SKILLS:

• 14 years experience in the graphic design industry
• Design with computer software such as Adobe CS3 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Acrobat) , Corel Draw,  Microsoft Software, Omega 2.0, ARTPath, Onyx Poster Shop 7.
• Web design knowledge, XML, HTML, CSS, PHP, Action Script.
• Extensive knowledge in print production procedures and the technical requirements for it.
• Creativity and excellent graphic designing skills.
• Can provide full services on all project needs (photography, media, original artwork, long term and short term planning, post production proofs).
• Organized and professional.
• Able to work in a team environment and with multi projects.
• Good communication skills to maintain good relationship with office staff, customers and coworkers.
• My experience has allowed me to manage, design, market, and promote in many kinds of creative environments.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Adobe CS3 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Acrobat)
• Web design knowledge, XML, HTML, CSS, PHP, Action Script
• Sign production and architectural signage,  Omega 2.0, ARTPath, Onyx Poster Shop 7
• Microsoft Software
• Corel Draw

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Takedown, Inc.: 2004 –To Date: – President, Creative Director and Graphic Designer   

• To manage, design, market, promote, and put together a local arts magazine.
• Create ads for clients.
• Managing and development of company website and e-mail campaigns.
• Responsible for art direction on photography sessions.
• Photography for layout.
• Design layout and final print output.
• Plan and coordinate art shows/events.
• Full installation on art show productions.
• Curate exhibits for local restaurants, event halls, and galleries.
• Communicate with local business and artists.

Express Signs & Graphics, Inc.: 2004 – 2009 – Art Director

• To create Graphic Design needs for clients.
• Set up designs for full color, vinyl and computerized table routing output
• Designed and produced ads.
• Managing and development of company website and e-mail campaigns.
• Responsible for managing multiple projects in different stages.
• Design to completion on vehicle wraps.
• Full installation of vehicle graphics and 3M procedures.
• Architectural Signage, working with blueprints and architectural requirements.
• Build and create concept signs (corporate packaging, trade show booths, vehicle and boat graphics, banners, window graphics, ADA signage, logos, custom graphics, customer service).
• All ordering and managing of materials to output work.

Applause News, Inc.: May 2003 – August 2003 – Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Staff Illustrator  

• To create a new look for a competitive arts and entertainment magazine.
• Responsible for typesetting, page layout and set up for final print output.
• Communicated with customer’s advertising needs and layout for print.

FastSigns: 1997 – 2004 – Head Graphic Designer

• To create Graphic Design needs for clients.
• Set up designs for full color, vinyl and computerized table routing output. Designed and produced ads.
• Responsible for managing multiple projects in different stages.
• Build and create concept signs (corporate packaging, trade show booths, vehicle and boat graphics, banners, window graphics, ADA signage, logos, custom graphics, customer service).
• All ordering and managing of materials to output work.

EDUCATION:

Associate's Degree in Graphic Design

REFERENCE:

Available upon request