Biography: PROFILE
Proficient designer with extensive experience in the production of logos, invitations, programs, t-shirt designs, print advertisements, brochures, menus, corporate identity, package designs, business cards, promotional flyers, compact disc covers, web-design, and photomontages. Hold Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State University. Have been described as creative, hard worker, responsible on many levels, balanced, imaginative, patient, one who takes initiative, witty, multi-tasker, detail-oriented, outstanding work ethic, and dynamic team player. Eager to take on challenges, learning new programs, methods, and technology of all types of medium.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
El Camino College, 2004-2005
Continuing Education. Course in Advertising Design, Courses in Computer Aided Drafting & Design
ABC Adult School, 2003-2004
Certification of Completion. 24 hours of training in Macromedia Flash MX
San Diego State University, 1997-2002
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts and Sciences, ART with Emphasis in Graphic Design, with Distinction in Art
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Platforms: Mac OS 9/10, WindowsXP/2000
Software: Adobe Acrobat-Distiller, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, MultiAd Creator,
QuarkXpress, Macromedia Flash, Auto CADD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Powerpoint, and Microsoft Word
Training: Computer graphics, typography, illustrations, photography, drafting, and flash animations
AWARDS and ACTIVITIES
Art Exhibition, 2004: Advertising campaign showcased in the El Camino College Student Art Show
Photographic Work, 2001-2002: Awarded semi-finalist in The International Library of Photography Competition.
Publication in “Filters of the Imagination”, also featured at www.picture.com
Studio Design, 2002: Advanced portfolio course that presented projects to potential professional clients and businesses
Country: United States
E-mail: mcatipondesigns@yahoo.com
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