464 Paradise Lane, Chino, CA 91710  / Tel# (909) 628-8575 Email: dboaz@text.com

 

Designer

 

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

 

Ten years of graphic design experience. Collaborate with clients to design award-winning logos and designs. Developed an online catalog of high-resolution graphics. Managed several projects from initial concept through completion. Created graphic design for several books and magazines. Earned MFA and earned honors for thesis.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

·         Artistic ability – memorable, effective, unique, eye-catching artwork.

·         Client relations – effective consultations to ensure projects meet client specifications.

·         Project management – able to produce within budget and deadlines.

·         Innovative approach – assessed market trends and technological developments to create innovative art.

·         Technical expertise – Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

OG, Inc., Chino, CA

2000 - Present

Designer

Created an online catalog of graphics. Conceptualized new categories of graphics and managed contributing artists.

·         Increased number of graphics 40%.

·         Communicated constantly with artists to ensure understanding of project and timely delivery of artwork.

·         Developed a digital watermark embedded in images to enable tracking.

chino design, Inc., Chino, CA

1998 - 2000

Graphic Designer

Produced art for print publications; technical and complex drawings, multi-colored charts and full-color photographs.

·         Managed graphic design of publication to ensure consistency.

·         Developed a tool to facilitate views of final layout while working on text.

·         Increased circulation.

 

SyO Printing, Inc., Chino, CA

1995 - 1998

Graphic Artist

Designed a visually appealing logo and promotional materials. Prepared examples for clients.  Provided technical support for equipment.

·         Interviewed clients to assess client needs.

·         Produced mock-ups for clients to approve.

·         Initiated electronic transfer to reduce need to person-to-person meetings.

 

Freelance (self-employed)

1992 - 1995

Desktop Publisher

Produced promotional materials for several companies and government entities. Created custom artwork according to client specifications.

·         Developed desktop publishing service for business, netted over $50,000 in first year.

·         Designed templates for standard documentation.

·         Implemented standard sign-off procedures to ensure client satisfaction and reduce errors.

 

EDUCATION

 

Master of Fine Arts, 1995

Central University, Chino, CA

 

Bachelor of Fine Arts, 1992

Central University, Chino, CA

 

AWARDS

 

Best Online Resource – Graphic Arts International

Outstanding Masters Art Thesis – Central University