Graphic Designer Bi-Lingual

EDGAR BARCO

551-***-**** *********@*****.***

*** **** **. *** *, Union City, New Jersey 07087

SUMMARY:

I am a Graphic Designer, as well as a journalist and satirical cartoonist, with over twenty years in the industry, having worked for both printed periodical firms and advertising agencies. I take pride in my work, have been recognized as a conscientious employee, and have supervisory experience as well. I am looking for a job where I can utilize my skills, help your firm succeed and have the opportunity to grow. SKILLS:

Professional Graphic Designer / Journalist / Cartoonist with over 20 years’ experience

Extensive experience: periodical publishers (both printed and digital), as well as advertising agencies

Familiar with all major industry computer-aided software

Supervisory experience: hire, train, and oversee new employees

Bi-lingual: speak English as well as Spanish

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Graphic Designer / Journalist / Cartoonist Over 15 years

- El Especialito / El Especial Union City, NJ

- El Coqei Newark, NJ

- Hoy Newspaper Queens, NY

- El Diario-La Prensa New York, NY

Worked for a number of daily, weekly, and/or periodically published newspapers, with special emphasis on the Spanish-speaking community:

- Combined art and technology, using colors, shapes, images, and words to create distinctive and effective visuals for clients

- Crafted visual concepts for print or digital media, using computer-aided software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers

- Developed the overall layout and production design for applications such as the newspaper and its advertisers, supported marketing campaigns, and produced brochures, reports, and special projects

- Trained new employees.

Graphic Designer Over 8 years

- Marlo Print Shop West New York, NJ

- Art & Ideas Advertising West New York, NJ

- Ace Advertising New York, NY

Worked for several firms that managed a wide variety of advertising needs of the business community, including Department / Specialty stores, insurance companies, travel agencies as well as Radio and TV:

- Needed to be able to identify, analyze and understand the intended / targeted audience that each particular marketing project was intended to appeal to and why

- Had to recognize and build marketing materials, using aesthetically pleasing visuals and attractive typeface in most effective manner

- Used various software programs, such as Photoshop, Quark Express and Illustrator

- Created advertisement / commercial campaigns for stores, business establishments, introduction of new product lines, and special events

- Supervisor: trained / oversaw new employees.

Cook + prep worker 1-2 years

- Chili’s / Fire and Oak / Mr. G’s Sports Bar

Did preparation and cooked a wide variety of menu items, including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and entrees; used portion control; kept kitchen area and equipment in clean, sanitary, and safe condition. EDUCATION:

School of Arts High School Guayaquil, Ecuador

- Graduated / Graphic Arts concentration

Estatal Guayaquil University Guayaquil, Ecuador

- Completed one semester

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