Coroflot

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2454 Gaspar Ave
Los Angeles Ca 90040(714) 458-6353 HYPERLINK "mailto:michaelharo20@yahoo.com" michaelharo20@yahoo.com
www.coroflot.com/mikeharo

Michael Haro Jr.

Objective

My objective is to actively participate using design to communicate ideas, messages or concepts using a visual medium that is effective

Experience

08/2008-11/2008 Rodeo Carpet Mills Commerce, CA

Technical Graphic Designer
Responsible for creating scaled renderings of carpet designs for the manufacturing of custom carpets.
Created renderings for proposed designs for clients according to blueprints and measurements.
Created vector renderings from sketches to be used in production.
Making pattern repeats from samples and sketches
Responsible for the layout and design of flyers, brochures and web content for Rodeo Carpet Mills.

03/2007-06/2008 The Cali Collection Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Graphic Designer
Responsible for the creation of all art to be used in design of men’s Tshirt line.
Created visual identity for brand to be used on advertisements and clothing tags.

12/2005- 06/2008 Quiksilver Inc. Huntington Beach, CA
Visual Arts/Merchandising Production Studio Assistant
Worked in the design, development and construction of visual elements and tradeshow booths for all Quiksilver brands including Roxy, Raisins Swimsuits, Quiksilver Edition, Quiksilver Womens and Komunity.
Involved in the completion of store front window displays as well as production of in-store visual displays, posters and banners.
Worked with the Quiksilver visuals department to design the interior of product showrooms as well as Quiksilver corporate décor and interior design of seasonal stores.
Worked in the planning and build out of special events such as the San Onofre Longboard Classic, Roxy Chicken Jam Snowboard Contest, annual Watermans Ball, the Eddie Aikau Big Wave invitational, Quiksilver/Cleveland Golf Day, Quiksilver Foundation Art Show and industry film premiers.
Designed and assisted build out of seasonal fashion stages that represent seasonal trends and current fashion styles.
Worked with marketing designers and photographers to create the visual atmosphere of Roxy and Quiksilver photo shoots.
Gained experience in a fast paced environment working with creative individuals to achieve a common goal.



5/2005 – 2/2006 Quiksilver Inc. Huntington Beach, CA
Visual Arts Studio Driver

Maintained relationships with company vendors as well as gaining knowledge of industry trends dealing with store displays, fabrication and production of in-store displays and cost.

5/2000 – 6/2005 Quiksilver Outlet Store Commerce, CA
Senior Sales Associate
Received training on merchandising product in-store and clothing in window displays.
Gained valuable knowledge of brands, industry trends and customer demographic.
Learned to communicate to and solve the conflicts of cutomers.

Education
2003-2005 Brooks College Long Beach, Ca
A.A. Multimedia Design.
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Excel