Graphic Designer Los Angeles
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Graphic designer offering **+ years of expertise
overseeing individual projects for weddings and
events, identity and brand development, and
consumer packaging.
SKILLS
Research
Idea visualization and brainstorming
Concept development
Design mockups and prototypes
Logo creation
Brand development
Type selection
Color theory
Composition
Illustration
Print and digital collateral
Adobe Systems
(Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Management of mulitple projects at
different stages
Microsoft Office (Mac & PC)
Adaptability and flexibility
File management
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Fluent in multiple printing and production methods. Collaborating with clients from concept to design, through production.
Working closely with outside vendors
(printers, die makers, plate makers, fabricators). Fundamental application of typography,
composition, layout and color.
Choosing and purchasing images and fonts
most appropriate for the project.
Print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
Designing and overseeing of production for displays, marketing and packaging materials.
Building and/or strictly adhering to brand guidelines. Creating and prepping digital image files for use
in digital and traditional printing methods.
CHRISTEN "DEE" CUTRONA
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Los Angeles, CA 91042
***************@*****.***
christencutrona.com / password: ladybug
WORK HISTORY
Maude Press
Founder/Designer
Los Angeles, CA April 2011-present
Graphic design and printing for clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to event planners. Projects include: branding/identity design, stationery, signage, products, packaging, illustration, previsualization
Beth Helmstetter Events
Senior Graphic Designer (Contract)
Los Angeles, CA Jan 2015-present
Graphic design, printing and production management for top wedding and event planner.
Projects include: design for high-end weddings and events, stationery, signage, products, packaging, illustration, previsualization Dee & Lala
Co-founder/Designer
Los Angeles, CA July 2008-December 2010
Created a line of letterpress greeting cards and home products that sold nationwide.
Projects included: design and illustration, printing, assembly, trade show booth signage and print collateral, wholesale and retail sales Thought Bubble Creative
Junior Designer (Freelance)
Pasadena, CA January 2007-December 2008
Graphic design and layout for consumer packaging.
Clients included: Bialetti, GoodCook, Mrs. Cubbisons, Modern Bite, Avery EDUCATION & TRAINING
Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA
Associate in Arts
3.9 GPA
Art Center College Of Design, Pasadena, CA
Courses: Graphic Design, Lettering, Children’s Book Illustration, Typography, Color Theory, Package Design, Invention Innovation INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Letterpress printing, art, architecture, home design, furniture design, product design, crafts, walking, gardening, photography, sustainable design, comedy.
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