Objective
To attain a position with an organization that would facilitate my diverse
educational background and innovative skills in a creative career environment
Education
California State University Fullerton
(2002-2007)
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication
- Emphasis on Advertising
Visual Arts Minor
- Listed in Communication Dean's List Fall 2005 and Spring 2006
Work Experience
Jarrow Formulas Senior Graphic Designer
(February 2008-present)
- Designed eye-catching and informative advertisements to promote brand using programs in the
Adobe CS5: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Created new labels and packaging for products
- Illustrated elements to add interest to packaging and ad designs
Santa Monica Daily Press Production Assistant
(March 2007-February 2008)
- Communicated current events and information through editorial layout and
other unique visuals such as info-graphs and illustrations using Quark Xpress, and
Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Produced display advertising using Adobe Creative Suite, and arranged ads for print
using Ad Force and Production Manager Pro (PMP)
- Developed editorial writing, typographical and photography skills
Graphic Designer for ARC Advertising Publicidad
(August-December 2006)
- Created designs for billboards, print ads, t-shirts, postcard, flyers, posters
designed to reach both the general public and target the Hispanic population
- Wrote scripts for radio ads
- Designed multi-page newsletters, brochures and pamphlets
Daily Titan Newspaper/Tusk Magazine Advertising Production
(May 2006-March 2007)
- Developed copywriting skills, as well as art direction for production
- Utilized applications Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design together to create
visually appealing print and internet ads
Information Technology Department (CSUF) Consultant
(May 2006-March 2007)
- troubleshoot software such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Acrobat
- manage other consultants and train them for customer service, face to face and over the phone
Programs
Proficient in:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Illustrator
- In Design
- Dreamweaver
- Quark express
EDITORIAL /
ADVERTISING /
PACKAGING /
ILLUSTRATION /
PHOTOGRAPHY /
RESUME
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