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SUMMARY
I have over 10 years experience in the field of graphic design and I am currently employed as a Senior Graphic Designer at Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in the corporate real estate industry, in Burlingame, California. My current duties include working directly with brokers to create brochures, flyers, websites, eblasts and other marketing pieces for use in property marketing. from conception through to preparation of the print-ready files and working with the printer to make sure the final product meets expectations through proofing and press checks. Standard print pieces include brochures, program books, direct mail, posters, invitations and various forms of event signage. I am also responsible for designing web graphics/ads, eblasts and making website edits in wordpress. If needed I also work directly with other departments within the organization to meet their design needs. Additional duties include working during performances at the marketing table, assisting customers and doing whatever else is necessary to ensure a successful performance as well as occasionally taking photographs and or shooting video of select performances.
EXPERIENCE
2016-Present: Senior Graphic Designer
Cushman & Wakefield, Burlingame, CA
2009-2016: Graphic & Web Designer
La Jolla Music Society, La Jolla, CA
2006-2009: Graphic Designer
619 Graphic Design, San Diego, CA
2004-2005: (part-time) Human Resources Assistant
Interior Wood of San Diego, Inc., San Diego, CA
2001-2003: (part-time) Graphic Designer/Administrative Assistant Internship
Interface Event Marketing, San Diego, CA
EDUCATION
2004-2006: Bachelors of Art degree with an emphasis in Graphic Design
San Diego State University, San Diego, Ca
2000-2003: Associates Degree in Graphic Design
San Diego City College, San Diego, Ca
SKILLS
Design: Experience in designing logos, stationary, brochures, posters, flyers, postcards and invitations from conception to final file preparation. Working with printers to receive quotes, discussion of specs and materials for printing, preparation of files for print, proofing and press checks. Working with advertisers to prepare and place ads. Experience in web design, creating web based ads and email blasts, from conception of the design to final programming, using wordpress and general cms understanding. Comfortable in both Mac and PC work environments.
General: I work well individually or with a team, and am able to handle stressful situations and work under strict deadlines. General proof reading/content editing. General office skills and basic computer troubleshooting. Basic accounting, payroll, accounts payable and general human resources/management experience. I enjoy drawing and working with different mediums, such as pencil and water color. I am an accomplished photographer and often spend my free time in nature looking for great bird shots.
Software: Adobe InDesign CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Dreamweaver CC, Adobe Muse CC, Adobe Lightroom 5, Microsoft Office 2013, Microsoft Excel 2013 and Powerpoint 2013 (I am also somewhat familiar with Adobe Flash and Adobe After Effects)
Programing: HTML, CSS, PHP, and an understanding of how to integrate jQuery
References available upon request