SPECIAL SKILLS

Highly analytical, self-motivated and innovative professional with strong proficiency in Graphic Design with a proven track record of more than 15 years with continued success and professional growth. Forward-thinking knowledge of Adobe CS6 including Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, Bridge, QuarkXPress, PageMaker, Flash as well as expertise in printing procedures, Adobe Premiere, and Dream Weaver. Thriving background in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, product photography with a Nikon 7000D camera, editing with Light Room, management of BWP Web site in Joomla, and editing in Adobe Premier CS6. Available for overtime and weekends. Detail-oriented and methodical with insightful creative thinking to plan and execute tasks within legal bounds and assigned resources even under stressful conditions. Speak, read and write Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Los Angeles County Fire Department thru ActOne Staffing, Los Angeles, CA January 2019-Present

Public Information Assistant

Developed all stages of design and production of digital social media campaigns for posting on the Los Angeles County Fire Department's social media websites. Produced content material to promote the department’s programs and services to the public. Branded and marketed in combination with the Communications Managers the departments safety campaigns, special events, to add value to LACoFD's community base. Photo editing using various applications and programs like Adobe CC Lightroom, Bridge and Photoshop. Designed and produced informational materials using the Adobe Creative Suite, for social media, brochures, display advertising, slide presentations, flyers, booklets, direct mail materials and Web pages, using a variety of graphics and publishing programs with Adobe CC Indesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Produced the Fire Chief’s official newsletter to citizens, personal, government officials and others. Designed and supplied support materials to the Department’s team of Community Services Liaison for community events such as flyers, posters, and visual aids. Use of WordPress for inter-department posts. All assignments were done in a timely manner.

Club Assist, Los Angeles, CA 5/2015 – 8/18

Graphic Artist

Designed, formatted and layed-out under established Club Assist guidelines their handbooks, catalogs, banners, brochures, posters and Social Media using Adobe CC Suite such as Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Conceptualizing, designed and branded all assets for the company's marketing events. Use of MS Excel and Adobe Illustrator for info-graphics, including chart manipulation. Editing of photography using Adobe Bridge, Lightroom and Photoshop for company assets like resizing, color correcting & masking photos. Use of pdf, psd, tif, jpg, png, and gif file formats for print and digital media. Designed and produced pop-up banners and signage on a HP Designjet T-1700 plotter for inter-company conferences and events. Designing company flyers for marketing using stock photo sites to enhance web, display and printed materials. Use of Adobe Acrobat for writable forms. Also product and company branding

Burbank Water and Power thru Sincerus staffing, Burbank, CA 8/2013- 2/2015

Graphic Artist/Costumer Service

Assisted in developing and implementing energy and water conservation activities and programs; meet with customers and Developed all stages of design and production of printed and digital media including web design. Conceptualized and finalized promotional materials in conjunction with Burbank Water and Power’s marketing directors to concisely disseminate conservation information throughout the community. Interfaced with multiple levels of management, to meet project deadlines in a timely manner. Updated and developed info-graphics and charts with MS Excel and Adobe Illustrator for web site. Develop Social Media for BWP through Facebook, Twitter using Photography and video to promote events. Assisted in developing and implementing energy and water conservation activities and programs; review customers’ utility-related needs and makes energy efficiency recommendations; make recommendations for new products, and marketing materials; assist with the coordination of community events and workshops, and executed other related duties including maintaining and updating to Internet page information on back end of Joomla program. Looked at Html code to resolve issues on web pages. Use of Mail Chimp for collection of Consumer surveys data. Key Accomplishments: Efficiently and effectively provide assistance in the promotion of water and energy conservation marketing programs by emphasizing the “Burbank Water and Power” brand for various conservation events. Successfully developed all stages of design and production of printed digital media including web design, and conceptualized and finalized promotional material in conjunction with BWP’s marketing directors. Adept at Adobe Creative suite such as Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office software. Plus knowledge of the use of Jumbla software.

Union Supply Group, Dominguez Hills, CA 9/2011-3/2013

Graphic Designer

Designed and produced finished layouts of assigned corporate and marketing communications; including, but not limited to: Catalogs, Flyer’s, Fax Blasts, E-mail Blasts, Business Cards & labels. Consult with salespeople, management and senior design staff to evaluate individual project needs. Shoot and edit digital product shots for all printed materials. Prepares illustrations or rough sketches of material according to project needs. Collect, edit and create Key Art based on department operating procedures as well as individual project needs. Prepares final layout for printer, pre-flights and press-checks final product. Maintained digital file according to Standard Operating Procedures. Extensive use of Adobe Creative suite, and Microsoft Office software.

Hyperion Garden Supply, Long Beach CA 2010 (Freelance)

Graphic Artist

Design Manager: Wade Sisco

Created and developed catalog layout and design for new company using InDesign CS5, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Kress Market, Long Beach CA 2009 (Freelance)

Graphic Artists

Owner: Javier Ortiz

Developed logo, menu design, web layout and design and stationary using Dream Weaver, InDesign, and Illustrator.

Sport Chalet, La Canada, CA. 8/2004 - 11/2008

Associate Art Director

Interfaced with multiple levels of management, production personnel, and vendors to meet project deadlines in a timely manner. Directed mail photo shoots for various seasonal catalogs and direct mail pieces. Frequent use of image database. Developed and oversaw all stages of design through production of newspaper ads; point of purchase (POP) ads and direct mail; and all printed material and Web Design for over 52 stores. Conceptualized, and finalized promotional materials in conjunction with CEOs, creative directors, marketing directors, account executives, buyers, and vendors to develop branded ROP (newspaper) and POP ads to emphasize brand and pricing of products for targeted demographic groups through-out the year. Utilized FTP sites and Internet Adsend to transmit ads to a variety of vendors and newspapers. Created various announcements and POP ads for the Grand Openings of new and remodeled stores. Extensive use of Adobe Creative Suite like Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop & QuarkXPress and Microsoft Office software’s.

Robinsons-May, North Hollywood, CA 3/1998 - 4/2004

Art Director

In charge of design and layout of all in-house direct mail division of advertising departments such as Fragrance catalogs; Shoe and Handbag catalogs; Special Event Sale 15hr Sales; fashion and home catalogs; and postcards. Directed photo shoots for these books and edited photography for use in newspaper and magazine ads. Provided design solutions and conveyed format concepts to production department. Revised formats to accommodate content changes.

Education

California State University at Long Beach, CA, Theater, Technical Design

Glendale City College

Volunteer

Advertising Coordinator for the Siggraph, Los Angeles Chapter.

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) team member.

Montecito Heights Neighborhood Association, Board Member

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