Shani Griffis, Freelance Graphic Designer in Loma Linda, CA

About

Extensive experience in graphic design and administration, with over 9 years of experience in graphic design and over 11 years in administration. Strong background in initiating, working, and communicating with professional business owners and executives. Great at multi-tasking, organizing, and following direction. Quick and diligent learner. Effective and positive team player, able to give & embrace constructive criticism while working in a team environment.

Education

Associate of Science (A.S.) Graphic Design

Saddleback College

2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Theology/Theological Studies

Calvary Chapel Bible College

2005 - 2009
High School Diploma GED

Saddleback Christian Academy High School

2000 - 2004

Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

Shani Griffis Graphic Design

May 2008 - Present (18 years 1 month)

Responsible for total needs of the client, including management of technical and creative resources to delivering complete corporate-quality branding and design. Services include branding, logo design, web design, ads, illustrations, books, fashion, gaming art, and photo editing, as well as more traditional means including pen/ink, pencil, and paint.
Creative Director

Unleashed Beauty

Jun 2010 - Nov 2012 (2 years 5 months)

Oversee the creative team to help develop the magazine’s creative product for the company. Works with employees to make sure the company’s needs are being met and that the goals are on track. Manages the creative team from concept to completion of the projects.
Graphic Artist, Administrative/Executive Assistant

Roundbrix/WineMatch

Nov 2008 - Nov 2011 (3 years)

Responsible for both the marketing campaigns and design for Roundbrix and WineMatch. Performed duties such as web-design for clients as well as eNewsletters, logo design, marketing design, and corporate identities. Administrative/Executive Assistant to the President and CEO. Ran the social media sites for both companies and set up our client’s social media pages.
Office Manager

Living Agile

Nov 2007 - Nov 2008 (1 year)

Contractor responsible for accounting, recruiting and human resources related duties.
Vice President

Live Free Apparel

Feb 2007 - Jun 2008 (1 year 4 months)

In charge of sales, marketing and the graphic arts for clothing designs and marketing materials.
Graphic Artist & Administrative/Executive Assistant

Liquidmetal

Jan 2006 - Sep 2007 (1 year 8 months)

Executed the function of Graphic Designer and Account Executive (Sales) for their flash-drive department, as well as Administrative/Executive Assistant to the President. Produced artwork and logos for their products. Operated the company’s laser machine to engrave metal. Carried out the duties of collection calls, billing and other tasks required of an accountant for the flash-drive department.
Sales Associate

National Hotel Directory

Mar 2005 - Sep 2005 (6 months)

Created a directory to be put into all of the local Laguna Beach hotels for the concierge to refer clients staying at the hotels to listings in the directory for services in the area. Contacted vendors in the area to provide discounts and coupons as an incentive for the concierges’ to use the directory in order to get more business.
Manager/Receptionist

Escape Salon & Day Spa

Jan 2000 - May 2004 (4 years 4 months)

Received and managed products in the store and performed the daily inventory and weekly checks. Responsible for sales. Answered the phones and trained the new hires in their duties. Ran monthly staff meetings. Placed promotional advertising in local publications. Managed work schedules for 15+ employees.
Sales Associate

Sonshine Christian Store

Aug 2002 - Sep 2003 (1 year 1 month)

Employed in the music department for consumer sales and creating in-store displays for the company. Other responsibilities included attending multiple concerts, conventions, and promotional events in order to sell CD’s and band merchandise, as well as helping to build their fan bases.

Skills

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Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)

Sr. Industrial Designer