Nancy Hernandez
Designer — Champaign, IL
About
I am excited and highly motivated pursuing a design career. I seek the opportunity to apply my design insight to its greatest potential, by developing solutions, products, packaging and related materials that resonate with consumer impact. My bright personality, love for business and design drive my motivation to excel.
- Education:
- University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
- Affiliations:
- IDSA
- Awards:
- HONORS, ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS::
2001 Published work “iMAGES” Parkland College Art Magazine
2002 Graphic Design Employment Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
2002 University of Illinois Designatorium:Rhetoric Certificate of Merit Award
2004 Private Collection Acquisition Blown Glass Piece
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EDUCATION::
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
B.F.A Industrial Design May 2005
Concentration in Art, Design and Glass Blowing
Parkland College Champaign
Art and Design Studies 1999-2001
HONORS, ACTIVITIES, AND AWARDS::
1998-2002 Dean’s List Parkland College GPA 3.75- 4.0
2001 Published work “iMAGES” Parkland College Art Magazine
2002 Graphic Design Employment: Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant menu design for adults and kids
2002-2005 IDSA Member
2002 University of Illinois Designatorium Rhetoric Certificate of Merit Award
2004 Private Collection Acquisition Blown Glass Piece
EXPERIENCE::
2005-Present Freelance Graphic Designer
2002-Present Margaritas Mexican Restaurant: Graphic Designer and Interior Design Development
2006 Margaritas Mexican Restaurant: Office Assistant
2005 - 2007 KoFusion Restaurant Head Server-Sales, Management, Graphic Designer and Marketing.
MARKETS::
Logo, Advertisement, Posters and related Marketing Design.
Freelance experience includes establishing a personal client base, developing promotional materials, marketing creative solutions, illustrating and designing, logo design, private commissions.
Solid understanding of design, layout, typography, and excellent customer/employer relationship.
PERSONAL SKILLS::
Ability to Communicate Well
Self-Motivated and Self-Directed
Fast Moving and Dynamic Pace
A High Ability to Learn Fast
Extensive Teamwork Experience
Ability to Work Effectively in a Multi-Task Environment
Well Organized
Goal Oriented
Able to take criticism
DESIGN SKILLS::
Idea Development
InDepth Research and
Analysis
Rapid Visualization
Ability to communicate well through sketches
Rendering
Mockup/Model Making
DESIGN INTERESTS::
Form Development
Graphic Design
Fashion
Trends
Interaction Design
Materials Selection
Packaging Design
Styling
Green Design
GENERAL INTERESTS::
Advertising
Architectural Aesthetics
Technological Trends
Marketing
Photography
Glassblowing
Watercolor
Ceramics
Drawing
Running
Traveling
Trying The New
meeting New People
Exploring New Cultures
COMPUTER SKILLS::
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Macromedia Director
Microsoft Office Suites
Rhinoceros
LANGUAGES::
Spanish and English
