Hello! I am a graphic designer and love what I do. The following is my professional resume which of course tells a little about me, but check out some of my work, posts and this website to learn more.
Education
Platt College, Newport Beach, CA
Graphic Arts program with an emphasis in Computer Graphics and Multi-media
Graphic Design Diploma; October 1999
Multi Media Certificate; December 2000
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree/ Speech and Communications; January 1997
Skills
Graphic Skills
Excellent layout, pre-press, creative design, Photoshop and illustration skills. Strong knowledge and experience with all related computer programs. Also, roughs/comps; rendering with markers, colored pencils, concept development, studio/business practices, typography, and traditional production skills.
Computer Graphic Skills
Hardware: Macintosh and PC platform. Basic system configuration, Printers, Scanners, CD Writers
Software: Adobe CC: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Spark, Lightroom, Acrobat, After Effects, Premiere, and even PageMaker, Macromedia FreeHand and QuarkXPress (old-school!), Dreamweaver, Flash, basic HTML and all MS Office programs.
Other: Solid attention to details and deadline driven. Excellent organization and communication skills. Flexible team player with ability to work independently. Proven track record demonstrating the ability to work with and motivate a team toward successful completion of a project. Experience with online and print graphics, promotions, sales and marketing and web.
Professional Work Experience
The City of Santa Barbara/ Santa Barbara, CA
June 2006 – Present
Graphic Artist for the City of Santa Barbara. Print Design and production of Brochures, Reports, Newsletters, Mailings, Advertisements and other materials as needed. Creation of visual presentations. Web management and consultation. Varied project load for multiple departments within the city.
Syspro Impact Software, Inc./ Costa Mesa, CA
October 2002 – June 2006
January 2001 – October 2001
Creative Manager/International Brand Custodian. Print and web design for Marketing Department. Magazine ads, corporate brochures, presentation folders, trade show booth, posters, online campaigns and web design, and other media as needed. Brand Custodian managing a unified brand for five offices.
New Times Publishing, Inc./ Mammoth Lakes, CA
October 2001 – October 2002
Art Director. Responsible for ad design, layout and all areas of production (incl. pre-press, press-checks and blue lines) for 60-page, quarterly, Eastern Sierra lifestyle magazine, bi-annual travel planners and recreational magazines. Graphic Artist for busy Commercial Print Department within the company. Help with production of local newspaper, Mammoth Times.
Fax.com
November 1999 – November 2000
Graphic Artist. Consult with clients to conceptualize marketing campaigns, design and build custom logos, corporate identity and fax advertisements.
Internships
Post Agency Advertising
July 1999 – November 1999
Graphic Internship. Advertising agency. Production work on projects for Diedrich Coffee & Sorrell’s Pickard Peanut Butter.
Other Work Experience
Montecito Family YMCA/ Montecito, CA
Summer 2007 – Present
Cycle/Spinning Instructor.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area/ Mammoth Lakes, CA
October 1990 – April 1999
Ski Instructor.
Achievements/Professional Associations
School of Communications Network – Newsletter Production and Fundraising Teams.
NAPP Member