My Resume

Summary:

A creative, enthusiastic, and reliable graphic designer, specializing in design and illustration for print and web formats. Driven by curiosity. Strong collaborative skill set; thrives in a fast-paced work environment managing multiple projects.

Skills:

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Print Production, Illustration, Photography, Scaled Concept Drawing, Collateral Design, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, WordPress, WIX, Sketchup

Experience

Graphic Designer

Coffman Associates

November 2018 - Current

• Designed innovative cover art and collateral for print and web reports in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Collaborated and communicated with airport planners to illustrate development concepts to scale in Adobe Illustrator

• Collaborated with the Geography Information System team to accurately portray information to scale

• Solved visual problems to communicate the most important information to the intended stakeholders

• Set new creative standards for generic report exhibits

• Used Sketchup to create accurate 3D models of both existing and future development for airports

• Designed public outreach brochures, large-format presentation boards, and powerpoints

• Updated project wordpress site with the most up-to-date information regarding the project status

• Collaborated with management to expand our social media reach

• Created promotional and educational videos with both edited footage and vector images, including illustrations and logos

Graphic Designer

Litho Printers

December 2017 - November 2018

• Designed, edited, and formatted type for book publications in Adobe InDesign

• Designed, illustrated, and edited photos for cover art in Adobe Photoshop

• Worked closely with clients discussing design criteria and publication edits

• Established a digital filing system and organizational system for the in-house library

• Designed classifieds and advertisements for newspaper publication

• Used Fiery Command Work Station to format projects for digital printing

• Worked closely with print production staff to meet specific printing parameters

• Established new proofing process to eliminate printing errors

• Assisted set up and operation of digital presses

Managing Artist

Paint, Twist, & Party

March 2016 - Current

• Handled multiple aspects of customer service

• Created custom body art, caricature art, and made-to-order art in person and on demand

• Created and booked event schedules and mapped routes

• Set up special event locations

• Created and maintained business website

• Promoted the business in various locations including social media

• Cash handling and budget balancing

Letterbrush, Caricature, and Face Paint Artist

Kaman’s Art Shoppes

March 2011 - September 2017

• Created & sold souvenir matted and framed artwork in high quantity for guests at the Disneyland Resort

• Specialized in creating unique forms of art with a tight deadline

• Mastered customer service with customers of diverse backgrounds

• Completed end-of-day sales and inventory management reports

• Worked closely with management every day for improvement

Graphic Designer/Office Assistant

Best Master Furniture

November 2014 - June 2015

• Designed and created signage and sales brochures

• Collaborated directly with company owners to discuss design

• Edited photos for multiple formats

• Maintained and updated website

• Customer service including cash handling & order fulfilment

• Assisted owners with new office technology

• Inventory receipt & data entry