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lone star college, kingwood
associates of applied science
computer graphic arts, 2006
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experience
august 2012 - present
adjunct instructor
lone star college, montgomery
june 2012 - present
graphic designer
mountain commercial graphics
march 2009 - may 2012
graphic designer
jk graphics, inc.
march 2006 - december 2008
production artist
money mailer, llc
june 2005 - march 2006
graphic designer
minuteman press
december 2004 - may 2005
consultant
dril-quip
february 2000 - september 2003
graphic designer
texas graphics
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adjunct instructor
graphic designer
graphic designer
production artist
graphic designer
consultant
graphic designer
skills & strengths
develop syllabus, assignments, and design projects to instruct students in the use of the latest industry standard
design software with a focus on real world application to give students an edge in their future endeavors.
responsible for brand management and design for major retail, petroleum and feet clients. duties include
design for architectural signage, feet/vehicle graphics and oem decals. also responsible for prepress and color
separations of fles for digital printing and screen printing.
lead graphic designer for a full service print and sign company. responsible for design of artwork for various
applications from printed brochures, business cards and newsletters to large signs and billboards. often
worked directly with client in developing image through logo design, integrating branding strategy into marketing
materials, promotional products, signage and vehicle graphics.
responsible for design of wide range of advertisements for leading direct marketing company. worked in
fast-paced environment with a team of artists to develop eye-catching direct mail for nationwide franchises.
frequently called upon to consult directly with franchise owners to better understand clients needs.
keen eye for detail resulted in becoming responsible for fnalizing entire mailings for several of the franchisees.
received numerous commendations for successfully training new employees in company standards and
procedures. responsible for troubleshooting and solving all computer issues for entire offce.
responsible for designing content and layout of brochures, letterheads, offce forms, business cards,
advertisements, etc. worked closely with production manager and press operator receiving valuable knowledge
and experience in the printing industry. responsible for preparation of artwork to be printed on an offset
press. duties included color separating fles and ensuring proper setup for output onto plates. often worked
directly with the client from developing a concept through the completion of the job.
trained staff members to use graphic design software such as adobe's creative suite.
responsible for designing artwork for signs, banners, t-shirts, and logos. opened and closed shop daily
and frequently responsible for running shop alone. often worked directly with customer developing excellent
customer service skills. responsible for proofreading and editing all artwork before it reached the client.
co-managed vinyl graphics department. in charge of setting up artwork for output on vellum for screen-printing.
responsible for assembly and installation of banners, signs and vehicle graphics.
extensive experience with entire adobe creative suite. profcient with quark xpress, and the entire microsoft
offce suite.
lone star college 8.12 - present
6.12 - present
3.09 - 5.12
3.06 - 12.08
6.05 - 3.06
12.04 - 5.05
2.00 - 9.03
24/7
mountain commercial graphics
jk graphics, inc.
money mailer, llc
minuteman press
dril-quip
texas graphics
mark ricks
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by calling me at 832.273.1397