Javier Cardenas

Responsible for designing graphics for use on proposals, presentations, and printed material utilizing Adobe creative software. Job duties also include aiding in designing multi-media graphics and tables and producing visual materials for presentations, printed materials, and electronic medium, as well as applying creative solutions to all requests submitted and communicate with other team members to ensure that final output appropriately addresses needs, deadlines, budgets and medium while following graphic guidelines to help with the appropriate composition, layout and design. As the graphic artist, I also work closely with proposal managers, writers, desktop publishing staff, Graphic Artist/Illustrator, consultants, and owners of graphics submitted. I am also responsible for producing in-house requests for posters, brochures, and other related material for various departments within the company.

Develop, write and edit content for Request for Proposals (RFP's), Letters of Interest, Requests for Qualifications (RFQ's) and Statement of Qualifications develop, write and edit copy for reports, presentations, technical and administrative publications; work with engineering and architectural staff to convert technical language into understandable content; complete writing assignments in accordance with industry standards, while using appropriate style and terminology; develop and distribute technical content for architects, engineers and municipality representatives; prepare project cards and press releases; prepare presentations using InDesign, Powerpoint, and other media; maintain vendor registrations; prepare content for website; attend pre-bid and other marketing meetings; and other related services as needed. Assist Marketing Director as needed.

Coordinate the design, production, dissemination and placement of firm’s collateral and advertising print materials. Assist internal creative design team with concept development and layout to produce marketing materials and communication tools. Develop and coordinate company information for industry tradeshows, employee recruitment fairs and internal corporate events, training days and coordinate presence at all exhibits including booth design, on-site logistics, support materials and promotional items. Develop and distribute internal and external corporate announcements. Manage material on the corporate web site and press releases. Assist in the preparation of proposal documents. Compile information and graphics for industry award submittals.

Responsible for design and typesetting of advertisements utilizing AdWatch and the InDesign CS5.5 suite on an iMac G5 computer. Experience and knowledge in building retail, automotive and real estate advertisements as well as special projects including DASS (Digital Ads Self Service), inserts and EZ Target cards for multiple business units including the Chicago Tribune, Hartford Courant, Daily Press, The Morning Call, Baltimore Sun & the Orlando Sentinel. Also selected as designer for the print campaign for the quarterly Shops at Pembroke Gardens coupon book. Experience in processing digital ads, FTP ads, camera scans, proofreading, and building and assembling banner pages and online cube ads.

Supervisor/Production Artist
(Production Artist June 1998-September 2002 - Promoted from Mac Artist, September 2002-November 2007)
Responsible for design and typesetting of advertisements for the Forum Publishing Group utilizing Ad Desk and Multi-Ad Creator. Responsible for coordinating advertisements from other satellite offices and distributing work among other Mac Artists. Experience in processing digital ads, FTP ads, camera scans, proofreading, and building and assembling broker pages. Other duties include handling staffing issues, employee evaluations, payroll processing, budgeting, maintaining office supply levels and attending biweekly management meetings or other production related meetings as needed.

Performed all managerial duties involved in operating a retail store. Responsible for all financial operations and staff management. Duties included framing, promotional setup and design layout
for wall promotions, as well as maintaining adequate supply levels.