Graphic Designer
Detail oriented graphic designer with expertise in print design, Flash development, reviewing and analyzing project requirements. Strong team player recognized as an excellent problem solver with excellent communication skills in both Spanish and English.
Software Skills
| Adobe Illustrator | Adobe DreamWeaver | HTML & CSS | |
| Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Fireworks | Microsoft Office | |
| Adobe InDesign | Adobe Flash | WordPress | |
| Adobe After Effects | ActionScript 2 & 3 |
Professional Experience
Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) | Austin, TX | May 2008- June 2011
Communication Specialist
- Led design projects from inception to final fulfillment.
- Collaborated in the creation of agency work plan, including budgets, project time lines and agency grant deliverable compliance.
- Established process for design, revisions, production, bidding and proofing on assigned agency projects.
- Collaborated in updates to all agency websites, asset creation, 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.
- Collaborated with multiple agency teams to create a consistent agency brand.
Accomplishments
Event Branding
Created concepts and print materials including logos, handouts, signage and booklets for the following events:
- Executive Directors’ Conference
- Honoring Women in our lives
- A Day to Shine Luncheon
- Capitol Day
Funding for The Hotline/15th Anniversary
Created concept for anniversary theme campaign including logo and also built an interactive flash online timeline that illustrated the history of the Texas Council on Family Violence. This was instrumental for the grant approval for The Hotline.
loveisrespect.org
Communicated importance of healthy relationships through online Flash interactive pieces (Ex. How (B)right are we together?), art for informative videos and printable posters.
Education
St. Edwards University | Austin TX | Graduated December 2008
Graphic Design Major, BA
University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo Campus | Graduated June 2004
Computer Science Major, BS
