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My
interest and background has always been in the graphic design/website field.
I feel I have a natural talent for design and will continue to pursue this line of work, while keeping up with the industry standards, and building my clientele to the point that will allow me to run a full time business from my home. I am highly organized, work well under
strict deadlines, and will work my hardest to complete any job that is given to me until my client is completely satisfied.
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Completed
a 2 year Graphic Design Program. Mac and PC proficient in the following
software programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXpress, Pagemaker, Dreamweaver,
Front Page, Flash, Fireworks, Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Access and Adobe
Acrobat. Hands-on experience in the following: |
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Freelance
Digital Artist San Diego, CA (2000 - Present)
Meet with various clients and produce marketing items, advertisements,
static websites, and multimedia presentations on an ongoing basis.
Intuit, Inc.
San Diego, CA (9/01 - Present)
Government Forms Specialist/Image Developer
Utilize proprietary software to update and build from scratch government
tax forms. Reproduce State logos, barcodes, bitmaps and any other graphic
images found on tax forms. Design the data entry screens and map the data
fields for Turbo Tax software. Proof and verify approval of finalized
forms. Government Liaison in obtaining most recent information regarding
tax specifications. Responsible for the UI design of our internal web-based
software. Update/maintain department website. Ability to work in a fast
paced environment with strict deadlines. Heavy communication with customers.
San Diego Prepress
Design Center San Diego, CA (1/99 - 9/01)
Graphic Designer
Utilized design software to create various marketing publications, magazine
ads, presentation folders, catalogs, brochures, logos, corporate identities
and many other complex projects. Created duotones, and one to four color
projects. Responsible for trapping, and preparing approved files for film
output. Worked in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines. Met
with clients daily to determine the best plan for their specific needs.
Responsible for project estimating and assisting the production department
with press checks.
San Diego County
Office of Education San Diego, CA (6/92 - 11/00)
Risk Management Assistant
Utilized word processing and layout software to design and compose newsletters,
bulletins, calendars, and brochures. Designed, revised and typeset county
forms from rough draft or verbal to print ready. Operated various office
equipment; such as scanners, laser printers, color printers, photo copiers,
and fax machines. Updated and maintained department website. Arranged
district safety trainings, reconcile budget. Updated and maintained department
mailing lists. Typeset and updated operation manuals annually (130 pages). |
