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Graphic Designer
Peter Alvarez
San Antonio, TX
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About
As a kid a started sketching since the 2nd grade. That then brought me to the world of graphic design in which I then graduated from The Art Institute of Houston in the year 2000. I started my design career doing graphics work for high profile companies that included, Shell, Saudi Aramco and Texaco for trade show graphics, print work and web design. Shortly after that I entered the signage industry where i learned to operate large format printers and plotters in which we printed on a variety of substrates. I now manage a print shop that focuses mainly on vehicle wraps.
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Education
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Associate of Arts and Sciences A.A.S Graphic DesignThe Art Institute of Houston1999 - 2000In the Graphic Design program I studied design, typography, and color theory. Utilizing industry-specific software (such as Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator) that helped me master how to create everything from logos and posters to packaging, web sites, vehicle wraps, billboards, and corporate identity packages.
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Experience
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Print and Graphic Design ManagerSan Antonio, TXMar 2013 - Present (11 years 4 months)As the In-House print shop for Cruising Kitchens, I was hired specifically to give birth to this company and manage all sales, design, printing and our team of installers. I have worked with clients such as, Hardrock Cafe, Torchy's Tacos, FREEBIRDS World Burrito and HEB.
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Graphic DesignerSan Antonio, TXAug 2009 - Jun 2012 (2 years 10 months)As a Graphic Designer at Coldfire, I specialized in high end vehicle wraps from cars to buses including window/wall graphics, decals, signs, banners, brochures, business cards, and branding. Our largest client included Rackspace. I designed and/or printed and managed all jobs for Rackspace up until phase 3.
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OwnerKriptogfx Graphic DesignLaredo, TXJan 2007 - Aug 2009 (2 years 7 months)I started Kriptogfx from a strong desire to own and operate my own company. I learned what everyone learns running a small business. You have to pay taxes.
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Graphic DesignerHouston, TXJan 2002 - Jan 2005 (3 years)Run and manage all graphic design and print jobs. At FASTSIGNS I learned how to work in a very fast paced, fast turnaround environment. Our store was ranked top 10 stores worldwide almost every year with over 1 million in sales.
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