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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position in the field of multimedia and graphic design, utilizing
my skills and creativity to achieve solutions for internal and external
customers. The opportunity to lead and direct a graphics team.
EDUCATION:
University of Advancing Computer Technology
•Multimedia Certification.
University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)
•Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design;
•Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Media Advertising
SKILLS:
Languages: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Platforms: Windows NT, Solaris, Mac OS 8/9/X, Linux, Unix.
Software: All web browsers, Cold Fusion Studio 3.1.1, Macromedia:
Dreamweaver, Director 7, Flash 4 and 5, Adobe Go Live 5, Freehand 9.0,
GIF Animator, Illustrator 8.0 and 9.0, Pagemaker, Paint Shop Pro 7, Photoshop
5.5 and 6.0, Power Point, QuarkXPress.
Bicultural and Bilingual: English and Spanish.
Efficient in multitasking, high-pressure situations, deadlines and fast-paced
environments.
EMPLOYMENT:
| Coldwell Banker Success Realty |
| Manager, Web Development & Graphic Design |
July 2001 to Present |
| Obtained a
wide variety of knowledge of corporate design and web design skills.
As the Marketing department’s Web Developer & Graphic Designer,
responsibilities include collaborating with the Marketing Director
and the rest of the team to complete and produce different marketing
pieces for the entire Coldwell Banker Success Family of Companies,
some of which include the layout, design, and production of two monthly
magazines, Southwest Living and Previews International Magazine, newspaper
ads featured in the Arizona Republic, the Business Real Estate Weekly,
and The New York Times. Design magazine advertisements featured in
magazines like: Phoenix Magazine, Tucson Lifestyle, Scottsdale Life,
Biz Az, Phoenix Home and Garden, Homes and Land, Valley Guide, Epic
Places, and Broker Agent. In charge of the web design and updates
for the intranet and internet sites. Create new interactive websites
for the company as well as working directly with programmers to develop
and coordinate projects. Proficient in building interactive and animated
websites using Macromedia Flash. |
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| Motorola Semiconductor Product Sector |
| Webmaster / Senior Graphic Designer |
January 2000 to March 2001 |
| Designed and developed content and layout of internal websites for several departments at Motorola. Edited content and maintained the websites. Interacted with clients to gather requirements and coordinated with developers to complete each project. |
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| UTEP University Communications Office |
| Graphic Designer/Artist II |
July 1997 to January 2000 |
| Worked with clients as well as University Communications director, graphic design coordinator, artists, and other creative staff to produce graphics, illustrations and logos. Designed and produced publications including posters, brochures, letterhead, magazines and newsletters. Provided assistance with image-building design strategies for university departments; maintained quality graphics standards for all university publications; worked closely with printers and color separators. Utilized various desktop software to design and produce publications and visuals for The Web Team. |
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| Summer Intern - Mithoff Advertising |
| Junior Graphic Designer |
January 1998 to May 1998 |
| Developed and created several designs for clients. During my internship, I learned the design process from sketches to client presentation, tracking hours, mock-ups, reviews, meetings, pre-press checking and preparation, press-proofing, to final product. |
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| UTEP Auxiliary Services - Publicity and Promotions Office |
| Graphic Designer/Publicity Assistant |
December 1995 to July 1997 |
| Created and produced publicity pieces, advertisements, brochures, posters and logos for the university's six colleges and 44 academic departments. |
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| UTEP Student Publications - The Prospector |
| Advertising/Graphic Designer |
January 1997 to December 1997 |
| Created
illustrations and layouts for clients' advertisements in the university's
student newspaper. Also worked closely with
Advertising Representatives to create advertisements for a variety
of clients. |
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AWARDS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
2003 Departamental Customer Service Award - Marketing
Customer Service Award: CBSR Toys for Tots 2003 Organization
team Dec.
2003
Customer Service Award: CBSR Trading Post creation Aug.
2003
Customer Service Award: CBSR Toys for Tots 2002 Organization
team Jan. 2002
Customer Service Award: Coldwell Banker Success Realty/customer
service
Dec. 2002
Bravo Award by Motorola: Webmaster/Coordinator June
2000
Outstanding Departamental Academic Achievement: BA/Media Advertising
Dec. 1999
Creative Excellence Award: UTEP Student Publications - The Prospector
Dec.
1997
Amateur Photographer: B&W developing experience
REFERENCES available upon request. . . |