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About
A results-oriented team player who works well with both artistic and analytical thinkers. Experienced in customer service, content writing, and branding and design. Exceptional oral and written communications skills with a solid background in retail, customer service, seasonal decorating/design, and quality assurance. Proven reliability - able to learn quickly, meet production deadlines, self motivate, develop and execute ideas, problem solve, lead, and motivate a team. A strong understanding of branding, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate well with senior level management. Proficient in conceptualization, customer relations, social media platforms, content writing, conceptual art, and traditional artistic mediums.
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Education
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N/A Basic HTML/CSSGeekwise Bootcamp 12014 - 2014Understanding basic HTML and CSS
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Bachelor of Arts Animation, New Media, and FilmCalifornia State University Fresno.2009 - 2011Graduated May 2011, summa cum laude
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N/A General StudiesFresno City College.2008 - 2009General Education
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N/A General EducationMonterey Bay Peninsula Community College2006 - 2008General Education
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Experience
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Branding and Design ConsultantFreelanceFresno, CAOct 2014 - Present (10 years 1 month)- Working with local Fresno businesses to create cohesive brand strategies, and design continuity throughout all social media, web, and print platforms.
- Currently assisting Warrior FIT Rx. Past clients include La Ventana Treatment Programs, Fresno Tech Talent, Fresno Photo Stock, Josh Christopherson Web Design, and Eric Platzek Photography. -
WriterFreelanceFresno, CAJan 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)- Created content for Shift3 Technologies, Bertz-rosa Strategy & Creative, and local technologist in Fresno.
- Content writing for social media platforms, websites, and educational syllabi and pamphlets.
- Evaluate and edit content for continuity, flow, and grammar.
- A short essay titled "Home" will be published in a book about Pacific Grove, California. The book has yet to be titled. -
ArtistFreelanceFresno, CAJan 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)- Logo design and creation. Clients include La Ventana Treatment Programs.
- Creating children's book illustrations for an independent author. -
App and Website TestingFreelanceOct 2014 - Mar 2015 (5 months)- Worked with Shift 3 Technologies in Fresno on user experience, quality assurance, and testing new sports and game application for desktop and Android.
- Provide website evaluations, and layout and design consulting, for local graphic designers, businesses, and technologists. -
Receptionist, Concept Artist, and Design DevelopmentG. Debbas ChocolatierFresno, CAFeb 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 10 months)- Two years experience in concept art and design development.
- Created concept art for molded items and product displays.
- Experienced in brand development and execution.
- Created sales presentations, product mockups, and displays.
- Worked with sales representatives, graphic designers, and fabricators on product design.
- Contributed to seasonal product development and design.
- Developed content for social media branding.
- Photographed product, product packaging, and development documentation.
- Researched product and procurement.
- Documented and tracked product for quality assurance team in preparation for an international food and safety audit.
- Helped Complete yearly quality audits with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) which is a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) level food safety certification.
- Created and updated visitor logs, monitored phone traffic, and created an organized environment. -
Concept ArtistThe Cheetah Center at Soysambu, Kenya, Africa2012 - 2012- Freelance concept art and logo design for presentation.
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Certified Child Care ProviderRuth Smith's DaycareSeaside, CA2002 - 2008 (6 years)- Supervised children
- Created a children's art program focused on learning and comprehension of basic alphabet and numbers. -
Assistant Retail ManagerMonterey Bay ChocolatesSeaside, CA2004 - 2006 (2 years)- Responsible for customer service, creation of displays, customer tours, product inventory, rotation, and quality assurance for wholesale and retail product distribution.
- Prepared packaging and invoices for product shipment.
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Skills
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Elsewhere on the Web
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