Ethel Martinez
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Creative Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Innovative approach to ideas and concept development. Offering 20+ years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator
Self-Employed
08.2013 - Current
- Aided clients in design and brand development for their logos.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Developed compelling and visually striking illustrations.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Pacific Market International LLC
11.2007 - 08.2013
- Marketed towards private label housewares and independent gift retailers.
- Responsibilities involved art direction and training new designers. Researched and produced trend-setting surface designs, which were applied to glassware, ceramics, acrylics and various accessories.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.
- Illustrated for a well-known American coffee company and generated $2M each year between 2007-2012.
Print Production Graphic Designer
Papyrus Stationary
03.2004 - 11.2006
- