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Objective:

To obtain a challenging position as a print focused Graphic Designer that will allow me to utilize my skills and develop professionally.

Summary:

DESIGN SKILLS:
  • Decisive use and application of color, typography, imagery, grid and form as well as implementation of various finishing techniques (die cuts, varnishes, folding, etc.)
  • Diligent about researching and organizing information that pertains to the background, field and industry of a particular design project.
  • Able to take projects from concept to completion.
  • Proficient with meeting deadlines, producing professional quality comps and layouts for presentation of final projects and communication in a collaborative setting.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
  • Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign and Bridge; Intermediate knowledge of Dreamweaver, Flash, CSS, and HTML.
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook/Entourage, Power Point).
  • Web use & standards (I.E., Firefox, Safari).

Education:

California State University, Fullerton -
Fullerton, California
B.F.A, Graphic Design, 2007

Victor Valley College -
Victorville, California
A.A., Liberal Arts; A.A., Fine Arts, 2000

Experience:

professional:

Meridian Group of Companies - Seattle, WA
Graphic Designer
David Pusey, Senior Designer
206.838.8145
April 2008 to Present
Designed various print collateral that includes identity systems, brochures, ads, posters, environmental graphics and mailers. Developed styles guides for 4 different companies.

Spitfire Studios - Claremont, CA
Graphic Designer
Chas Seward, Principal
909.621.6138
May 2007 to December 2007
Designed various print collateral that includes identity systems, brochures, ads, posters, environmental graphics, mailers and
static web sites.

internships:

Filter Magazine - Los Angeles, CA
Graphic Design Intern
Eric “Vizion” Jones, Director of Field Marketing
323.464.4217
January 2007 to May 2007
Designed various promotional materials for clients such as Comedy Central and Universal Studios. Produced various ads/banners for
print and web environments.

Awards & Acknowledgments:

PUBLICATIONS:

Color Management for Packaging: A Comprehensive Guide for Graphic Designers
by John T. Drew & Sarah A. Meyer. © RotoVision SA 2008
ISBN 10: 2-940361-67-3; ISBN 13: 978-2-2-940361-67-0
Page: 94; Figure 14 Art Director: John T. Drew

Affiliations:

AIGA(American Institute of Graphic Artist):

Seattle Chapter www.aigaseattle.org