James Arturo
Freelance Illustrator at The Buzz Magazines- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Advanced Styling with Responsive Design
CourseraSep, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Web Design for Everybody Capstone
CourseraSep, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding Specialization
CourseraSep, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Interactivity with JavaScript
CourseraAug, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to CSS3
CourseraAug, 2023- Sep, 2024 -
Introduction to HTML5
CourseraAug, 2023- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Buzz Magazines
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Illustrator
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Sep 2013 - Present
Coordinate with chief editor to produce a monthly illustration based on the contents of the upcoming Back Porch article Coordinate with chief editor to produce a monthly illustration based on the contents of the upcoming Back Porch article
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Grunwald Printing Company
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United States
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Printing Services
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Prepress Specialist
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Feb 2022 - Dec 2022
Prepared client files for offset four-color, spot color, laser-jet, and wide-format printing Adjusted artwork and copy per customer request Processed mailing jobs for inkjet addressing Coordinated with print operators for best final product Created and reviewed proofs for clients’ approval Prepared client files for offset four-color, spot color, laser-jet, and wide-format printing Adjusted artwork and copy per customer request Processed mailing jobs for inkjet addressing Coordinated with print operators for best final product Created and reviewed proofs for clients’ approval
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Redding Communications
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United States
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Graphic Designer
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Mar 2018 - Feb 2022
Created designs for t-shirts and other apparel on a B2B basis Prepared separation positives for screen printing Provided support photography / videography at major oil & gas related construction sites Produced monthly time lapse videos for construction clients Managed photo libraries for various photo/video jobs Created designs for t-shirts and other apparel on a B2B basis Prepared separation positives for screen printing Provided support photography / videography at major oil & gas related construction sites Produced monthly time lapse videos for construction clients Managed photo libraries for various photo/video jobs
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Graphic Designer / Production / Installer
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May 2017 - Feb 2018
Coordinated with walk-in & B2B clients on creation of designs for various jobs such as signs, car wraps, and fleet graphics Produced and installed signs, car wraps, and other vinyl medium products for a variety of businesses and clients Coordinated with walk-in & B2B clients on creation of designs for various jobs such as signs, car wraps, and fleet graphics Produced and installed signs, car wraps, and other vinyl medium products for a variety of businesses and clients
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Incarnate Word Academy High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Multimedia Design Specialist
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Apr 2016 - Jan 2017
Designed promotional material for internal and external use for the elementary, middle school, high School, main office, and advancement office. Printed posters and booklets for internal use for all school levels and offices Coordinated with vendors for large print jobs outside our internal capabilities Photographed students and staff during events at all three school levels, as well as off-campus events Managed photo libraries of students and staff for use in promotional material Designed promotional material for internal and external use for the elementary, middle school, high School, main office, and advancement office. Printed posters and booklets for internal use for all school levels and offices Coordinated with vendors for large print jobs outside our internal capabilities Photographed students and staff during events at all three school levels, as well as off-campus events Managed photo libraries of students and staff for use in promotional material
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Stripes Convenience Stores
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Graphic Designer / Illustrator
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Aug 2013 - Jan 2016
Illustrated the Stripes cup, Laredo Taco Co. taco, and Slush Monkey mascot for use in social media posts and other advertising material Designed images for the marketing department using provided photos and guidelines Illustrated the Stripes cup, Laredo Taco Co. taco, and Slush Monkey mascot for use in social media posts and other advertising material Designed images for the marketing department using provided photos and guidelines
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Graphic Design Intern
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2010
Graphic Design Layout Coordination with print vendors Graphic Design Layout Coordination with print vendors
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Education
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2010 - 2013
Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Sequential Art -
2008 - 2010
Del Mar College
Fine/Studio Arts, General
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