Graphic Designer

Creative • Experienced • Skilled

Technical Proficiency

Platforms: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10 and Mac OS X 10
Applications: Adobe Photoshop CS2-CC, Adobe Illustrator CS2-CC, Adobe InDesign CS4-CC, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3-CC, Roland Versaworks, Roland CutStudio, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Sony Vegas 8-10.

Design Proficiency

  • Logo and Identity Design
  • Apparel Design
  • Offset Printing File Setup
  • Page Layout
  • Photo Retouching
  • Silk Screen Printing (Design and Production)
  • Digital Printing Composition
  • Color Separations (Spot Colors, Simulated Process, 4 Color Process)
  • Sublimation (Design and Production)
  • Signs (Design and Some Production)

Experience

2023-PRESENT, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Reel Graphics

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and Develop Artwork
  • Build and Maintain Customer Relationships
  • Prepare Artwork for Print Production
  • Assist Production Team When Needed
  • Use Vinyl Cutter, UV Printer, Eco-Solvent Printer, Flatbed Printer.

2017-2023, PRODUCTION ARTIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Dragonfly graphics, llc.

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and Develop Artwork
  • Build and Maintain Customer Relationships
  • Prepare Artwork for Print Production
  • Coordinate with Pre-Press Tech and Printers to Optimize Screen Mesh, Angles, Lines, etc.
  • Lead Research and Development Division
  • Lead In-House I.T. Services.
  • Run Daily Art Reports and Tracking
  • Attend Weekly Production Meetings

2012-2017, Production artist / graphic designer
Apparel Redefined (Formerly Known As A&R Screening, LLC.)

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and Develop Artwork
  • Build and Maintain Customer Relationships
  • Prepare Artwork for Print Production
  • Coordinate with Pre-Press Tech and Printers to Prepare Film

2012-2014, pre-press tech
Apparel Redefined (Formerly Known As A&R Screening, LLC.)

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversees/Maintains Screens
  • Reclaim, Coat, and Expose Screens
  • Assist Printers
  • Assist Designers
  • Coordinate with Production Artist and Printers to Prepare Film

2010-2014, Digital Art Director, Graphic Designer, Web Master
Trinity Studios, llc.
Trinity Studios is a company that offers an array of services to diverse clientele across the globe. It is recognized as outstanding and inspiring designers. Brand identity, custom website, apparel, and/or promotional products are of top-notch quality. Trinity Studios is known for its superior one-stop services as a graphic design company.


Job Responsibilities

  • Manage Social Media
  • Layout Design
  • Apparel Design
  • Customer Service
  • Design Marketing Flyers and Advertisements
  • Training Designers

Education

2011-2013, triton college, river grove, IL
Associates in Visual Communications
GPA: 3.83 YTD (4.0 Grade Scale)


2007-2011, Oak lawn community high school, oak lawn, il
General Education
GPA: 3.37 YTD (4.0 Grade Scale)