my resume

Technical Expertise

HTML, Adobe CS2 and CS3 (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Quark, 3D Studio Max, Final Cut Pro, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, CSS, Microsoft Office, Extensis Suitcase, PC and Mac Platform proficient

Education
Westwood College of Technology:
AAS Graphic Design and Multimedia

Accomplishments:
  • GPA 4.0
  • Valedictorian
  • Graduating Class Speaker
  • Editor for Newsletter
  • Math, English and Design Tutor
  • Frequent Guest Speaker at Graduations and Luncheons
Experience

  • Freelancing/ Contracting for over 10 years


    • Titan Communications, Inc./ OBLIO Telecom, Inc.
    (Richardson, TX) 2006-2009

    Creative Director
    • Planed, directed, managed and coordinated creative department and tasks
    • Worked with several company members to produce artistic needs
    • Designed, coordinated and set-up tradeshows
    • Responsible for maintaining and creating new company images across the industry
    • Participated in company and market research
    • Designed marketing and advertising collateral
    • Designed and produced national, regional and private label prepaid calling cards
    • Worked with AT&T, Sprint and various other Tier 1 providers
    • Designed and produced packaging material for wireless product
    • Magazine layouts, handouts, business cards and logo creation
    • Designed, developed and maintained several company websites
    • Worked on numerous Power Point Presentations for CEO
    • Handled all print related vendors and contracts
    • Marketing material for several other companies under the parent company
    • E-blasts
    • Designed the company vehicle wrap
    • Managed and ensured all tasks were completed in a timely manner/ manage the production schedule
    Tuesday Morning, Inc.
    (Farmers Branch, TX) 2004-2006

    Process Trainer/ Production Manager
    • Managed and supervised 60-100 employees
    • Ensured all merchandise was processed and allocated correctly to 750 stores
    • Rejuvenated the process-training department of this billion-dollar company
    • Created a new training methology that refocused emphasis on higher production to increase company revenue
    • Designed and created standard operating procedures and presentations for all departments in the central distribution center
    • Taught and introduced new and company policies and programs to all employees
    Budget Suites of America, Extended Stay America and United Apartment Group
    (Dallas, TX) 1998-2003

    Hotel and Property Manager
    • Planned and managed budgets; executed general accounting functions
    • Coordinated and tracked collection of monies, maintenance and repairs
    • Handled tenant and guest communications; resolved disputes and issues
    • Managed all day-today operations of employees and properties