Experienced Graphic Arts Professional with experience in hands-on production, account management and leading creative processes in a high volume, fast paced environment.  Expertise in driving and developing creative and cutting edge marketing and collateral materials.  Seeking long-term graphic design position with a progressive organization that values creativity, technologixxxxxxl savvy and visual communixxxxxxtion skills. 

Skills/Technology/Competencies

Illustrator

Photoshop

In Design

Corel Draw

Freehand Mx

PageMaker

Flash Basic level

Mac Experience

PC Platforms

Creative Development

Pre-Press

Ad Design

Media Relations

Marketing

Photography

Corporate Branding

Microsoft Office

Bi-Lingual/Spanish

Eduxxxxxxtion

Universidad de Tijuana, Mexico - Certifixxxxxxte in Web Basics 2009
Universidad Iberoamerixxxxxxna, Tijuana, Mexico - Certifixxxxxxte in Advertising 2008
Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design 2005 

Professional History

Printing Shop (2006 to Present) - Head Designer & Facility Manager

w Led creative design and development department for a print shop operations; oversaw day to day activities of design & layout staff, managed client accounts, ensured accuracy and timeliness of print projects and administered AP/AR in cooperation with the billing department.

w Cultivated valuable relationships with clients and bexxxxxxme a trusted business partner; worked with clients to determine branding strategies for marketing development.

AMCO Bookmakers (2005 to 2006) -  Graphic Designer

w Led creative graphic design processes for eduxxxxxxtional book manufacturer; created designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts in cooperation with the theme of the book.

Themepark (2004 to 2005) C Marketing Manager

w Oversaw day to day marketing activities; designed collateral materials and identified and evaluated marketing strategy to support business goals.

Volunteer Activities

2005:  Barcelona, Spain C Assisted in designing materials for the Rural Youth Congress.
2004:  Xxxxxxnada Fraiser University - Created website

2004:  Community Center of Iberoamerixxxxxxna University C Taught design and computer classes at the Tijuana's Community Center.

2004:  Advertising Agency - Design Intern