Graphic Arts

Posted on: 2008-06-22

Nune Shakhramanyan 118 N. Cedar str., apt. 9, Glendale, CA 91206 Home: (818) 247-1216 E-mail: [email protected] OBJECTIVE Internship or part time/ full time position as graphic designer. FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY 4 years of Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Adobe Illustrator CS (proficient) 3 years of QuarkXPress (excellent knowledge) 4 years of Photo Lab experience including photo album creation, creative retouching and conversion of graphic files. 2 years of photography experience. 1 year of iPhoto, iDVD software. 4 years of Typography and Life drawing experience. 2 years of web design experience using MS Front Page. Ability to work in Mac OS & MS Windows environments. Have several oil paintings decorating a coffee shop. EDUCATION 2003 – 2008 Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA  Obtained AA degree in Graphic Arts.  Obtained certificate in Advertising Arts.  Obtained CPR Certification. 2001 – 2002 University Language Services, Alhambra, CA  English Language Course. 1995 – 1996 Computer Operator Advanced Courses, Academy of Science, Yerevan, Armenia.  Working in MS Windows operating systems. Proficiency in document processing software (MS Word, MS Excel). 1990 – 1994 Yerevan School of Arts  Life drawing. EMPLOYMENT 2002-2006 Ron’s Photo, Glendale, CA Position: Photographer and Photo Lab operator.  Retouching/Restoring/Color correcting photos using Photoshop CS2.  Designed company logos and CD covers, t-shirt designs using Adobe Illustrator CS.  Scanning photographic images, drawing and transforming them into high quality digital images using color correction, retouching and coloration techniques.  Creating event albums, calendars, greeting cards, business cards, flyers, and labels. Designing personal business cards. 06.2007-11.2007 Macys, Glendale Galleria, Glendale, CA Position: Customer Service.  Received Outstanding Support Associate award. REFERENCES References and portfolio are available upon request.