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Maria T Salamanca
Profile
Highly knowledgeable graphic artist trained in all aspects of design. I have an extensive career spanning from Print, Layout Typography, Corporate branding, Agency, Web, and Social media. I have consistently met and exceeded expectations while producing high quality work at all times. Team leadership and participation: proven ability to contribute to cross-functional initiatives and maintain a focus on established goals.
Professional Skills
• Adobe- Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign Dreamweaver
• Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Project, HTML
Graphic / Web Designer 05/2012 – 06/2012 (Contract)
Citrix Systems – Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Rebranding learning materials for the Education Department (Word documents, PowerPoint Presentations, PDF’s)
Updating SharePoint Sites
Creating new web banners and email signatures.
Graphic Designer 01/2012 – 05/2012 (Contract)
ACR Electronics – Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Creating materials which meet internal company graphic guidelines and policy including, but not limited to:
brochures, sales promotions, training modules, media presentation designs, web pages and email signatures.
Removal of existing logo’s
Recreating new corporate ID for every product in company catalogue.
Graphic Designer 09/2011 - 12/2011 (Freelance)
On the Ball Marketing – Plantation, Fl
On the Ball is a fusion of Marketing and Sales professionals working in conjunction to provide the highest
level of service and Pure Thinking to their clients.
Creative design experience in concept development, layout, composition,
Color theory and typography
Graphic Designer 05/2010 - 09/2011
Metro Signs Inc. – Hollywood, Fl
Creative design experience in print company environment.
Ability to make adjustments of imagery used in publications and print
collateral through retouching, composition and color correction
Strength in conceptual design that meets the needs of our clients while adhering to brand standards
Strong sense of concept development, layout, composition, color theory and typography
Graphic Artist 12/2005 – 11/2009
Whole Foods Market – Boca Raton, Fl
To uphold visual quality and consistency for all departments.
Work closely with all Team Leaders, Specialists, In-Store Systems Coordinator and Store Marketing Director.
Follow all regional signage graphic standards guidelines and procedures
By creating flyers, posters and marketing materials.
Illustrate chalkboards for display throughout all departments.
Implement daily store walks in each department to check quality and appearance of signs.
Educational Background
Technical Proficiency
International Fine Arts College 4/2002
(AI Miami International University)
College Coursework in Graphic Design Miami, Florida
School of Visual Arts 5/2000
• College Coursework in Graphic Design New York, New York