PROFILE

Highly creative photographer and graphic designer with over 6 years experience in the field. Using computers for over 15 years and have gained an excellent knowledge in all areas of design, computers and the internet. Very passionate about the industry I see one of my major strength is being my adaptability and versatility. I am able to jump easily from one role to another. This adaptability can also be seen throughout my work where able to handle any task given, be it web, multimedia, motion, branding or print. Have held many positions, that have helpe be defined as an artist, designer; creative individual who has taken a passion and turned it into a career.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Web Design: Fluent in HTML, Experienced using PHP, Flash, CSS, javascript, working with multi-browser compatibility.

Graphic Design: knowledge of print, illustration and production design which includes print pre-press and photo-retouching.

Process Implementation: Worked within a company to achieve CMMI Level 3 by developing refined, repeatable and stable corporate process guidance.

Hardware: Fluent in Windows platforms and Macintosh OSX.

Software: Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Acrobat, InDesign, Microsoft Word/Works, Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Visual Studio.

EXPERIENCE
VaneflyStudios Photography - San Diego, CA (October 2007 - Present)

Photographer

Responsible for communicating with clients to understand their needs, capturing images, pre- paring for photo shoots (e.g. scouting locations, scheduling, etc.), process photos, creating final digital files, archiving images, performing administrative tasks such as billing, etc.

InnovaSystems International - San Diego, CA (January 2005 - October 2007)

User Experience Architect and Graphic Designer

Position includes all web, user interface, print and multi-media design direction and develop- ment management. UI Architect; development of requirement based mockups, UML diagrams and HTML prototypes iteratively within a projects lifecycle. Graphic Designer; developing strong design for web, print and multimedia projects internal to the company and external for commercial marketing.

Quality Assurance Specialist ( June 2003 - January 2005)

Support the design, development and testing of Military applications. Provide and update- software documentation when necessary. Introduced new visual style of defect reporting which amplified the textual descriptions with detailed screen captures and graphics overlays.

Administrative Assistant ( September 1998- June 2003)

Duties included organization and operations of office administration, telephone reception, administered company’s travel reservations, project task tracking (time schedules & other data entry). Assisted developers with various project operations which included sending and receiving phone, fax, email, mail and FedEx communications.

El Cajon Valley High School - El Cajon, CA (January 1994 - July 1998)

Bilingual Teacher Assistant (Volunteered from September 1993 - January 1994)

Assisted teachers with 9th - 12th grade ESL, Math, Geography, History, and Special Educa- tion. Communicate with parents, translate, grade papers, design posters, laminate, file, cal- ligraphy, assist with disciplinary situations, distribute LAS test to incoming ESL students and tutor individual or in groups, supervise SAT exams as well as other college entry exams.

EDUCATION

Diploma: Honors Graduate, 20 out of 296 / El Cajon Valley High School (1988-1992)

AA: Minor - Liberal Arts / Grossmont-Cuyamaca College (1994-1996)

Franklin Covey: 7 Habits

OTHER SKILLS

Fluent in English and Spanish

REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST