Graphic Designer

Position Desired: GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Use of computer tools/design tools used to perform role. Ability to

efficiently utilize computer tools (MAC & Windows) which programs include Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Quark

Xpress, Acrobat Self motivated to complete multiple tasks & projects on time. Attention to detail and follow

through good sense of design and layout. Knowledge of print production and file preparation. Ability to work with

produce technically correct high-quality, printer-ready files. Adheres to creative process/routing for best

results. Creating Hi-res Photoshop artwork. Retouching and Color correction.

PERSONAL DETAILS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Date of Birth: - March 24, 1957

Citizenship: - U. S. Citizen

Contact Address: - 16971 Bellchase Road Lathrop, CA 95330

Telephone: - Res. 209 - 568-4911 / Cell # 209 - 688-3870

DUTIES PERFORMED : My duties are In-charge in Creative / Art Department Merchandising Material collaterals Print Ads

Logo Designs Leaflets / Flyers / Brochures Streamers / Banners / Buntings Shelve Talkers Posters / label designs and packaging

Print proof and Mock up for labels and packaging designs, Vehicle wrap designs or create graphics to meet

specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to

achieve artistic or decorative effects. Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style

and size of type. Use computer software to generate new images. Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare

layouts for printer. Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer. Review final layouts

and suggest improvements as needed. Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.Produce promotional

displays, packaging, and marketing brochures for products and services, design distinctive logos for products and

businesses, and develop signs and signage systems called environmental graphics for business and government.

DUTIES PERFORMED: Prepare, and manage graphics for proposals and supporting materials. Proposal support will

include using software packages to create proposal art and graphics from hand drawn sketches and/or writer's oral

guidance and will require the artist to participate in document management and the production of proposals. Being a

Graphic designer prepare sketches or layouts by hand or with the aid of a computer to illustrate the vision for the design.

Designer also select the size and arrangement of the different elements on the page or screen. Key information into

computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor. Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material,

discussing them with clients and/or supervisors and making necessary changes. Design or create graphics to meet

specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to

achieve artistic or decorative effects. Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout

principles and esthetic design concepts.Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select

style and size of type.

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Curriculum Vitae of

A l e j a n dr o L . A r iol a , J r .

Email: zqdf0h@r.postjobfree.com

Sept. 1998 – Feb. 2005

F E D E R A L F O O D S L . L . C

Address: Al Quoz, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Position: GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Nov.1,1997 - May 31,1998

IMPERIAL ADVERTISING & MARKETING

Address: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Position: GRAPHIC DESIGNER

DUTIES PERFORMED : Prepare draft layouts for local and international magazines and photographs to plan presentation

of materials, products, or services. Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for

printing. Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients. Developing, designing, or

creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. Developing specific

goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work plan, analyze, and create visual solutions to communications

problems. Find the most effective way to get messages across in print and electronic media using color, type,

illustration, photography, and various print and layout techniques. As a graphic designer develop the overall layout and

production design of magazines, company brochures, annual or corporate reports, and other publications. Developing

a new design is to determine the needs of the client, the message the design should portray, and its appeal to customers

or users. Designer consider cognitive, cultural, physical, and social factors in planning and executing designs for the

target clients and gather relevant information by meeting with clients, creative or art directors.

DUTIES PERFORMED : Develop and create a new concept design for all promotional gift items such as; crystal figurings,

cup trophies, wood laminate and colored plaques, desk accessories like paper weighs, name plates, bussiness card holders,

etc. I used to prepare a new design by means of layout sketching in order to create for an easy idea before finalizing

the artwork. Prepare for at least three design for study to be shown to the directors and supervisors for approval before

proceeding for final output. Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products,

including artistic contributions. Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts

for printing. Develop negatives and prints to produce layout photographs, using negative and print developing equipment

and tools. Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients. Originate the

mechanical stage of all layouts, determines photo quality standards, retouching and color proofing needs. Provide

instructions or directly assembles and prepares final layouts for printer 85% of the time this position is working in a

creative capacity. Retouching, color adjusting, file clean-up and ensuring quality standards are upheld.

DUTIES PERFORMED : Responsible for refining the design of all projects in manual done in airbrush and water color

artwork mostly cup trophies, figurings and other promotional gift items. Design develop to computer support tools.

Work closely with copywriters to develop creative concepts; Sketching is one the most effective and easy steps for

layout to create a unique and easy design. Remain up-to-date on the latest developments in software applications, printing

techniques and production technology. Communication and interaction with account teams to ensure design

remains consistent with clients expectations and campaign strategy. Experience in advertising art production,with

working knowledge of printing techniques and requirements, inks,papers,digital pre-press and typography/font management

is desirable. Knowledge of production processes, including but not limited to the ability to use current

software programs to create digital artwork that meets pre-press requirements. Knowledge/skills includes typography,

type specification, photo cropping/sizing, image manipulation, digital illustration skills, digital and print color specification, etc.

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Curriculum Vitae of

A l e j a n dr o L . A r iol a , J r .

Email: zqdf0h@r.postjobfree.com

June 1,1997 - Oct. 30, 1997

C D H A D V E R T I S I N G

Address: Sheik Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Position: GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Feb.1,1995 - April 28,1996

PREST ( PUBLIC RELATIONS EST.)

Address: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Position: Manual Artist

March 8,1994 - March 29,1995

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