Die Designer Apprentice Skills

• Helped with logo design, graphic design, receptionist duties, and other tasks as needed.
• Created/revised projects for apparel and graphic design teams under the guidance of a design lead.
• Collaborated with graphic designers on t-shirt designs they planned to screen print in-house.
• Trained by professionals in concept development, graphic design, and narrative art.
• Worked with graphic designers doing image research for their client work.
• Served 1 year at NCB Miramar, as apprentice graphic designer and decal applier.

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• Focused on visual design and iconography using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Utilized software such as Adobe Photoshop and to gather, size and to adjust photographs digitally.
• Trained in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Learned how to use Adobe Photoshop and built flyers and media outlets for the law firm and other clients.
• Created PhotoShop elevation renderings and marketing graphics.
• Worked with the Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, PhotoShop, Acrobat) as well as Quark.

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• Rotated through various drafting and design positions constantly operating AutoCAD.
• Created AutoCad drawings of control/electrical system layouts Researched new control equipment Developed documentation for manufacturing Created bill of materials for custom projects
• Completed and received my AutoCAD Drafting Certification.
• Design single hit and progressive tooling, for the automotive and appliance industries using AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop 6.0 with Power Pack.
• Create drawings for stamping dies, weld fixtures, and check fixtures using AutoCAD 13 and Striker.
• Design single hit and progressive tooling for automotive industries using AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop 3.0.

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• Executed expert image editing and color correction of photos.
• Utilized photography experience to enhance design aesthetic, including color correction and retouching of photos.
• Conducted color corrections and fixed distortions of all photographs/panoramas for brochures, magazines and website.
• Prepared color corrections of photographs and worked closely with the editorial and marketing departments.
• Performed retouching and color corrections for position-only images for layout approvals.
• Supervised product photography along with photo retouching and color correction.

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• Assisted with photo shoots, art direction, photo research and archiving.
• Designed logos for upcoming products and created advertisements for publication in international magazines, while working under strict art direction.
• Developed branding, brand strategy, creative direction, art direction and identity development for local and international businesses.
• Initiated and maintained database of photographers, illustrators, art directors and graphic designers to improve client servicing division's efficiency
• Freelance design studio creatively enhancing clientele organizations by providing art direction, graphic design and print consultation services.
• Managed production of final electronic art, assisted in press supervision and collaborated on photographic and illustrative art direction.

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• Print Design, Illustrations, HTML Mailers - Online Processing, Customer Support
• Edited DaimlerChrysler PRISM and PPAP training web sites using HTML 7.
• Transferred designs to code using HTML, CSS, Javascript, and jQuery on Sublime, Brackets, and Github.
• Web Design Apprentice Learning HTML, CSS, Javascript, and jQuery.
• Assisted programmer and engineer with the construction of on-line technical writing documentation using HTML
• Designed and developed e-marketing collateral using Vertical Response and basic HTML.

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• Processed revisions in a modeling environment utilizing three dimensional CAD.
• Developed inspiration boards, sketched design collections and created illustrator CAD tech packs.
• Designed custom engagement rings and other jewelry pieces using CAD
• Created CAD drawings for all projects.
• Worked under Tim Linamen with the responsibility of assisting in the creation and CAD input of advanced lighting design concepts.
• Developed piping isometric drawings, incorporating engineering design changes/revisions to existing CAD drawings, updating and maintaining parts libraries.

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• Surpassed all expectations by demonstrating the ability to complete HTML and CSS based projects in an ASP and JavaScript based environment.
• Plan the development of a social networking site website using HTML, CSS, PHP, and a WordPress management system.
• Designed a CSS driven template that replaces the previous text-only email and incorporates the corporate branding used in the new website.
• Designed and lead the company s website redesign and added new shopping cart technology using HTML, CSS and CubeCart templates.
• Skilled in client and vendor CSS Posters relations talented at building and maintaining a win-win Adobe Illustrator Adobe Creative Suite partnerships.
• Optimized pages for search engines by manually adding, changing and manipulating HTML and CSS coding for faster load times.

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• Cross-trained in multiple 3D programs including AutoDesk Maya, Cinemax 3D and JavaScript.
• Implemented JavaScript, uploaded and managed content and image assets for IFN Green website.
• Web Design and Development using front-end web languages - HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
• Developed a more user-friendly website with Flash, JavaScript and other interactive elements.
• Integrate functional code with JavaScript libraries and troubleshoot compatibility issues across multiple web browsers (IE7 and Firefox).
• Developed SharePoint apps for SharePoint 2013 on premise using the latest JavaScript frameworks and REST.

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• Developed branding, designed user interface and marketing materials, and conducted usability testing for numerous marketing sites and web applications.
• Collaborated with cross-functional team members in developing the information architecture, navigation, user interface and overall visual tone.
• Provide quality assurance testing and feedback regarding user interface and experience for newly implemented and existing site features.
• Participated in overall creative process, provided client-side technology consulting on usability, user interfaces, and implementation.
• Collaborated with developers to enhance the product to maximize design flexibility and provided graphic user interface design.
• Expedited software development through enhanced user interface and usability requirements gathering, design, and construction processes.

