Graphic Designer Manager

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, General Art

California State University, Long Beach, CA

Certificate of Completion

Computers in Graphic Design

University of California, Irvine, CA

Orange Coast College

Photography, Costa Mesa, CA

General Education

Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Constant Contact

Marketo

QuarkXpress

WorkFront

LANGUAGES

HTML; CSS

PLATFORMS

Mac; PC

SKILLS

Effective grasp of software and hardware as well as high-quality proofreading and typography skills.

Areas of Emphasis

Creative Direction

Training & Development

Marketing & Advertising

Brand Management

Print & Digital Design

Digital & Film Photography

Photo Editing/Retouching

Typography

Time & Project Management

Collateral Development

Complex Problem Resolution

Attention to Detail

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Goal-oriented and self-motivated design professional with a history of leadership and achievement.

Excellent project management skills with the capacity to oversee the mentoring and guidance of team members, remotely as well as in an office environment.

Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills to concisely and efficiently identify both internal and external client needs.

Dependable and knowledgeable for management of multiple projects simultaneously.

Highly adaptable and works well under pressure while continuing to offer top-of-the- line results.

Rancho Santiago Community College District – Santa Ana, CA Santa Ana College, Part-Time Adjunct Professor August 2020 to Present

Currently enrolled to earn the Online Teaching Certification and Adobe Creative Cloud Expert certification.

Courses taught online will include Adobe Creative Cloud, (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and business writing. ABM Industries Inc. – Tustin, CA December 2011 to Present Design Manager

Oversee direct reports and agencies/freelance staff by offering keen insight into projects, encouraging growth/development, and providing in-depth creative direction.

Arrange and implement branding integrations, technical procedures, the creation of unique business tools and numerous other materials through close collaborations with a wide variety of departments across the company.

Lead the management of the digital asset library by art directing photoshoots, on- demand printing, apparel, promotional products, and more.

Consistently met or beat strict deadlines through effective project, time management and optimizing workflows.

Further develop the overall company brand by designing and directing the entirety of corporate advertising, collateral, promotions, and presentations during the rebranding initiative.

M Design Studio – Orange, CA 1995 to Present

Design Consultant

Ensured that client specifications were met through the facilitation of regular communications with both national and international consultants, vendors, and agencies.

Offered invaluable support and advice on the reorganization and restructuring of the company brands.

Developed proposals and multi-media presentation/documentation materials through the coordination of consultant and team project contributions, ranging from $50K-500M. EDAW/AECOM – Irvine, CA April 2001 to April 2009

Senior Graphic Designer/Associate

Provided a wide variety of services, including in graphic design, desktop publishing, copy-editing, project photography, and project coordination through strict attention to detail and customer service skills.

Headed corporate inter/intranet design as well as maintenance and content development through strict oversight of operations.

Aided in the creation and growth of multiple projects by delivering maps, exhibits, large-scale document design, digital presentations and marketing collateral.

Promoted consistency and productivity throughout the company by developing and executing policy and standard compliance as well as multi-site staff training courses in software and file management.

Additional experience as an Office Manager/Customer Service Supervisor at Maverick Abrasives; Administrative/Designer at RBF Consulting; Accounts Receivable at Duitch & Franklin, CPAs; and Administrative Utility II at Orange National Bank.

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