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Work Experience

Dates Employed - Job Title - Company

9/2002 - Present - Graphic Designer - California Marketing Group - Cypress, CA US

Graphic Designer for both Los Altos Trophy & California Marketing Group. I design art and copy layouts for material to be presented by visual communications media such as promotional products; pens, pencils, mugs, badge holders, note pads, tape measures, and other common media; books, magazines, newspapers and packaging. study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of material, product, or service. determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, selects style and size of type, and arranges layout based upon available space, knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. print or email sample of finished layout and presents sample to client for approval. I prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing. review final layout and suggest improvements as needed. Sometimes mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer. Sometimes photograph layouts, using digital a camera, to make layout prints for supervisor or client. I create all in-house designs and advertising. I am well versed in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop. I have working experience with most all other designs apps. I enjoy designing for work & just for fun. I love a new challenge & learning new things.


10/2001 - 7/2002 - Production Artist/Graphic Designer - Big Room Digital - Irvine, CA US

Sending files to print from Mac G4's to digital printers (Ricoh 6513, Docucolor 2060), image setters (Linotronic Herkules Pro, AGFA AccuSet 1500 plus and Fuji Celix 4000) and large format printers ColorSpan Display Maker 7000 & Encad V100), via rip stations. Scanning using drum scanner (Celsis6250) and flatbed scanners (Scitex EverSmart Pro & CanoScan N1240U). Mounting, trimming, cutting and folding various types work. Designing company logo's, flyers, ad's etc.


6/1998 - 10/2001 - Office Supplies Associate - Staples Office Superstore - Santa Ana, CA US

Stocking sales floor with merchandise, setting up new displays; endcaps and promo-stacks etc. Assisting customers with product needs and questions. Cashier, Copy Center (assisting customers with copying needs), and customer service.


Education

12/2002 - Platt College - Certification Newport Beach, CA US

8/2001 - Platt College Associate Degree Newport Beach, CA US

6/1994 - Huntington Beach High - High School Diploma - Huntington Beach, CA US


Skills

Adobe Illustrator - CS3 Expert
Adobe Indesign/PageMaker Intermediate
Adobe Photoshop - CS2 Expert
Adobe Streamline Intermediate
Adobe Type Manager Expert
Corel Draw Beginner
Corel PhotoPaint Beginner
Corel TRACE Intermediate
Final Cut Pro Beginner
HTML Beginner 1 year ago / 1 years
Macromedia Director Beginner
Macromedia Dreamweaver Intermediate
Macromedia Flash Beginner
Macromedia Freehand Intermediate
Microsoft Office Intermediate
NullSoft LightWave 3D Beginner
Qualcomm Eudora Expert
Quark XPress Intermediate
MAC OS X
Windows 2000 & XP Expert


Languages
English Expert
Spanish Basic - Familiar


Reference Name: Mark Evans
Reference Company Moldsafe
Reference Title Senior Technician
Type Professional


Reference Name: Nancy
Reference Company Performance Print & Promo
Reference Title Owner
Phone 1800-567-7770
Email
Type Professional


Additional Info

I have a Degree in Graphic Design and have received three awards for Academic Achievment and two for Attendance while in school. I have a positive attitude and like working with others. I am dedicated, loyal, hardworking, very honest, I can take and give constructive critisism, I'm very positive, I work well with deadlines, manage my time well, value good communication, very motivated and a self-starter.

Career Info

Current Career Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager)


Work Status: US - I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.

Desired Type: Employee
Desired Status: Full-time, Part-Time
Description of my perfect job: My ideal job would be one where I can use my skills to supply you with professional designs.
Desired Salary: $25.00 USD Per Hour
Job Titles: Open - Any, Graphic Design
Company Size: No Preference
Categories: Other, Arts, Entertainment, and Media, Restaurant and Food Service, Real Estate/Mortgage, Telecommunications
Industries: All

My ideal company is: My ideal company would be one who can give me a chance to soar to the top and become the best in the business.