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Erika C.
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Credentials
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CSS Essential Training
LinkedInSep, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
HTML Essential Training
LinkedInJun, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Introduction to Web Design and Development
LinkedInJun, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Web Development Foundations: Web Technologies
LinkedInJun, 2020- Apr, 2026 -
Keynote 8 Essential Training
LinkedInSep, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Learning Graphic Design: Layouts
LinkedInFeb, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Learning Graphic Design: Set Perfect Text
LinkedInFeb, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Graphic Design: Insight and Advice
LinkedInJan, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Learning Graphic Design: Things Every Designer Should Know
LinkedInJan, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Learning to Set Display Type
LinkedInJan, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
The 33 Laws of Typography
LinkedInJan, 2019- Apr, 2026 -
Typography: Choosing and Combining Typefaces
LinkedInJan, 2019- Apr, 2026
Experience
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Artist
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Mar 2021 - Present
• Create and refine multiple versions of direct mail campaigns, finalize files and upload to vendor• Design and production of fund raising direct mail art
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Freelance Graphic Designer/Production Artist
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2021
• Design and production of fund raising direct mail art• Design and creation of campaign catalogs
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Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church
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Santa Clarita, California, United States
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Junior Legion of Mary President
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Apr 2017 - Present
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Santa Clarita, California, United States
• Volunteer/Apostolic Work• Preside over weekly meetings• Plan and organize ministry and parish events• Design and create bulletin ads, posters, bookmarks, invites, flyers, lesson sheets, greeting cards and prayer cards
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One & All Agency
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Pasadena, California, United States
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Freelance Production Artist
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2021
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Pasadena, California, United States
• Prepare and create annual campaign catalogs• Prepare art spec sheets for specs walk-thru meetings
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Grizzard Communications Group
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Glendale, CA
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Studio Manager
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May 2004 - Nov 2017
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Glendale, CA
• Prepared designed layouts for presentation, offset or digital printing or web• Reviewed jobs and prepared artwork for vendors according to prepress requirements• Interfaced with the Creative Director, Art Directors, Designers, Freelance Artists, Production Artists, Project Managers, Print Production Managers and Print Vendors for job accuracy• Created catalogs, newsletters and direct mail versions• Managed departmental asset database• Wrote applescripts to automate repetitive tasks• Supervised and delegated daily workload within the department, prioritizing and distributing as necessary• Maintained company standard of excellence with emphasis on the efficient operations of the Studio department• Ensured that the standards of quality, service and productivity are met
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Specialty Merchandise Corporation
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Chatsworth, CA
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Art Director
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Mar 1993 - May 2004
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Chatsworth, CA
• Designed and produced 250+page wholesale/retail catalogs, 40-page competitive mail order catalogs, high-end 100-page catalogs, specialty brochures, corporate identity, product packaging, video and CD sleeves and CD labels, business manuals, product logos , promotional pieces, 4-color newsletters, magazine ads, misc. forms, convention posters, brochures, signs, and other promotional materials • Art directed catalog photo shoots supervising stylists, photographers and models• Color corrected and photo-retouched digital images• Created templates with corresponding applescripts for automated catalog page production • Reviewed all jobs, prepared artwork for vendors according to prepress requirements • Press check • Wrote Applescripts - Automation of catalog work process using Macintosh applications • Product photography using a digital camera• Portrait photography for the company newsletter and promotional materials
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Thrifty Corporation
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Los Angeles, CA
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Senior Graphic Designer/Photographer
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May 1986 - Feb 1993
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Los Angeles, CA
• Designed and produced the company sales catalogs, newspapers, employee newsletters, collateral materials, corporate brochures, flyers, magazine advertisements and other print materials • Special events photography• Merchandise photography • “Employee of the Month” portrait photography • Managed slides show production props and costumes • Kept production expenses record
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Education
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2002 - 2003College of the Canyons
Web Development -
1998 - 1998
California State University, Northridge
Web Design, A -
1991 - 1991
Platt College-Los Angeles
Graphic Design -
1982 - 1985
De La Salle University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics -
2001 -
Apple Headquarters in Cupertino, CA
Applescript -
1999 -
Techsoft in Santa Monica
Applescript
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