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.

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:

  • Layout, typography, and design
  • Desktop Publishing
  • 1 to 3 Pantone Color Art
  • Four Color Process (CMYK)
  • Advertisements/Brochures
  • Corporate Identity Packages
  • Multi-page Publications
  • Vector Graphics
  • Photo Manipulation
  • Color Correcting
  • High Resolution Scanning
  • Website Design/HTML Programming
  • Flash / Fireworks Proficient
  • Powerpoint Presentations

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).

  • SD Community College (Currently enrolled) Interactive Media Certification Program
  • Platt College: (9/98 to 1/00) Graphic Design AA Degree
  • Southwestern College: (9/91 to 12/91) Administration to Justice courses
  • Mesa College: (9/85 to 6/86) Business courses
 

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