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• Set up and executed tech packs for multiple different styles of apparel and trims.
• Managed tech packs and spec sheets; communicated designs and exact specifications to specialty manufacturing teams and oversaw development of product.
• Prepared tech packs, approved lab-dips, attended fittings and communicated changes/corrections to overseas factories.
• Transferred designer's sketches into illustrator and created tech packs including all details necessary for production
• Measured inspiration and original samples, updating measurements accordingly for tech packs.
• Initiated development of tech packs for international and domestic manufacturers.

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• Worked on tablet edition of Lowe's Creative Ideas magazine, prepared images for the web.
• Aided evolution of advertising campaigns by voicing creative ideas, and saw them manifested in the final product.

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• Trained new employees in design process and internal intricacies of customercabinetry and shop drawings..
• Followed engineering design process from beginning to proposal of specific, concrete recommendations for an inexpensive passive solar greenhouse allowing earlier planting
• Conducted research to determine cultural and social implications of project design to ensure culturally conscience design process within a given region.
• Design process involved extensive brand analysis through archival documentation basing final designs on brand aesthetic and current trends.
• Streamlined design process by creating/maintaining library of color palettes for each season and developing digital spot colors.
• Handled entire design process from initial consultation and needs assessment through plan development and execution.

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• Collaborated with various Engineers to develop internal departmental web pages for multimedia presentations and computer development.
• Revamped outdated designs and improved management of Watermark's advertising web pages.
• Provided monthly report regarding web services accomplished.
• Provide assistance with electronic development of multimedia presentations and web pages
• Design marketing materials and company web pages
• Assisted Creative Director with creating logos, web pages, promotional pieces, and other advertising campaigns for a multitude of clients

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• Create, develop and implement project design concepts, diagrams and construction documents.
• Administered significant value and maximized client exposure by effectively applying design concepts through various campaigns and mediums.
• Maintained a solid understanding of corporate branding and design concepts which adhered to corporate identity guidelines.
• Researched and presented design concepts for collection development, sample development, production and runway presentation.
• Participated in editorial design and illustration for books; Created design concepts for character and environmental design projects.
• Plan and implement design concepts by researching and analyzing various design and product related characteristics.

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• Assisted visual design department with mobile app design, including layout, logo and icon designs.
• Assisted the design department with tasks including trend research, design presentations and product merchandizing events.
• Developed and implemented in-house Graphic Design department to produce direct mail marketing mailings.
• Intern for the studio design department focusing on the production of advertising, and a wide variety of client related projects.
• Worked on the graphic design department of the school creating design projects for The Art Institute such as collateral design.
• Participated in various projects in web graphic design department (e.g., websites, logos, animations and print).

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• Redesigned weekly printed bulletin then trained marketing director on basic InDesign skills necessary to update the bulletin in-house.
• Helped to establish standardized formatting for our publications using Adobe InDesign.
• Coordinated technical illustrations updates with technical writers using InDesign software.
• Compiled/Designed reports on retirement issues facing various states using Adobe InDesign.
• Implemented a combination of InDesign and Illustrator to create various advertisements.
• Designed novella covers and typeset novellas in InDesign

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• Assisted on photo shoots and attended art department meetings.
• Researched, interviewed and negotiated fees for freelance photography and directed out-of-town photo shoots for annual conference promotional material.
• Produced technical drawings and product illustrations for instruction manuals and conducted product photo shoots and photo editing.
• Position also involved coordinating with vendors, art directing photo shoots, and commissioning copywriters and illustrators.
• Created an in-house photo studio and also coordinated/executed photo shoots to provide product imagery for web/marketing materials.
• Attended/managed professional photo shoots; retouched/manipulated and color corrected final photos of products for marketing use.

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• Conducted user research by deploying surveys and scheduling user tests to assess viability and functionality of features and designs.
• Refined my user research, information architecture, prototyping, visual design, and communication skills.
• Created user flows based on provided user research and personas and built a clickable prototype.
• Developed personas based on user research and an affinity map.
• Led user research through conductive surveys, competitive analysis, run interviews, ect.
• Identified user problem and conducting user research at senior community center using qualitative methods (eg.

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• Completed a UX/UI and Frontend Design Apprenticeship with Bloc.
• Collaborated with mentors on various UX/UI and Front-End projects via Slack, Screenhero, Google Hangouts, Skype, and Dropbox.
• Suggested improvements for the UX/UI through prototypes and callout-presentations using Omnigraffle.

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• Completed a UX/UI and Frontend Design Apprenticeship with Bloc.
• Collaborated with mentors on various UX/UI and Front-End projects via Slack, Screenhero, Google Hangouts, Skype, and Dropbox.
• Suggested improvements for the UX/UI through prototypes and callout-presentations using Omnigraffle.

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• Created design elements including material and paint palettes, furnishings, fixtures and accessories for client dining room and living areas.

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• Developed 3 dimensional representations of equipment and ship compartments using Catia.
• Validated technical requirements of the CATIA V4 production model with design specifications and engineering support data.
• Die Specifications Data Transfer Specialist Project work is originally done by Majestic in CATIA 3D modeling.
• Verified structure in the 3D product model using CATIA and DMU to ensure products were correct when delivered to downstream customers.
• Developed detailed arrangement drawings using AutoCAD and CATIA for structural equipment, outfitting supports, ladders, handrails, and machinery.
• Worked on various interior trim programs ranging from shelf panels, hard trim and seat pads (on CATIA).

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