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Cal Poly—San Luis Obispo, 2008
B.S. in Graphic Communication with a concentration in Design Reproduction Technology. read more»
- Overall GPA: 3.47
- Courses focused on the understanding of traditional printing processes and electronic/digital processes, typography, branding, color theory, design for packaging and the publication of books, magazines, newspapers and web sites. view website»
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Experience >
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Casa de Amparo
Development Associate |
7/2010–present
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Ensure that brochures, publicity, and website materials are current. Responsible for layout/design for department needs such as flyers, brochures, and special event material. Coordinate production, printing, and mailing of a variety of projects including newsletter and wish lists. Manage in-kind donations and donor database. Attend committee meetings for special events, maintain auction item database, and run and update computer information during the event. read more»
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- Reduced mailing costs for Annual Fund campaigns by 14.19% compared to FY 09-10, while increasing
monetary donations from the Annual Fund mailings by 38.71%.
- Increased monetary donations from e-mail blasts by approximately 400.12%, compared to FY 09-10.
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Designed by CB
Freelance Graphic Designer |
8/2008–present
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Complete freelance projects from concept through execution for clients, while providing sustainable solutions for each print and web project as appropriate. read more»
For example, the 2009 Gentle Giants calendar and Cal Poly Fall Commencement cover were both printed on recycled paper. While the Graphic Communications Week poster was designed for multiple applications, including the poster, program cover, and folder design.
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Next Step e-Solutions
Marketing Administrator & Webmaster |
5/2009–5/2010
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Initially hired as an Administrative Assistant at this small marketing agency. read more»
I was quickly given more responsibility because of my work ethics and design skills. Responsibilities included communicating with clients/prospects, maintaining files, billing, basic accounting, generating reports and proposals, new business development, project management, graphic design and basic web development.
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- Successfully managed a quarterly average of over $70,000 in accounts receivable.
- Assisted branding a new company, Volunteers In Motion, created design mocks for their website, and refined appropriate user interface criteria throughout web development.
- Created and maintained a social media marketing campaign to increase awareness and exposure of the company and our interaction with clients and prospects.
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Alonzo Printing Company
Graphic Design Intern |
7/2008–9/2008
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Designed company sales and marketing material, including advertisements, informational flyers, monthly newsletter, and company cards. read more»
Gained a plethora of knowledge through working in the various departments within the company, including sales/customer service, estimating project costs, prepress, web/offset/digital printing, bindery/finishing, and mailing services.
- Took the initiative to re-design the company web site to display the sustainable practices and new technology available that was not portrayed by the old web site.
- Researched companies to develop the new web site and participated in the selection process.
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Skills >
experience: Sales collateral, packaging, advertisements, posters, logos, presentations, newsletters, e-blasts, social media management, web graphics, basic web development, client/production management.
software: I am able to work on both Mac and PC platforms.
