Graphic Designer

713-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • **** Ramada Dr. Houston, TX 77062

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A B O U T M E

Enthusiastic Communications major with a focus

in Graphic Design with extensive experience in

safety and rescue training program development,

and graphic arts, currently seeking work as a

full-time or part-time Graphic Designer,

accepting freelance opportunities to serve a

broad community.

E D U C A T I O N

2011 - 2014 • University of Houston- Clear Lake

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Focus in Graphic Design

2008-2011 • San Jacinto Community College

Associate of Arts

Minuteman Press

Graphic Designer

• Design templates, posters, postcards,

business cards, and flyers.

GardaWorld Services

Security Officer

• Enforce all safety and security protocols

among visitors and staff

• Constant patrol of site to prevent potential

breaches

Clear Lake City Community Association

Facility Operations Manager

• Supervised up to 30 employees

• Designed fire escape map, course related

flowcharts, and advertisements

• Led courses, meetings, and presentations

• Independently organized, scheduled, and

conducted regular training sessions for

lifeguards and staff

• graphic designer •

E X P E R I E N C E

Jan 2020 -

June 2022

July 2018 -

March 2020

S K I L L S

• Meticulous and detail-oriented to ensure succinct, accurate information

• Strong understanding of graphic design, including color theory, typography, and layout, as well as videography/video editing

• Self-initiated education to stay up-to-date on software and design trends

• Organization and time management skills to guarantee all tasks completed timely and fully

• Leadership, interpersonal communication, and public speaking skills

• Advanced skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Final Cut Pro

• Consistent adherence to job expectations, regulations, and safety standards

• Conducting difficult personnel reprimands in a positive, team-oriented approach

• Patient and empathetic when educating and conducting training courses

• Professional correspondence with a diverse population demographic Contract

Lifeguard Instructor

• Thoroughly train and evaluate students in all

course materials, including safety and rescue

Clear Lake City Community Association

Front Desk

• Answered customers' inquiries regarding

accounts, and making modifications as needed

• Sold passes for the park and made reservations

• Wrote up daily logs for all transactions

The Grand 1894 Opera House

Marketing Associate

• Researched and planned social media posts

• Print, cut, folded, framed posters and

brochures etc. as needed

• Assisted in the design of posters, programs,

banners, etc.

Mar 2020 -

May 2022

September 2016 -

March 2017

January 2016 -

May 2016

May 2022 -

Jan 2026

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