Aurora Malherbe Alvarez

• Designed work that strongly communicated brand narrative, goals and concepts.
• Proposed concepts using rough sketches, storyboards or mood boards.
• Engaged with clients to gather project information and uncover challenges.
• Supported projects by developing and producing promotional content such as trailers and commercials.
• Acted as digital brand champion, delivering compelling and consistent brand narrative across channels.
• Developed budget and negotiated contracts and quotes to ensure projects were completed within financial constraints.
• Created custom illustrations or other graphic elements.
• Approved art layouts, copy design and illustrative work for publication.
• Managed own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
• Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to create variety of graphic designs.
• Presented final layouts to clients for approval.

• Execute designs at large scale as Mural Artist and Designer working as Independent Contractor for Vivache Designs LLC in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Kodak Theater, North Hollywood, and to large streaming media well known companies like Netflix.
• Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
• Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
• Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
• Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans.
• Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
• Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules and funding.
• Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
• Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

To support the Denim Day campaign sponsored by the non-profit organization Peace Over Violence

• The video contains animate graphics and interviews with members of the Peace Over Violence organization.
• Attended meetings and worked collaboratively with cross-functional teams to brainstorm new ideas.
• Executed marketing communications to increase brand awareness and visibility and influence customer buying decisions.
• Researched and developed creative content for websites to promote brands in market.
• Identified areas or opportunities for growth through business analytics.
• Summarized data to present results and recommendations to management.
• Created marketing collateral to aid in client education
• Planned advertising campaigns for online, print and other mediums.

Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.

• Provided Art instructional class and techniques and hands-on curriculum to retain interest and maximize receptive learning in students.
• Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
• Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
• Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
• Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.

• Assisted on retouching and refining Artist Gary Garner's work for exhibition as part of his Through the Eyes of Madness Art work exhibitions.
• Collected data on performance of previous designs to improve new design concepts and current implementations.
• Prepared layouts and drawings in compliance with established templates and design standards.
• Maintained accurate specs by adhering to print and art specification standards.
• Produced intricate pieces of art by using ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, pencils and computer software programs.
• Used pens and ink, watercolors or computer software to create artwork.

• Maintain Store Sales, Productivity, Brand Image, display, marketing, sale agents trainings and support.
• Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and offering solutions.
• Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
• Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit and cash payments to streamline sales.
• Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
• Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
• Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
• Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
• Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
• Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
• Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
• Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
• Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.

• Logo Designer for Resource Center, advertising and commercial design
• Mural Artist Collaborator Baldwin Park Historical Museum Wall Mural.
• Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
• Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
• Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
• Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
• Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
• Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.
• Directed advertisement, banner and signage projects from concept to final delivery.

• Collaborated with creative design team to complete projects on tight deadlines.
• Led classes in community to help individuals embrace creativity and develop artistic skills.
• Met with commission clients to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters and financial considerations.
• Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
• Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design and fabricate custom mosaic pieces and create engaging and unique paintings, drawings and mixed media pieces.
• Drew concepts and illustrations for presentation and development purposes.