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About
I am a dynamic and industrious graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in both web and print mediums. I recently completed an 18 month User Experience (UX) Professional Certificate at the University California San Diego and I am excited to pair my proven visual design abilities with the burgeoning and prosperous needs in the field of UX.
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Education
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Certified User Experience Professional CertificateUniversity California San Diego2020 - 2021• Practical knowledge of UX principles, software, and techniques for analysis • Significant focus on research, data collection, and psychology of human-computer interaction (HCI)
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Bachelor of Arts Visual CommunicationCollins College of Design and Technology1999 - 2002• Traditional & Digital Graphic Design • User Interface Design (Web) • Typography • Color Theory • Page Layout Design • Photography • Photo Editing and Image Manipulation
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Experience
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Graphic Designer / Prod Artist (contract)San Diego, CAJul 2019 - Sep 2019 (2 months)Books and Graphic Novels
• Art prep- processing artwork roughs for lettering
• Script review and input (dividing story into panels)
• Lettering including SFX (sound effects) and any supporting graphics
• Implementing ongoing changes and adjustments from editors
• Paste up and submission for final approval
• Adhered to strict branding guidelines from companies like Disney, CBS, Sega and Hasbro. -
Graphic Designer (contract)San Diego, CANov 2018 - Feb 2019 (3 months)• Training Manual Design
• Billboard design
• Exterior window clings
• Icon design
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Illustrator / Layout ArtistTPub ComicsSan Diego, CAOct 2015 - Aug 2018 (2 years 10 months)Graphic Novel Series “Man of Medan”
• Story Illustration
• Character Design
• Letters and editing
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Graphic Designer (contract)Garden Fresh Restaurants (dba Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes Restaurants)San Diego, CAJun 2014 - Nov 2014 (5 months)• Advertising design (Print and Web)
• POP and In-store signage
• Packaging
• Photography shoot direction including food styling and digital image correction
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Web Designer / Project ManagerZoovy, Inc.Carlsbad, CAMay 2007 - Apr 2013 (5 years 11 months)• Ecommerce store and Responsive design for mobile devices
• Collaborated with clients and developers throughout the design and build process
• HTML and CSS editing
• Live testing and problem solving
• Store updates and maintenance
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Industries
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@willcookart, member since 2021
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