deadline oriented, active participation in creative brainstorming sessions.

+ Awards and Recognitions

UTPA International Programs Scholarship, 2008

Scholarship to pursue summer gradu- ate studies at the University of Sala- manca, Spain.

Regionally Recognized Artist, McAllen Monitor, 2006

Recognized by the Festiva Magazine of the McAllen Monitor, news print.

Employee of the Month, 2004

Vanguard Academy Charter School for the Fine Arts award for Employee of the Month.

+ INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES

Computer graphics, film & digital photography, digital illustration, Audio & video, camping, passion- ate traveler, live music events

+ REFRENCES

Alejandro Coronado

Fine Arts Coordinator