Graphic Designer

Posted on: 2006-03-17

JJ Hawkins PMB 184-7040 Avenida Encinas Carlsbad, CA 92009 805 388 1196 [email protected] Graphics • Design • Illustration Objective & Qualifications To be a member of a creative and innovative team, sharing ideas to produce outstanding solutions. A creative, and persistent approach to innovative design. Broad experience in each phase of print production, from initial graphic production to final layout. Profile • Experienced design professional with background in fine arts • 11+ years graphic design experience • Strong conceptual skills; able to translate ideas into realities • Highly creative with a strong business discipline • Ability to work quickly and efficiently while consistently meeting tight deadline schedules • Self motivated, multi-task oriented • Ability to work independently as well as on a team Software Skills Expert knowledge of Adobe CS2 design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat), QuarkXPress, and Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint) on Mac OSX platform Professional Experience 2005–3/2006 Graphic Designer/Illustrator BioSource/Invitrogen, Camarillo, CA • Design from concept to finished layout of marketing collateral, including trade show booth designs, brochures, direct mail campaigns, posters, and product promotions • Technical illustrations • Coordinate all phases of production, including electronic preparation of files, proofing bluelines, and conducting press checks 1994–05 Graphic Designer/Illustrator Dako North America, Inc., Carpinteria, CA • Design from concept to finished layout of marketing collateral, including trade show booth designs, annual catalog, brochures, direct mail campaigns, posters, invitations, and product promotions • Technical illustrations • Coordinate all phases of production, including electronic preparation of files, proofing bluelines, and conducting press checks 1991–94 Marketing Secretary DakoCorporation, Carpinteria, CA Education • UCSB Extension, Santa Barbara, CA Visual Communications, Continuing • Tom Buhl Graphics Training Center, Santa Barbara, CA Certificate of Completion • Ventura College, Ventura, CA Fine Arts, Continuing References available upon request.