Graphic Designer
Detail oriented Graphic Designer with expertise in print design and flash development. Special passion in
reviewing and analyzing project requirements to bring quality solutions based on costumers need. Recognized
as an excellent problem solver with excellent communication in both Spanish and English languages, strong team
player and organizational and leadership skills.
Technical Summary
Services and Tools: Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, DreamWeaver, Fireworks, Flash)
Programming Languages: HTML, HTMLX, MySQL, PHP.
Professional Experience
Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) | Austin, TX | May 2008- Present
Communication Specialist
- Handled design projects from inception to final fulfillment.
- Participated in the creation of agency workplan.
- Assisted Communication Manager with design, revision, production, bidding and proofing process on
assigned agency print projects. - Helped Communication Manager with updates to all agency websites, bug fixes and revision of content.
- Developed and coordinated annual public relations and marketing plans for Texas Council on Family Violence,
National Domestic Violence Hotline and National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline. - Worked in distribution, proofing design and publication of agency newsletters “The River” and “The Hotlines”.
- Collaborated in all communications efforts including event support, media relations, support of other
communications staff and executive initiatives. - Served as a “sounding board” and offered suggestions/input on media pieces issued by agency.
- Interacted with and worked collaboratively with all agency staff to promote a visible and proactive image for
initiatives and programs in partnership with Communication Manager(s).
Veterans Affairs | National Cemetery Administration HACU Internship | Washington DC | Summer 2006
Intern
- Gathered content for the Equal Employee Opportunity website, and delivered it to website developers.
- Prepared statistical reports on complaint activity, trends and analysis.
National Science Foundation (NSF) | HACU Internship | Arlington, VA | Summer 2004
Intern
- Collaborated in the development of the NSF’s “Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation” (NEES) website.
- Identified NSF’s requirements and rules for website design from staff in the directorate for engineering.
- Developed a preliminary website content design layout and circulated it to the division and directorate staff.
- Collected content material from NSF’a program directors in the division of civil and mechanical systems related to NEES website content: program solicitations, brochures, equipment site photos, web links, data, reports, and other information. Implemented the website with Dream Weaver web publishing tools, and HTMLX.
Education
St. Edwards University | Austin TX | Graduated December 2008
Graphic Design Major, BA | GPA: 3.37
University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo Campus | Graduated June 2004
Computer Science Major, BS
