CURRICULUM VITAE
I have been in the design industry for 11 years and at my previous job for 10 years. I have extensive experience in the graphic design field and would like to become a team member with a reputable group or company. I have all the necessary skills to see a given project from initial concept, through the collaboration process to final execution. Team input and focus on a common goal is what makes a design project successful. These qualities I have learned within the industry are paramount.
Work Experience
Creative Director/ Heat Factory USA / Carlsbad CA.
2005 - 2016
Design graphics for catalogs, brochures, trade show graphics, display POP, packaging, (including mock-up and design), and overseeing all projects from concept through pre-press and final production. Website design as well as operation and maintenance of numerous Ecommerce sites. Product photography and 360 Digital imaging through and Ortery Photo Bench and Tru-View software. Social Media marketing and email/ad campaigns. Operated and maintained a large format printer (Roland XC-540) Versa-Works and similar rip software and hands on cold lamination process.
Graphic Artist / Poppy Design Studio / Encinitas CA.
2002 - 2005
Responsible for design and layout of all print collateral including catalog layout, trade show graphics, website design and maintenance.
Set Designer / Keyline Sales INC. / Downey CA.
1998-2002
Designed structure and graphics for in store window/end cap displays in Home Depot, Lowes and numerous other home improvement centers.
Education
University of Laverne, LaVerne CA.
B.A. Design/Photography, 1996
Mira Costa College, Oceanside CA.
Certificate of Proficiency, Graphic Design 2001
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