Tristina Gelinas

About

A self-taught designer looking to expand her portfolio, knowledge and skills through interaction with other artists from all ranges of fields and backgrounds.

Resume

Skills
Certified XHTML/CSS Developer – W3 Schools
Stellent Site Studio 7.6 Content Management & Development
Windows 98 – Vista
Macintosh OSX
Expert Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2003/2007
Intermediate Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite CS2/CS3
Intermediate Proficiency in JavaScript programming language
5+ years experience in Creative Design
8 years experience in Customer Service
Easily manages multiple projects and has a strong ability to manage/supervise multiple personnel working on various tasks and following through to completion on time, within budget, and with Superior Results
Enthusiastic and articulate with strong Communications and Organizational skills
7 years experience in Technical Theatre; 1 year as Manager in Theatre Scene Shop with 15 members; 2 years as professional Stage Manager in Atlanta, GA.

Education
Bachelors of Arts in English, Creative Writing :: Knox College, 1998-2002
Master Carpenter - Theatre, 2002

Experience
Graphic/Web Designer :: May ’04 – Present
Freelance :: Atlanta, GA
Freelance website, graphics and identity design for small businesses around Atlanta. Projects include a town home community website, an e-commerce jewelry website, a a risk management firm out of New York and a beauty salon website.

Web Developer / Graphic Designer :: March ’06 – May '07
Sagepath Inc. :: Atlanta, GA
Content Management of the Global Intranet for The Coca-Cola Company using Stellent v7.6. Assisted in design and development of web applications and print media solutions using Adobe Creative Suite CS3, Stellent Site Studio 7.6 for several high-profile clients such as The Coca-Cola Company, NAPA Sponsorships, Goody, and Home Depot.

Marketing Director :: February ’05 – January ‘06
Richard Bowers & Co. :: Atlanta, GA
Designed and produced all marketing materials for a commercial real estate company and 2 sister companies including, but not limited to, all print materials, building and outdoor signage, and website design/maintenance.

Graphic Designer / Accounts Receivable :: July ’02 – May ‘04
Grapefields Fine Wine :: Norcross, GA
Designed Point of Sale for all inventory including, but not limited to, shelf talkers, flyers, wine menus, case cards, and all manner of advertising for the company. Head of Accounts Receivable department. Assisted with the installation and three-month set-up of new processing/database/invoicing system for company.

Technical Theatre :: September ’98 – May ‘02
Knox College :: Galesburg, IL
Completed carpentry, lighting, and sound work for 20 productions, with each show completed in six weeks. From Sept. 2001 to May 2002, held the position of Master Carpenter and managed 15 employed members with a variety of tasks.

Location

Atlanta, GA

Specialties

  • Interaction Design
  • Print
  • Illustration

Experience

5 years

Education

Knox College