Graphic Designer

RAUL J. ALONZO

951-***-**** **********@*****.*** Winchester, CA www.linkedin.com/in/raulalonzo

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Highly creative and multi-talented Graphic Designer with extensive experience in print design and illustration.

Exceptional collaborative and critical thinking skills; dynamic team player with well-developed written and verbal communication abilities. High level of client satisfaction a major focus. Possesses a talent for developing unique, custom artwork along with a keenly refined eye for detail. Innovative approach to idea and concept development. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction. A proven communicator.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Graphic Design and Creativity • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

• Production & Layout • Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Word)

• Mac and PC Platforms • Manual Illustration, Cartoons, Caricatures

• Vector Graphics • Excels Independently or as part of a Team

• Image Manipulation/Photo Editing • Interpersonal Relations, Collaboration

AWARDS

International Association of Business Communicators Award of Merit, Newsletter Design

International Association of Business Communicators Award of Excellence, Newsletter Design

Robert L. Harris and Associates Award of Merit, Magazine Cover Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AECOM, Ontario, CA 03/1991 – 08/2019

Senior Graphic Designer

Developed creative designs for marketing, public and in-house information packages including print materials, infographics, brochures, banners and signage, posters, emails, flyers, factsheets, newsletters, Powerpoint presentations, and technical illustration. Prepared pre-press files for print, working closely with vendors to the successful completion of these projects.

• Conceptualized, developed, and wrote quarterly newsletters for AECOM's Great Place to Work program.

• Worked closely with clients and project managers to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones for graphics within Department of Defense environmental documentation which

resulted in greater client satisfaction and a consistent renewal and introduction of new contracts by those

clients on an annual basis.

• Created cartoons for presentations and caricatures for clients/coworkers celebrating special occasions.

• Maintained graphics archives on virtually 1000s of projects/documents.

• Worked with AECOM's morale boosting group to raise moral levels, resolve related problems, and improve employee satisfaction. These efforts resulted in greater employee interaction and involvement in office social events and a marked improvement in employee turnover within the office.

• Supervised up to five graphic artists in providing excellent visual products that consistently exceeded or met company and client standards.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

EDAW, San Bernardino, CA

Graphics Manager

Worked in tandem with staff landscape architects and planners to create and update conceptual graphics for siting studies on an Air Force missile program.

• Supervised two graphic artists in providing graphic displays used in Air Force public meetings.

• Provided illustration/cartoons for Air Force missile program public meetings and presentations as well as artwork used in local television news broadcasts advertising and reporting on these events.

• Managed, archived, reviewed, and had final approval on all graphic displays that were delivered to client.

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Thermaprint Corporation, Mission Viejo, CA

Art Director

Developed artistic design imagery while working within defined technical constraints of a specialized clothing industry.

• Carefully prepared all design layouts into prepress layouts for textile printing.

• Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing solutions to avoid press reruns which resulted in a cost savings that enabled company to provide seasonal bonuses.

• Managed all art and office supply needs for art department.

• Mentored junior artists on creative process; cementing consistency, and optimizing efficient workflow.

ERICSSON, Garden Grove, CA

Art Director

Designed document covers, logos, and promotional materials for marketing purposes for a large telecommunications company.

• Carefully prepared all mock-ups and final art for offset printing.

• Designed and co-wrote award-winning company newsletter.

• Researched industry trends and evaluated competitor's graphic products to stay at the lead in business

direction.

• Managed all art and office supply needs for art department.

• Mentored junior artists on creative process, assuring final products were consistent in meeting client needs.

EDUCATION

Visual Arts Coursework

California State University at Fullerton, Fullerton, CA

WORK SAMPLES/PORTFOLIO

http://www.behance.net/raulalonzo44

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