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Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Practice
Online Portfolio
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References
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Aaliyah Narvaez

San Jose,CA

Summary

Dynamic graphic design professional with a proven track record at Peru State College, excelling in branding and identity projects. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, I effectively manage multiple projects while ensuring attention to detail. My collaborative approach enhances team outcomes, driving successful advertising campaigns that engage diverse audiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/Employee

SOLE.626
San Jose, California
06.2020 - Current
  • As the owner of this small business, it is my responsibility to oversee all aspects of the business
  • Created and managed my own freelance art services, primarily designing custom sneakers and small paintings.
  • Developed a social media presence on TikTok and Instagram to broaden my audience and grow my business.
  • Solely responsible for every stage of the creative process from getting designs from clients, drafting the design, implementation, and shooting/editing photos for social media.
  • Experience with digital design and all Adobe applications.

Graphic Design Assistant

PERU STATE COLLEGE
Peru, Nebraska
09.2021 - 05.2025
  • Assisting Peru State College's student activities director by creating advertisements for school-sanctioned events
  • Creating flyers, TV ads, and social media posts
  • Collaborating and communicating with campus organizations
  • Working with deadlines to ensure events were advertised properly

Summer Cooking Assistant

TASTE BUDS KITCHEN
San Jose, California
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assisting children from ages 4-13 learn how to cook safely and maintain a clean workspace
  • Preparing each recipe and workspace before the children arrive
  • Creating relationships with 25+ children
  • Working on a tight schedule
  • Constant multitasking
  • Cleaning and organizing the kitchen for the next session

Office Assistant/Apprentice

EASY SOLUTION HOMES
Cupertino, California
06.2019 - 06.2023
  • On-call assistant for both office work and contract jobs for large million-dollar homes
  • Organizing receipts and bills for data entry
  • Taking down notes and messages for the head contractor
  • Paint prep, staining wood, painting rooms, and moving furniture/lumber as needed

Seasonal Sales Support Associate

COACH
Santa Clara, California
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Maintaining organization in stockroom and inventory during the holiday season
  • Shipment details and packaging
  • Online and instore orders
  • Taking items off the floor and organizing the backroom for future inventory
  • Inventory checks
  • Answering customer phone calls and giving suggestions for certain products

Education

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design

PERU STATE COLLEGE
Peru, Nebraska
05-2025

High School Diploma -

CUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL
Cupertino, California
06.2021

Skills

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Dimension
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Branding and identity
  • Project management
  • Time management

Professional Practice

2024 

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month Shirts, Designer of Logo
  • East Central Nebraska Conference Art Clinic, Workshop Co-Leader
  • Peru Association of Student Athletes Shirts, Co-Designer of Logo
  • Peru State Fair Shirt Design, Designer of Logo

2023

  • Humboldt County Fair Mural, Group Community Project
  • Art Day, Workshop Assistant

Online Portfolio

behance.net/aaliyahnarvaez

Community Service

  • Community Clean-Up, Design Club, 2023
  • Peru Clean Up, Peru State Volleyball Team, 2022

References

  • Carrie Mae Burnham ~ Student Activities Director, Peru State College, (402) 873-2329, cburnham@peru.edu
  • Mr. Kenneth Curtis ~ Assistant Professor of Arts, Peru State College, (402) 872-2237, kcurtis@peru.edu
  • Belinda Yamashiro ~ Manager, Taste Buds Kitchen, (408) 784-3000, belinda.yamashiro@tastebudskitchen.com
  • Monique Fuentes ~ Former Manager, Coach, (408) 506-8062, mfuentes4@rh.com, fuentesdmonique@gmail.com

Achievements Scholarships

  • TJ Major Success Award
  • Art Tuition Waiver
  • Douglas Art Scholarship

Professional Affiliation

Design Club, Secretary, 2023, Current

Timeline

Summer Cooking Assistant

TASTE BUDS KITCHEN
06.2023 - 08.2024

Seasonal Sales Support Associate

COACH
12.2021 - 12.2021

Graphic Design Assistant

PERU STATE COLLEGE
09.2021 - 05.2025

Manager/Employee

SOLE.626
06.2020 - Current

Office Assistant/Apprentice

EASY SOLUTION HOMES
06.2019 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design

PERU STATE COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

CUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL
Aaliyah Narvaez
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