Rodney Saenz-Rosa
Austin, TX
**@************.***
Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Consultant
Profile
Self-motivated, experienced graphic designer and web developer seeking employment or project contracts with organizations and groups focused on innovation, sustainability and the role of technology in modern life. Experience
Graphic/Web Designer, Self-Employed; Austin, TX — Aug. 1999 - Present Created promotional artwork/digital/online media using Adobe Creative Suite software (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) for various clients including; Hopestone, Inc., Houston Academy of Dramatic Arts, Sabrina Mercer Skincare, Texas Aggie Heroes, Trindle Wealth Management, Eye Appeal Media, Heritage Missions, Agape Foundation Against Domestic Violence, Alderac Entertainment Group and many others. Software Engineer, Cisco Systems, Inc; Austin, TX — Jul. 2013 - Oct. 2017 Collaborated in development/production of various Cisco projects, including IAC, Marketplace, and Spectre using best programming practices coding in HTML, CSS and JavaScript; charged with maintaining pixel fidelity from InVision mockups/ documentation to final published product, primarily using ReactJS (+JSX), Redux and NodeJS. Creative (Trainer), Apple, Inc; Rancho Cucamonga, CA/Houston, TX — Mar. 2006 - Feb. 2011 Responsible for instructing in-store customers on best practices for the Macintosh operating system and related software
(i.e., Adobe Photoshop), providing workflow consultations, and developing/improving strategies for workshops and one-to- one training on a daily basis.
Graphic Designer, Alderac Entertainment Group; Ontario, CA — Jan. 2004 - Nov. 2005 Responsible for layout and design of various card game lines and products including books, promotional art, packaging and signage, using Adobe Creative Suite software (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign). Also responsible for prepress preparation, press checks and proofing.
Graphic Designer, La Sierra University; Riverside, CA — Sep. 1999 - Jun. 2001 Created promotional artwork for school-wide events and activities. Directed layout for La Sierra University publications
(i.e., LSU Today alumni magazine). Also charged with post-production duties for publications department. Graphic Designer, Leon Richman Design; Orange, CA — 2000 Designed packaging materials for firm clientele (i.e., Disney, Orville Redenbacher and Con-Agra food products). Education
La Sierra University, Riverside, CA — BFA (Graphic Design), 2001 Skills
Experienced print/digital/web designer proficient in Adobe's CC and modern IDEs.
• fluent in HTML and CSS
• JavaScript training/experience in:
- NodeJS - ReactJS - Redux
- ECMAScript 6 - AngularJS - TypeScript
Proficient on Mac and Windows computing platforms. Fluent in spoken/written Spanish.
Portfolio available at www.rodneyonline.net