California State University, Fresno | B.A. in English, 1994

• Chromozoa | San Francisco, CA (Internet Venture)
  Owner, Graphic Designer, 2007–present
  Established chromozoa.com, a web site for potential clients to review my qualifications and work. On a part-time basis, I contracted print design work with inquiring clients by supplying affordable estimates and by exceeding promised results. Since July of 2007, my client base has more than doubled. Aside from my regular graphics duties, I now have the necessary business skills needed to run a small business: estimates, invoices, budgets and contracts are now a part of my daily routine.
• Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services | Walnut Creek, CA
  Graphic Designer, 2003–present
  Highly skilled in graphic computer programs InDesign, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Responsible for the development and layout of all major account brochures and marketing packages, while maintaining style consistencies according to corporate standards. Create corporate event logos and corresponding event collateral such as signs, brochures, menus and gifts. Conduct press and printer quality checks to affirm desired and consistent color on all projects. Perform CMYK and RGB color enhancement and retouching on all company photography.
• Ruiz Food Products, Inc. | Dinuba, CA
  Package Design Coordinator/Designer, 2001–2003
  Lead planning and development of package design from concept to printing within a strict time line and within the branding specifications for El Monterey™ frozen Mexican food. Directed professional photo shoots for all company advertising and packaging materials. Conducted press-side approvals for all corporate packaging. Created advertising materials for all marketing divisions. Designed company brochures, business cards, mailing labels, logos and holiday greeting cards. Developed artwork for promotional use and corporate awards. Directed and performed color corrections on all company photography.
• Certified Ad Services | Fresno, CA
  Graphic Designer/Editor/Quality Control Expert, 1994–2001
  Excelled in Macintosh graphic computer programs, I was responsible for planning, layout, copy writing and designing advertisements, brochures and menus, artfully completing them on a time-sensitive schedule. Exclusively responsible for the design and production for three major accounts of Certified Ad, I consulted directly with clients. Succeeded in creating cutting-edge, high-end designs which resulted in new clients for the company, as well as their continued business. Created weekly themes for advertisements and officiated over final pre-press operations, ensuring the absence of errors, whether they be in content or aesthetic. Conducted press checks. Knowledge in web site development concepts.

Fluent with both Mac and PC platforms.

QuarkXPress
Creative Suite 3 (CS3)
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
ImageReady
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Flash
Fireworks
Microsoft Word
Excel
Powerpoint
HTML

IAPHC Silver Award.
PINC Silver Award.
Exceptional Occurrence Award: 8-page ad, no errors or client changes.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People seminar.
Elected Central California's FBLA recording secretary.
High school yearbook editor.
Yearbook layout champion, San Joaquin Valley Journalism Competition.
Regional and state champion, FBLA graphics competition.

Multimedia production and design, business administration, and environmental science
City College of San Francisco.