objective
to create clean and visually pleasing media, advertisements, and graphics for any given business
education
university of california, davis 2008
bachelor's degree in visual communication - graphic design
background in computer engineering, completed the following courses: c and c++ programming, calculus and engineering physics
skills
- produces multiple drafts of a project during brainstorming to narrow down ideas
- can work between pc and macintosh platforms as well as different versions of photoshop, illustrator, indesign, and dreamweaver
- emphasizes clean html/css coding techniques and file management for website domains
- comfortable with creating logos, websites, posters, and business cards
- recognizes and minimizes html/css cross browser issues
- works well in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects
- cuts and mats posters and presentations by hand
- types 75-80 words per minute
experience
july 2009 to present - freelance graphic designer
milpitas, ca
- responsible for the management of multiple graphic design projects and deadlines
- designs both web and print media as per the client’s needs
- edits and touches up photos provided by the client if they are not satisfactory
- creates digital media such as desktop wallpapers and typography posters if there are no current projects available
berkeley heartlab
alameda, california
- responsible for quality control of patient demographics and tests ordered on blood samples for genetic, cardiovascular and liver testing
- strove for both speed and accuracy for maximum efficiency
- quickly adapted to new rules with regards to how a given specimen should be handled
the education abroad center at uc davis
davis, california
- updated and created flyers for program deadlines and their corresponding countries
- rebranded the center's identity with the theme "where study abroad begins" and with uc davis' official blue and gold colors
- edited over 30 photos from students studying abroad to resemble postcards for the above theme
- used an emphasis on typography, blocks, and rules to create flyers when no photos were available
- promoted good file management within the server for easy access to logos, flyers, and other resources
as-uc davis coffeehouse
davis, ca
- received and completed daily cleaning and cooking tasks from supervisors in a timely manner
- ensured that all entrees and their corresponding ingredients complied with food sanitation and safety regulations
- sanitized working area before and after food preparation in order to prevent cross contamination