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About
SOFT SKILLS
Excellent communication & organizational skills
Extensive project management & leadership experience
Self-directed; takes initiative; adaptable to change
Equally effective working independently or as a member of a team
HARD SKILLS
Graphic Deisgn: Conceptualize, design, and execute outreach materials & marketing collateral including: including: fliers, posters, presentations, rack cards, signage, invitations, newsletters, and advertising, using various design techniques for both digital and off-set printing as well as digital media.
Web Design/Development: Design & develop W3C standards-compliant interactive and responsive web sites; test web sites and pdfs for accessibility.
Administrative support: Create and maintain complex spreadsheets; purchasing and budget tracking;. calendaring. Operate standard office equipment including: copiers, scanners, fax machines, and multi-line phone systems. Computers: PC or MAC
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software:
Adobe: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Pro
Microsoft: MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Windows Movie Maker
Corel: WordPerfect, QuattroPro, Corel Presentations
Google: Google Docs, Google Forms
Other: Survey Monkey; Dropbox; Constant Contact; MailChimp; Asana; Basecamp
Web Design & Development:
Hand coding: xHTML/CSS; HTML5/CSS3; Zurb-Foundation; ARIA accessibility
Analytics: Site Improve; Google Analytics; StatCounter
Content Management: Drupal; WordPress
Social Media Marketing:
Twitter; Facebook; Pinterest; Tumblr; Linked-In; Google+; Instagram; Youtube -
Education
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Associate of Arts, with Highest Honors, Graphic DesignSanta Rosa Junior College2007 - 2014Minors: Social & Behavioral Science, History, Anthropology • Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement & Production Fundamentals Certificate • Adobe Applications Specialist Certificate & Adobe Certification Training in Illustrator • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society & Dean's Highest Honors x 3
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Certificate Medical TranscriptionEmpire College1997 - 1998• President’s Honors & W.B. Saunders Publishing Award
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Experience
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Graphic Designer/Web Designer Developer/PrincipalWindsor, CAJul 2005 - Present (20 years 11 months)Graphic Design: Conceptualize and design greeting cards, invitations, posters, and specialty gifts.
• Home of Rankin Originals, Penguinocity, and The Happy Holiday Shoppe
Web Design/Development: Design and develop W3C standards-compliant interactive and responsive web
sites; test web sites for accessibility and cross-browser compatibility.
Training & Tutoring: Software applications, web design/development & social media. -
Marketing & Graphic Design SpecilistW Real EstateSanta Rosa, CAFeb 2018 - Feb 2021 (3 years)Conceptualize and design custom logos, print marketing materials, magazine and newspaper advertising, graphics for web and print, website design and troubleshooting
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Graphic Designer/Web Designer Developer/Administrative Assistant IIISanta Rosa, CAApr 2017 - Jun 2017 (2 months)Web Design & Development: Designed and developed responsive and interactive web pages for Student
Services' departments using Drupal, Zurb/Foundation, html5/CSS3 and Javascript. Utilized Site Improve
quality assurance and accessibility reports to monitor, update, and maintain100% error-free websites and
document accessibility for Student Services, Counseling, and Schools Relations & Outreach departments.
Also assisted in trouble-shooting for Puente & Student Life sites.
Graphic Design: Conceptualized and designed all of the signage for 2017 graduation ceremony. -
Graphic Designer/Web Designer Developer/Administrative Assistant IIISanta Rosa, CASep 2016 - Mar 2017 (6 months)Administrative support: Calendaring and preparation for 3 – 7 events per week; update, order, and prepare
outreach handouts and event materials. Create and maintain complex spreadsheets utilizing Excel for
tracking, reporting, and analysis of outreach events and activities. Purchasing and budget tracking. Operate
standard office equipment including: copiers, scanners, fax machines, and multi-line phone systems.
Graphic Design: Conceptualize and design outreach materials including: fliers, signage, invitations, and
newsletter, using various design techniques for both digital and off-set printing.
Web Design & Development: Design and develop responsive and interactive web pages for Schools
Relations & Outreach web site utilizing html5/CSS3 and Javascript, as well as Site Improve quality assurance
and accessibility reports to monitor, update, and maintain a 100% error-free website.
• Self-Guided Tours web page & handouts: Conceptualized, designed and developed interactive and
responsive web page and eight matching handouts for Schools Relations and Outreach Self-Guided
Tours. https://schools-relations.santarosa.edu/self-guided-campus-tour
• Online Scavenger Hunt &Trivia Game: Conceptualized, designed, and developed interactive and
responsive web page and trivia game for Schools Relations and Outreach Scavenger Hunt web page.
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Graphic Designer/Web Designer Developer/Health Services AssistantSanta Rosa, CASep 2011 - Sep 2016 (5 years)Office support: Provide intake services for students seeking mental health counseling, including utilization
of Medicat software for scheduling appointments and check-in. Create charts for quarterly and year-end
reporting; create and maintain complex spreadsheets utilizing Excel for tracking,reporting, and analysis of
outreach events and activities and Escape for monthly invoice preparation and budget tracking. Operate all
standard office equipment.
• 2013 & 2016 NCHA Survey Coordinator
Graphic Design: Conceptualize, design, and execute outreach materials including: posters, fliers, bookmarks,
brochures, infographics, media screens, and special event tickets for the Santa Rosa and Petaluma health
clinics, Student Psychological Services’ and PEERS Coalition workshops, and PEI (Prevention and Early
Intervention) events using various design techniques for both digital and off-set printing.
• Student Health 101: Conceptualize and design monthly custom page layouts and spreads.
• Drupal Website Conversion: Designed and developed six responsive templates; created mock-ups
for new page layouts; trained SHS staff in use of Drupal templates.
• PEERS Coalition Project Manual: Designed layout for 72-page instruction manual.
• Game Concept & Design: Card game based on the Holland Occupational Interests model. -
Graphic Designer/Medical Transcriptionist/PrincipalRankin Medical Transcription & Business ServicesWindsor, CAAug 1998 - Oct 2015 (17 years 2 months)Transcription: Transcribed medical reports & correspondence; Quality Control: proof reading & editing.
Office Administration: Invoicing, database management, software & hardware installation. Equipment troubleshooting &repair. Provided back-up front & back office support, as needed.
Graphic Design: Office forms, employee recognition certificates, practice brochures. -
Student AmbassadorSanta Rosa, CAOct 2010 - Sep 2011 (11 months)Administrative Support: Assist students in completing computerized college application and class registration; general office support. Greet students; provide information on registration; schedule counseling appointments in computerized
scheduling system; answer multi-line phone system; set up weekly new student orientation; assemble
orientation packets;
Graphic Design: Design or update fliers, forms, and PowerPoint slides for digital media screens. -
Graphic DesignerVolunteerWindsor, CASep 1993 - Jan 1999 (5 years 4 months)Graphic Design, Sonoma/Marin AAMT (American Association of Medical Transcriptionists):
Designed certificates, programs, newsletters,
Graphic Design, Healdsburg Sharks Swim Team:
Signage, certificates and awards, buttons, fliers, invitations, and thank you cards
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Awards
Phi Theta Kappa, Santa Rosa Junior College
Dean's Highest Honors, Santa Rosa Junior College
W.B. Saunders Publishing Award, Empire College
President’s Honors, Empire College
Extra Mile Award, Sola Optical, USA -
Affiliations
UC Davis Alumni Association; Santa Rosa Junior College Alumni Association
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