EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer

HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, San Diego, CA.

May 2006 – June 2016

Worked directly with marketing, creative, pre-press and traffic teams to ensure design approvals on multiple pieces for print and interactive solutions, annual catalogs, direct mail, trade-show graphics, presentation, infographics and social media graphics. Developing and adhering to corporate identity standards and working in conjunction with different teams on collaborative projects, leading a team of designers supervising and training in the annual catalog production procedures. Graphic Designer

Next Day Printed Tees, Chula Vista, CA.

January 2004 – May 2006

Design and production of camera ready art for Screen printing/Embroidery industry. Production of line art and separation spot color index simulated and 4-color process. Automatic printing experience and able to create new and refreshing art for lines of clothing - resort wear, surf and skate related themes. EDUCATION

San Diego State University

California State University

Graphic Design 1999 – 2003

California Institute of the Arts

Graphic Design 1995 – 1996

SKILLS

Mac and Pc computer literate, expert level in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator; MS Office package experience in Word, Excel and Powerpoint. English - Spanish/Translation and adaptation

Art Teacher Volunteer - Beacon Classical Elementary August 2016

Literacy Advocate - Read San Diego Adult Literacy program August 2000 – July 2003

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SOCIAL MEDIA

TRADE-SHOW

NFOGRAPHICS

BRANDING

DIRECT MAIL

CLAUDIA VALDEZ

Creative and professional, open to new and challenging opportunities; able to work both independently and as collaborative team member supporting creative interaction, and encouraging personal and professional growth.

Graphic Manager

Exponents Insta USA Inc ·

May 2019 - Present

Trade show graphics manager, working directly with national and international companies adhering to their brand design standards and providing creative solutions. High-volume printing coordination with in-house, national and overseas vendors, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, able to manage a high volume of work and assignments with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and deliver a high quality of work from concept to completion. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator), Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Certified EFI wide-format LED printer maintenance and operation.

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