RESUME
Professional ​
info​​
Skills
I am a creative, energetic and versatile designer who executes every project with attention to detail and a keen awareness of deadlines. I believe team work, professionalism and organization are important aspects of every job where by fulfilling the needs of coworkers, managers and clients.
I am seeking a position as an assistant graphic designer. I am reentering the graphic design field and am proficient in the latest additions of the Adobe Creative Suite. I am a hands-on and results oriented designer. I have a diverse background in both conceptual ideation and production of layouts, signage and illustration. My enclosed resume details the specifics of my experience and education.
I have many years of experience conceptualizing and producing graphics, collateral and signage. I worked as a sign painter, graphic designer and muralist for Trader Joe’s supermarkets. Meeting tight deadlines while executing clever graphics and signage was the primary focus of my daily responsibilities. I created chalkboards, posters and shelf signs using traditional production methods such as markers, chalk and acrylic paint.
Besides the hands-on design, I have updated my skills in the Adobe Creative Suite software by attending classes at DeAnza College, Foothill College and San Jose City College. Developing creative solutions to both illustration and design problems is my strength.
Considering my past experience and educational qualifications, I am confident I can contribute to any company's design team.
Adobe CC
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Work​
experience​
Design posters and collateral. Hand paint signs, chalkboards, displays and murals.
Trader Joe's
San Jose, CA
2006-2013
Murals. Logos. Design and paint high school theatre sets. Taught art. Watercolors.
Freelance. Volunteer
San Jose, CA
1997-2006
Designed brochures, logos and signage. Watercolors.
Independent Contractor
London, England
1989-1997
Art director. Design layouts for advertising. Logos, trade show displays, brochures.
Military Car Sales
Niederrad, Germany
1986-1989
Production Artist
Saul Bass and Associates
Los Angeles, CA
1984-1986
Advertising layouts, lllustrations, packaging design, logos.
Tailford Associates Advertising Agency
Toledo, Ohio
1982-1984
Design trade show graphics and displays. Design and produce corporate collateral.
Libbey-Owens-Ford Company
Toledo, Ohio
1980-1982
Education
2014 ∙ AA Graphic Design
DeAnza College
Cupertino, CA
Bachelor of Fine Art ∙ Graphic Design
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH