Lilia Alvarez
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www.linkedin.com/in/lilia-alvarez-697b02205
www.lilypaddesign.work
Education
• Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Work Experience
Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, XD
• Corel
• Procreate
• Figma
• Time Management
• Leadership Skills
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Adaptability
• CPR Instructor
Bachelor of Science
May 2024
Communication Design, Visual Design
California State University,
Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA
Associates of Arts
May 2021
Liberal Arts and Humanities
West Valley Community College,
Saratoga, CA
Photographer
Options for All- San Jose, California
January 2025-Current
Graphic Design Intern
University Corporation- Marina, California
January 2024- May 2024
Professional Growth Projects
September 2022-Present
Skills
• Used Illustrator and Photoshop to create Vectors/ Graphics for Instagram, Facebook, Linked-in, and X to promote Startup Challenge Event
• Page Layout for Instagram, Facebook, Linked-in, and X to promote Startup Challenge Event
• Captured high-quality photographs of food, events, and various subjects to meet client needs.
• Edited and retouched images to achieve the best possible visual outcome.
• Engaged in networking at events to build professional connections and expand opportunities
• Designed OtterJam poster for after-school activities using Adobe Illustrator
• Developed Figma prototypes for mobile apps and website
• Created culture-influenced mock-ups for Starbucks using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Procreate.
• Designed personal logo and executed re-brand using Illustrator and Photoshop
Organizations
2022-Present
Lambda Theta Nu
Sorority Inc.
• Fundraiser Chair: Developed and
organized fundraisers for Latino
Literacy and chapter funds.
• Secretary Chair: Maintained sorority
records and inventory.
• Dean of Prospective Members:
Organized social events to boost
recruitment.
• Historian: Implemented file system for
organizing photography spanning 5
years.
• Advised and planned social media
posts for sisterhood, and Greek events
as well as Online fundraisers.
Photographer
Nationwide Studios - Los Gatos, California
August 2024- December 2024
• Take Beautiful memorable photos of children in a school setting. Working with ages K-12
• Set up and break down photography equipment
• Strong attention to detail and customer service skills Lilia Alvarez
***************@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/lilia-alvarez-697b02205
www.lilypaddesign.work
Project Experience
Capstone - Re-brand
CSUMB - Marina, California
January 2024- Current
• Illustrated multiple logos to be used in different mediums using Illustrator
• Developed a brand identity proposal using InDesign
• Produced brand guidelines with InDesign
• Developed user interface prototype website included with high fidelity wire framing using Figma
• Composed apparel, haircare, beauty product, and personalized stationary mock-ups using Illustrator and Photoshop
• Devised and created Ads for Instagram using Photoshop Athletic Minds - Mobile Application
CSUMB - Marina, California
September 2023- December 2023
• Collaborated and communicated as a team
• Competitive and comparative analysis
• Collaborated on creating a Field Study Report
• Created prototype using Figma
• Conceptualized sketches
• Task flow maps
• Managed communication and identified the needs of student athletes and the problem statement
• Created usability test plan
• Conducted research and interviews on and with student athletes
• Drafted project case study
WhatUp Dog - Mobile Application
CSUMB - Marina, California
April 2022- December 2023
• Developed proposal for the mobile application
• Composed high and low fidelity wire-framing
• Conceptualized Logo using Illustrator and Procreate
• Presented a design Brief
• Created a display of task flow maps
• Interviewed other service dog handlers and organizations