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My greatest achievement is adaptation. I have been challenged with many obstacles during my career and have overcome them. I also have learned so much from volunteering as a chaplain and serving my local community and mentoring men who are incarcerated. Serving the community is a blessing.
My greatest achievement is adaptation. I have been challenged with many obstacles during my career and have overcome them. I also have learned so much from volunteering as a chaplain and serving my local community and mentoring men who are incarcerated. Serving the community is a blessing.
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Print & Marketing Specialist at Staples
July 1, 2024 - PresentCreate and maintain customer relationships. Provide quality printing of clients’ files with in-house printing services for projects including postcards, advertisements, business cards, brochures, large-format posters, blueprints and fliers. Maintain high volume of customer sign-ups for Staples Rewards program. Handle all aspects of client needs for printing deliverables in a timely and professional manner.
Graphic Artist at TOTAL COPY & MARKETING
August 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Developed design concepts, digital and print graphics following customers’ requests for printing projects using InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Reviewed client files for in-house printing and prepped files for outside vendor operations. Created original designs with high impact visualization that increased customers’ brand and visibility. Maintained customer relations with vendors and customers to produce high quality graphics.
Graphics Assistant at GELBERG SIGNS
June 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021Assisted art manager in all phases of production of graphics materials for sign productions. Prepared and applied materials with precision and accuracy such as vinyl, laminates, plastics and metal signs installed on-site. Finalized and prepared all deliverables for distribution to customer. Cut and apply vinyl to substrates; laminated large rolls of vinyl; prepared signs for delivery and installation for the Washington Metropolitan area.
Consultant | Art Director at FREDDIE MAC
October 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019Worked with the SPARK Module Development Team to develop new logo and branding and advertising campaign. Interacted with team for department creation and advised managers on branding applications. Designed theme logos for Hispanic Heritage Month UNIDOS and Adelante logos; collaborated with SPARK Center Development team to support graphic expansion and content. Coordinated and established all phases of concept development and implemented changes as needed. Collaborated with team to ensure productivity for all digital and print deliverables.
Art Director at BRAINSTORM GRAFFIX
November 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018Developed overall brand vision for the company. Created print-ready designs for collateral materials such as postcards, posters, and fliers. Coordinated vendor relationships and managed projects from initiation to completion to meet deadlines.
Graphic Designer at TRAIN PRINTING
August 1, 2016 - October 1, 2017Developed design concepts, graphics and layouts following customers’ requests. Reviewed files for in-house printing and prepped files for outside vendor operations using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint and Word. Maintained customer and vendor relations to transition work smoothly. Developed initial design concepts and implemented changes for proofs. Received and prepped all incoming graphics for print including file management, proofing and updating. Operated printing & duplication equipment including 4-Color and large format printers.
Graphic Designer at MINUTEMAN PRESS
February 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016Developed design concepts, prepared files for prepress and printed customer files for monthly newsletters, fliers and brochures. Provided graphics and prepared clients’ files for in-house printing. Managed files for outside vendor operations using InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Word. Met with clients to take orders. Executed changes for proofs and final printing. Managed incoming graphics for printing, including file management, proofing and updating. Operated printers and coordinated outside vendors and processing of work.
Division Artist at DEXMEDIA, LLC
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2015Created advertisements and direct mail pieces for Verizon SuperPages and SuperPages.com. Developed marketing and advertising strategies for over 25 Media consultants, driving increased sales with Adobe products (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator). Provided new and revised designs for clients’ advertisements published in SuperPages.com. Increased monthly sales by 5-10% with the development of 'Sample Ad Booklets'. Achieved 100% success rate revitalizing ad campaigns. Developed and presented PowerPoint training modules showing how to achieve high-end sales through new advertising designs.
Education
BFA Degree in Graphic & Commercial Design at The Corcoran School of the Arts & Design, George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026BFA in Graphic & Commercial Design at The Corcoran School
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other
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