Aida Manrique
El Paso,TX
Summary
Versatile Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Well-versed in generating innovative ideas and concepts. Deadline-oriented focused on overseeing all phases of projects. Successful at creating brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Self Employed
El Paso, TX
03.2018 - 05.2024
- Prepared a variety of bakery items such as, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
- Operated ovens and other equipment to bake products according to established recipes.
- Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
- Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
- Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
- Inspected finished products before packaging them up for sale.
- Packaged finished products into boxes or containers for delivery or sale.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
- Met with customers to discuss needed bakery items and take orders.
Graphic Designer
Free Lance Web Development
El Paso , TX
08.2014 - 05.2024
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
- Edited photographs for use in digital media platforms including web banners and social media posts.
- Researched competitive products and services to identify opportunities to improve customer experience through design changes.
- Liaised with printers to ensure accuracy of final prints.
- Assisted in selecting colors, images, text style and layout for each project.
- Leveraged proficiency in Photoshop to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
- Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Consulted with clients to define design requirements and manage product development projects.
- Working with clients to create a design for personalized invitations for any event, such as Weddings, Quinceañeras, Showers, Graduations, Parties etc.
- Creations logos and images for vinyl printing in shirts, aprons, caps, tablecloths, tote bags.
- Decals for cars, bicycles, personalized tumblers, coffee mugs.
Bilingual Receptionist
Monarch Litho de Mexico
Juarez, Chihuahua
02.1999 - 10.1999
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Verified visitors' identification cards before allowing access to the building.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
- Monitored security cameras in the lobby area to ensure safety of employees and guests.
- Updated daily log book with information about visitors entering the premises.
- Created badges for temporary personnel who entered the building on a daily basis.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment.
- Greeted visitors entering establishment to determine nature and purpose of visit.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Universidad Autonoma De Juarez
Juarez Chihuahua12-2006
Skills
- Accessibility Design
- Production Standards
- Logo creation
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop )
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Packaging Design
- Image Editing
- Company Logos
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Organizational Skills
Affiliations
- PTA President at Hillside Elementary from August 2013 to June 2016, Provided leadership in membership recruitment, Volunteer management, financial management and event planing.
- Created and maintained a budget for all PTA activities with accountability for income and expenses.
- Planed special events such as family nights, carnivals, red ribbon week, holiday celebrations and end of the year parties.
- Recruited Volunteers to help organize events such as field trips, book fairs and other fundraisers.
- Encouraged parent participation in school-wide activities and programs.
- Coordinated with vendors for all PTA events.
- Organized monthly meetings with PTA members and student families to discuss current issues, set goals, review progress and set goals.
- Worked closely with school administrators to create an effective partnership between the PTA and the faculty and staff at school.
- Delegated responsibilities and appointed department head managers.
Burges Band Booster Club form August 2018 to June 2021
- Worked with band booster parents to complete tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible. Collaborated with Booster Club to establish organizational goals, objectives such as transportation, moving band equipment, performance preparations, meal preparation and orders and trip returning to school after every performance.
- Participating as a Parent booster member in Band and Winterguard competitions, providing supervision to students in transportation, meal ordering for every performance for students and staff in El Paso and Las Cruces.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Baker
Self Employed
03.2018 - 05.2024
Graphic Designer
Free Lance Web Development
08.2014 - 05.2024
Bilingual Receptionist
Monarch Litho de Mexico
02.1999 - 10.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Universidad Autonoma De Juarez