OBJECTIVE: To pursue new challenges as creative designer/director by implementing my skills in various software graphic applications. Furthermore, develop my skills and increase awareness assisting organizations in design and marketing applications.

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE SUMMARY
PC/Windows, Mac, Adobe (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, ImageReady, PageMaker, PageMill, Streamline, Acrobat), Macromedia Freehand, QuarkXPress, Gerber Edge & Graphix Advantage, FlightCheck, Fetch, Word Processing (Microsoft Word/Works, Excel/PowerPoint), MS Frontpage, HTML, Internet, Email, FTP, Email Marketing Software.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Typography, Layout, Methodologies, Illustration, Computer Graphics, Computer Applications, Advertising Design, Sign & Symbol (Logo), Publication & Web Direction, Brochure Design, Advanced Drawing (mixed media), Oil/Acrylic/Water Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Video, Fashion (Apparel/Makeup/Hair), Culinary Arts, Music, Seamstress, Architecture (Interior Design/Décor/Fabrics), Prepress and Production Knowledge, Color Management, Sales (cash handling and phones), Marketing, Data Entry, Customer Service

· Creation, conceptualization, and execution of ideas from preliminary sketches to visual effects
· Great use of typography and layout of text and images for print, publication and production.
· Strong freehand illustration
· Strong conceptual eye for use of color & design style
· Highly organized, responsible, detail-oriented, team leader as well as team-oriented
· People person, approachable and energetic
· Very analytical and follows directions to achieve overall perfection
· Ability to work multi-tasks, fast-paced, under pressure to meet deadlines
· Strong written and verbal communication
· Self motivated and responsible to work with little to no supervision
· Committed to accurate and quality-end results

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
11/2006 – Present
President/C.E.O of LLE Design Solutions – Euless, TX (self-employed)
· Creative and Production Director of my own graphic/web design company
· Art, Creative design and direction from concept to completion for all media including but not limited to print, web, tradeshows/signage, weddings

6/2006 – 10/2006
Creative Director for Advertising Agency - Bedford, TX (short-term/downsize)
· Creative and Production Director for Advertising and Marketing Firm
· Art/Creative design and direction from concept to completion for all media including but not limited to print, internet, video and tradeshows
· Management skills for projects, time, budget and communication of details for all creative direction
· Keen eye for proofing/editing of all materials
· Accept client directions/ideas and guide them to top solutions
· Develop professional selling presentations
· Top communication skills with vendors to discuss details and production concepts
· Handling of conflicts, errors and situations that may arise with projects while maintaining top customer service, poise and professionalism
· Research various paper, ink, printing techniques to achieve top results and is cost-efficient
· Write out weekly project production schedules and turn in all aspects for final billing
· Establish, maintain, lead and contribute to weekly brainstorm sessions
· Project communication with all departments in company
· File archiving and project backups on given schedule
· Knowledge of prepress file preparation
· Coordinate all prepress and production schedules with client
· Maintain and upload all graphics to all e-commerce and other web projects
· Responsible for ordering all products and supplies

4/2004 – 6/2006
Creative Director for Embroidery Company - Dallas, TX
· Main Designer & coordinator for company and partners
· Project management, creative design, and production of all marketing materials that include: direct mail, brochures, postcards, product packaging, online web design ads, web banner ads, email blast campaigns, convention & trade show graphics, magazine ads, newsletters, catalogs and insert ads, software design, business cards & office order forms, extensive photo manipulation work, file prep for printers
· Web design, development, management & maintenance of online projects and company website
· FTP site & server data management: upload, download and data archiving
· Project management of all photo shoots, product shots and video filming
· Stylist for ads at photo shoots
· Write, edit, proof, copyright and approve all company's marketing materials
· Creative briefs with C.E.O and clients to execute and establish deadlines for all marketing projects
· Conceptualize with required department leads to develop and execute projects
· Develop and maintain vendor relationships and obtain all project quotes
· Develop and maintain great client relationships on accounts
· Tracking of marketing budgets per project
· Inventory control of all marketing collateral
· Maintain backup and archive files for project database
· Fast turnaround time for all project completion

10/2003 - 3/2004
Art Director for Executive Furniture Company - Fort Worth, TX (contract)
· Design, production, and project management of direct mail materials, catalogs, and brochures
· Work with web administrator to art direct and develop new company’s website
· Write site content, edit, proof and collect all necessary data and images for placement
· Regular meetings with account reps. and C.E.O. to implement marketing strategies in campaign materials
· Liaise and bid new jobs with printing vendors and sales reps to execute production of projects

10/2003 - 3/2004
Illustrator for Architectural Signage Company - Arlington, TX (contract)
· Work with account reps. at architectural signage company to design proposal packages for homebuilders
· Design and illustrate floor plans and 3D renderings of sales offices with company office furniture and products for marketing and account closings where it is then taken and built to full scale models
· Regular meetings with account reps and client for interior design product choices for overall look of completed 3D renderings of floor plans

11/2002 - 12/2003 - Waitress of Italian chain - Irving, TX (temp. during cont’d education)

1/2000 - 11/2002
Graphic Designer for Major Medical Publishing Company - Dallas, TX
· Design and layout of monthly medical newsletters, brochures, direct mail, journals, slide presentations
· Assisted with designs for marketing department which includes brochures, posters, letterhead, nametags, flyers, and slides for national and international meetings
· Brainstormed through sketches with team to generate concepts for initial layout
· Produced and assembled paper dummies to final layout
· Responsible for editing and accuracy in the consistency of grammar and spelling
· Photo manipulation to create clean, visual appealing pieces
· Recreated corporate logos and maps
· Minor illustration work when needed but mostly focused on design and layout
· Liaise with printing vendors and sign companies to execute production of finished pieces

5/1999 - 10/1999
Graphic Designer for Signage Company - Dallas, TX
· Design, layout, and production of signs, posters, trade-show booth graphics
· Minor illustration work when needed but mostly focused on design and layout
· Produced new assignments, followed through from vinyl cutting to final production assembly
· Photo manipulation of inkjet poster jobs to create clean, visual appealing pieces
· Created trade-show booth visuals for new product/company marketing
· Recreated corporate logos
· Interacted with clients and customers to execute a project from start to completion

10/1998 - 5/1999
Graphic Assistant for University Art Department - Arlington, TX
· Assisted students with inquiries of design programs with Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Freehand
· Monitored equipment/students during computer use hours

EDUCATION
May 1999 - University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art/Graphic Design
1994-1997 - School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington
December 1998 - Tarrant County College - Enrolled and completed 3 basic courses

REFERENCES
Nancy Snyder - Marketing Director, G7 Solutions - (972) 979-4171
Greg Nisbet - Director of Business Development, AnnTheGran.com - (905) 821.8300 ext.119
Emilie Buske - Marketing Manager, Theatre Arlington - (817) 817-261-9628