OBJECTIVE

With a degree in Communications and an advanced certificate in Graphic Design and Illustration I look to enter into a career or contract/project that will showcase my creativity and talent.


Desired Salary: 30,000.00 USD Per Year
$15-18 per hour (contract)


Career Level: Entry Level (less than 2 years of experience)


Date of Availability: Negotiable


TARGET LOCATIONS

US-CA-Anaheim/Huntington Beach
US-CA-Los Angeles
US-CA-Orange County
US-CA-Long Beach


EXPERIENCE

9/2005 - Present
Learn Perfect Publishing Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Graphic Design Artist
Constructs print-ready bookcover designs for college textbooks, as well as various other design work.

1/2005 - Present
Guru Professional Worldwide
Freelance Logo Designer
Comes up with the original concept(s) and designs the concept(s) until a professional logo is delivered to a satified client.

5/1994 - Present
Walt Disney Co. Resort Anaheim, CA
Show Baker
Demonstrate cooking in front of guests. Instruct and oversee assistants to the baker. Maintain stock of product and maintain level of high quality. Design storefront advertising.

1/1997 - 5/1997
ABC Broadcasting (KABC/KLOS Radio) Los Angeles, CA
Multimedia Manager Assistant Intern
Help upstart brand new radio station website. Collect raw data; organize, record, edit, and send it to webmaster. Write copy for on-air promotions. Answer phones. Light office work.

6/1991 - 6/1993
Walt Disney Co. Resorts Anaheim, CA
Culinary Host
To perform cash transactions with guests in a friendly manner. Light food prep and janitorial work.


EDUCATION

5/2004
Fullerton Community College US-CA-Fullerton
Completion of a Level II Certificate in Advertising/ Graphic Design.

6/1997
California State University, Fullerton US-CA-Fullerton
Bachelor's Degree
B.A. ,Communications- Film, Television, & Radio

2/1994
University of California, Los Angeles US-CA-Los Angeles
Some College Coursework Completed
General education.

6/1993
La Habra High School US-CA-La Habra
High School or equivalent
Graduated 3rd in class. Perfect attendance all four years. Honors curriculum. School newspaper page editor.


SKILLS

Adobe Illustrator- Advanced
Adobe Photoshop- Intermediate
Macromedia Freehand- Advanced
Pagemaker- Intermediate
Quark- Intermediate
In Design- Intermediate
Microsoft Office- Intermediate
German- Beginner


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I have several other professional talents:
cartooning, ad copywriting, and screenwriting.