NATALIN CRUZ
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
ABOUT ME
Passionate and multi-talented
Graphic Designer with extensive
experience in large format
graphics, print design, marketing,
events and multi-media.
Exceptional work ethic, self-starter,
and collaborative team player
with great written and verbal
communication skills.
Accustom to multi-tasking in a
fast-paced, deadline oriented
environment, while maintaining
budget requirements.
CONTACT
8301 West Charleston Blvd.
Suite # 1022
Las Vegas, NV 89117
nc2design gmail.com
References supplied upon request.
Senior Graphic Designer Jan. 2001 - May 2020
Impact XM Dayton, NJ and North Las Vegas, NV
Creative design, file prep and management of work flow for a trade- show based organization. Responsibilities included:
• Creative design, file prep and layouts for large format, trade-show graphics
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, PPT, Word, and Excel
• Key member of corporate 24/7 on-call program
• Training and supervision of staff and freelancers
• Scheduling and assignment of projects to design staff
• Design/management of collateral print, and multi-media files
• Maintained inventory / archives for clients
• Pricing, estimating and purchasing
• Project management
• Vendor acquisition and relations
• Graphic installation and on-site supervision
EXPERIENCE
Advertising Production Manager Apr. 1999 - Aug. 2000 Comp-U-Tech Electronics Maple Shade, NJ
Creative design and management of weekly retail advertisements for print in a variety of newspaper publications. Responsibilities included:
• Creative design and layout of weekly ads
• Merchandising and copy-writing for ads
• Coordination with newspapers /publishing departments for print production
• Management of design staff
• General maintenance of network and department computers Marketing Manager Aug. 1998 - Mar. 1999
Bel-Art Lab Products Wayne, NJ
Creative design and management all marketing materials (both print and web) for a laboratory supply company. Responsibilities included:
• Creative design of promotional ads and materials for products
• Creation of files for catalog listing /publications
• Coordination of photo-shoots of products
• Management /coordination of all collateral print materials
(Including product catalog)
OF EXPERIENCE
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EDUCATION
Associates Degree, Multi-Media Web-Design
2006 The Chubb Institute South Brunswick, NJ
1990 Ocean County College Toms River, NJ
1989 Monmouth County Vocational School Wall Twp., NJ nc2design gmail.com
PORTFOLIO
NATALIN CRUZ
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
EXHIBIT
GRAPHICS
SABA HR Tech 2019 - Las Vegas, NV
Booth Graphic Designed:
• Back-wall Mural
• Tiki Hut Branding
• Hanging Sign
EXHIBIT
GRAPHICS
AT&T FirstNet CES 2020 - Las Vegas, NV
Graphics Designed:
• Back-wall Fabric Panels
• Custom Faux “Ambulance”
EXHIBIT
GRAPHICS
Jersey Mike’s ICSC 2019 - Las Vegas, NV
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Booth Graphics Designed:
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Faux “Woodgrain” Vinyl Wrap for Header
Faux “Woodgrain” Fabric Panel for Serpentine Header Framed Poster Graphics
Back-wall Vinyl Wrap Graphics
Faux “Canvas” Vinyl Banner
EXHIBIT
GRAPHICS
AT&T Cybersecurity ISE 2019 - United Kingdom
Booth Graphics Designed:
• Back-wall Mural
• “UFO” component
EVENT
GRAPHICS
Nutanix - Ignite Hospitality Event at
Harley Davidson Museum - Orlando, FL
Hospitality Event Graphics Designed:
• Banners
• T-Shirt Design
• Postcard / Invite Design
• AV / Monitor Content Design
EVENT
GRAPHICS
Nutanix - Gartner IT Hospitality Event
at the Venetian - Las Vegas, NV
Hospitality Event Graphics Designed:
• Banners
• Postcard / Invite Design
• AV / Monitor Content Design
BEFORE AFTER
PHOTO
RETOUCHING
Royalty Free Photography Acquired
from Unsplash.com
BEFORE AFTER
PHOTO
RETOUCHING
Royalty Free Photography Acquired
from Unsplash.com
BEFORE AFTER
PHOTO
RETOUCHING
Royalty Free Photography Acquired
from Unsplash.com
OTHER
GRAPHICS
Graphics Designed:
• Web Page Layouts / Concepts
• Interior / Office Graphics
• Collateral Print
• Mobile Billboards
• Outdoor Event Banners / Tents
for your time and consideration