Ana Collazos
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Experienced and skilled Graphic Designer with more than eight years of experience. Strong ability to work independently and in a team, adept at problem-solving, and possessing excellent people and organizational skills. Additionally, accomplished Teacher Assistant with a passion for supporting students' educational journeys, providing individualized attention, fostering inclusivity, and contributing to academic and personal growth. Deeply committed ORR Youth Care Worker dedicated to offering compassionate care and support to unaccompanied minors, creating a safe environment, and empowering them for a brighter future.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graphic Designer
Self-employeed
04.2014 - Current
- Collaborated in the development of various printed materials, including brochures, newsletters, catalogs, and promotional materials.
- Utilized graphic design software and manual techniques to create and produce high-quality artwork and visual content.
- Ensured all designs aligned with brand guidelines, industry standards, and print production requirements.
- Prepared final artwork files for print production, coordinating with print vendors for accurate output.
Teacher Assistant
A NEW LEAF, INC
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked with teachers to create curriculum, design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Assisted in implementation of new learning tools, systems, preparing instructional materials, grading, and record keeping.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher..
Youth Care and Support Worker
Southwest Key Programs
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Provide direct care and support to unaccompanied minors, including supervision, counseling, case management, and ensuring their safety and well-being
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Graphic Designer
Slimme1
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Design and printing of new labels for nutritional products.
- Take photographs of every single product.
- Designing layouts for the websites slimme1.com and cr500us.com.
- Designing the banners and posts for the company's websites and social media.
- Design and development of all printed materials, such as brochures, flyers, catalogs, etc., in English and Spanish.
Education
Graphic Design Fundamentals Certificate -
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID07.2022
Pathway Connect Certificate - BYU-Pathway Worldwide
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID2020
No Degree - Website Design
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Customer Service
- MS Office
- Keyboarding
- Attention to detail
- Writing and editing
- Self-Motivated
- Motivating Students
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Behavior and Classroom Managment
- Digital Design
- YouTube
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Apple macOS
- Visual Design
- Mockups and Prototypes
- Critical Thinking
- Production Layouts
- Image Editing
- Logo Design
- Marketing Media
- Google Docs
- Social Media Knowledge
- Social Media Platforms
- Online Presence Monitoring
- Online Content Development
- Online Media Campaigns
Certification
- Institute of Intermediate Careers, Colombia, Secretary, 1 Year Certificate
- Cooperative University of Colombia, Psychology, 2 years
- CPR Certificate
- Crisis Prevention Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
A NEW LEAF, INC
06.2021 - 06.2023
Youth Care and Support Worker
Southwest Key Programs
03.2020 - 06.2021
Graphic Designer
Self-employeed
04.2014 - Current
Graphic Designer
Slimme1
01.2014 - 12.2015
Graphic Design Fundamentals Certificate -
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Pathway Connect Certificate - BYU-Pathway Worldwide
Brigham Young University - Idaho
No Degree - Website Design
Salt Lake Community College