Objective:
To be hired as a Graphic Design, Freelance and/or Layout Artist.
Key Qualifications:
I operate my freelance graphic design business part-time and one of my responsibilities for my current full time job is layout and design. I also have been freelancing my graphic artist skills for the last 3 years. I am proficient in Photoshop CS2, Illustrator and QuarkXpress 7. I also have knowledge in Indesign and Dreamweaver. I am currently learning Flash and Final Cut Pro. My full time job is working for a fine art artist in the business of commercial fine arts.
Education:
Bacherlor of Fine Art in Fine Arts - 1993, California Baptist University
Diploma in Graphic Design & Computer Graphics - 1995, Platt College
Accomplishments:
As a freelance graphic artist, I have worked with a local media & advertising agency creating advertisements, invitations, logos and company brochures for companies and agencies, such as, Southern California Edison, TASIN (Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations), Charter Communications, The State of California Department of Insurance and Siebert, Brandford and Shank Co. & Associates.
Employment History:
2004 to present - Part-time Freelance Graphic Designer for CT Graffix Design Studio
1995 to present - Full-time Office Manager/Graphic Artist for B Graphics & Fine Arts, Inc.
1992 to 1995 - Veterinary Technician for local animal hospital
1985 to 1993 - College Student with Part-time to Full-time various jobs.
Professional Affiliations:
BPC Mediaworks • 4290 Brockton Ave • Riverside, CA 92501 • 951-***-**** • Contact: Paulette Brown-Hinds.
Additional Information:
Looking to continue to learn, grow and enhance my skills in the business of graphic, web and layout design.