GRAPHIC DESIGNER: INTERACTIVE - PRINT - WEB
- A graphic designer with nearly 10 years experience in marketing, publishing and instructional technology.
- Focused on both four color process printing standards and current digital media formats.
- Instructed in desktop publishing, maintains a professional eye for detail and cutting edge graphic design.
- Able to effectively plan projects, execute and meet deadlines for a wide variety of marketing products.
- Proven ability to be a team player, leader and problem solver.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Operating Systems: Macintosh OS X, PC/Windows (XP, Vista, 7), UNIX
- Software: AdTracker, ATOL, Blackboard, Adobe Creative Suite Design Premium, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Bilingual: English-Spanish (speak & read)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Career Advisor: WorkOne (Jobworks Inc.), Valparaiso, IN 09/2011- Present
- Assisted staff with technical assistance to prepare documents for informative promotions.
- Developed a marketing strategy to reorganize information into brochures and workshops for customers.
- Conducted workshops to help serve customers in valuable job hunting skills and developing effective resumes.
- Used various data base software to compile reports on job search strategy, training, hiring and labor trends for clients.
Resource Specialist: WorkOne (Jobworks Inc.), Valparaiso, IN 03/2011- 07/2011
- Assisted staff with technical assistance to prepare documents for informative promotions.
- Developed a marketing strategy to reorganize information into brochures and workshops for customers.
- Conducted workshops to help serve customers in valuable job hunting skills and developing effective resumes.
- Used various data base software to compile reports on job search strategy, training, hiring and labor trends for clients.
Adjunct Instructor: Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 01/2007 - Present
- Taught courses in desktop publishing, Adobe Creative Suite Design Premium.
- Evaluated and graded students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate and graduate students on desktop publishing.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Supervised students laboratory work and course projects.
Graphic Designer: Lee Enterprises Inc. (The Times Media Company), Munster, IN 04/2002 - 09/2010
- Designed and created graphics to meet specific promotional needs, such as printing, displays, and logos.
- Determined size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
- Developed graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite and other computer graphic software to generate new images.
- Processed digital photographs for retouching and enhanced special effects.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, TRAINING
Degrees:
American Intercontinental University ~ Masters Degree Instructional Design
Ball State University ~ Bachelors Degree General Studies in Art & Graphic Design
Vincennes University ~ Associates Degree Art/ Graphic Design
Certification:
National Career Readiness Certificate ~ACT/ WorkKeys testing February, 2011
Training:
XHTML Web Design – MindLeaders.com August, 2011
CSS Positioning Best Practices~ Lynda.com January, 2011
XHTML and HTML Essential Training ~ Lynda.com January, 2011
Web Design Fundamentals ~ Lynda.com October, 2010
