I was drawing traditionally most of my life when my dad brought home a really cool thing called an Apple Computer. I started using a program "Super Paint" and when an even BETTER program called Photoshop came out - I was hooked. I continued to pursue a degree in theatre, but when my flyers were done using a program called "Aldus Freehand" everyone in the theatre department asked me to do their flyers. In 1996 I left Orange Coast College to pursue a graphic design degree.
OBJECTIVE
To enhance your company’s visual communication
utilizing my skills and experience in all aspects of design.
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EMPLOYMENT
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Quickpatents Incorporated, San Juan Capistrano, CA
2/09 – present Creative Director/Technical Illustrator
Delegate jobs between draftsmen to ensure quality control over art jobs that come in. Also involved in “hands on”technical illustrations.
Platt College, Huntington Beach, CA
1/05 - 02/09. Graphic Design Instructor
Instructed students with knowledge of the basic elements of design. Taught the three categories of color theory, typography, and basic drawing including design for production. Also instructed the students in core classes using QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
GridArt Perspectives, San Juan Capistrano, CA
11/02 - 01/05. Senior Designer
Created layout and design for the corporations products and advertisements. Worked on basic web design.
Disney Direct Marketing, Burbank, CA
8/97 - 3/01. Designer and Production Artist
Assisted with design and layout of Disney Catalog and produced new and creative artwork for catalog’s needs.
CalCar Advertising, San Clemente, CA
8/96 - 6/97. Designer and Production Artist
Illustrated Car interfaces. Produced layout of QuickTips and designed interface for interactive manual.
EDUCATION:
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Platt College, Newport Beach, CA
6/95 - 8/96.
Associate of Arts Degree.
Graphic Design and Computer Graphics.
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
6/88 - 10/95.
Theatre and Scenic Design
Laguna Beach College of Design, Laguna Beach, CA
9/90 - 12/90.
Illustration, Graphic Design, and Color Theory.
Treasure Valley, ID
Academic Achievement Award (2) 1997 Teacher of the Year Award 2006