Statement
Experienced Graphic Artist with Illustration skills seeking employment in Orange County or Remote working arrangement. Professional, courteous, hard-working, diligent + committed team-player looking for the next opportunity. Has previously done outstanding work for non-profits, educational publishing + apparel printing companies + is ready to take on any challenge.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration with emphasis on Animation
Laguna College of Art & Design, Laguna Beach CA
SEP 2004 - MAY 2008
Experience
R&R Industries Graphic Artist
- Assembled mock-ups/tech packs + processed color separations.
- Utilized Constant Contact software to prepare e-mail promotions.
- Operated + maintained RIP software/image-setting + vinyl cutting equipment.
- Supervised establishment of production protocols for new Direct-to-Screen equipment.
- Provided general graphics support for the entire company including training coworkers in graphics software.
SEPT 2014
MAY 2015
Melmarc Products Inc.Assistant Color Separator
- Processed spot, index + simulated process color separations up to 14 colors.
- Safely operated + maintained film developing equipment + photochemicals.
- Ensured an organized catalog of film positives for film library.
- Processed 3000+ orders in a year.
JUN 2012
SEPT 2014
Teacher Created MaterialsGraphic Design Intern
- Sourced + submitted stock imagery for approval to the Art Director.
- Developed cover + spot graphics to be pitched to Editorial Staff.
- Assisted Art Director in finalizing textbook layout, quality control, photo retouching + data entry.
- Created Award-Winning cartoon illustrations for a new product developed presented at annual corporate sales meeting.
JUN 2011
SEPT 2011
Muckenthaler Cultural CenterGraphic Design + Marketing Intern
- Graphic design (print + apparel), advertising, marketing, branding, public relations.
- Developed graphics + illustrations to boost the visibility of the center in the community including promotional t-shirts, banners, postcards + email graphics.
FEB 2011
JUN 2011