Experience

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  C.W. Cole & Co., Inc.

  • 2560 N. Rosemead Boulevard South El Monte, CA 91733-1593

  • Graphic Designer

    • Nov 2013 - Present
    • 2560 N. Rosemead Boulevard South El Monte, CA 91733-1593

    Creation and updates to catalog, submittal sheets, product flyers, ads, and some copy writing. Responsible for updating product literature on-line. C. W. Cole & Company, Inc., "Cole Lighting", is one of the oldest lighting companies in the United States, having been established in 1911. It is now owned by third-generation family members, brothers Steve and Don Cole. http://www.colelighting.com/

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  City of Alhambra - Joslyn Senior Center

  • 210 N. Chapel Ave. Alhambra CA 91801

  • Recreation Leader II

    • Jan 2013 - Present
    • 210 N. Chapel Ave. Alhambra CA 91801

    Assistant for the Joslyn Senior Centers' Case Managment Project. Responsible for help maintaining order of the office. Basic Office Duties; phones, data input, filing, typing, computer, inventory, supply ordering, calendar updates, mail delivery and project research. Other duties involve helping Senior Center with scheduled Events. Party decorating, setup, tear-down, serving, greeting, cleanup and photography. Also responsible for Park and Recreation flyers, signs and banners for various programs.

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  The City of Alhambra

  • Recreation Leader I

    • Sep 2011 - Dec 2012

    Coach elementary school students in after school programs ranging from Sport to Drill/Dace teams. Performs Park and facility maintenance, and fulfilling Special Event needs. Also responsible for Park and Recreation flyers, signs and banners for various programs.

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  The Castle Press

  • Graphic Designer/Production

    • Sep 2009 - Dec 2010

    Worked efficiently on multiple projects to meet tight deadlines, within client budgets. Implemented quick revisions to proofs, fulfilled client and supervisor requests. Performed proofing, pre-flight, press checks on all files prior to print. Worked on web projects, assisting in: image compression, file updates, and optimization. Created e-flyers, and interactive online forms.

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  U.S. Commerce Department, Census Bureau, Pasadena, CA

  • Pasadena/Alhambra

  • Crew Leader, Enumerator Trainer

    • Apr 2010 - Aug 2010
    • Pasadena/Alhambra

    Trained group of workers on the procedures and job functions of an Enumerator. Organized and managed work-load binders to adjust to Enumerators geographical location for a more productive and efficient work day.Assisted Enumerators to ensure work was completed according to procedures and on schedule. Met daily with enumerators and assistant Crew Leaders to assign work and conduct quality control on their paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness. Observed enumerators in the field, provided on-the-spot assistance, and recommended additional training for low-performing enumerators. Reviewed, certified, and submitted daily payroll forms for workers. Met daily with supervisors to be updated on work instruction and briefed on weekly goals.

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  Gale Banks Engineering

  • Graphic Artist

    • Feb 2005 - Feb 2009

    Design creations for: brochures, magazine ads, training programs, logos, flyers, business cards, decals, stationary design, T-shirt & baseball cap art, banners. Design trade-show displays. Variety of signage & display art for retail stores. Light photography for reference and archive. Image prep of web projects. Worked with purchasing department to aquire quotes for on graphic related orders. Primary Illustrator for ads, tech manuals, web diagrams, test reports, and package design art - tooling machine vector files and embroidery templates.

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  City of Pasadena

  • Graphic Designer

    • May 2004 - Oct 2004

    Design support for office needs. Projects included creation of: newsletters, brochures, ads, logos, flyers, street banners and signage. Updated on-line monthly newsletter using basic HTML and CSS tools.

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  DZN

  • Production Artist

    • Aug 2003 - May 2004

    Production of Movie Ads for main client: Paramount Motion Pictures. Main pre-press layouts are for domestic and national news papers. Secondary layouts: NY Times Square Billboard, and LA Melrose Billboards, domestic and national magazine ads, bus shelters, bus sides, VIP and premier invitations and programs. Learned to pay strong attention to detail due to industry-legal binding contracts, while still maintaining artistic and design integrity.

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  California State University, Los Angeles

  • Graphic Artist

    • May 1996 - Aug 2003

    Responsible for the artistic and graphic design creation of print and multimedia materials. Designed and created materials for classroom lectures; exhibits; training sessions; television broadcasts; videos; web sites; and public information projects. Work created for on and off campus audiences. In addition performed other related office duties as assigned.

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  Gelson’s the Super Market

  • Graphic Artist

    • May 1992 - May 1996

    Worked daily with in-house Marketing Department. Provided fresh creative visual solutions for store promotions, marketing campaigns, and miscellaneous multi-company projects. Produced bi-weekly newsletter for retail markets.

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  California State University, Los Angeles

  • Graphic Artist

    • Jun 1987 - May 1992

    Designer of promotional and recruitment collateral for the University. Aided in establishing brand identity with use of school logos, colors, and mission. Worked in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students.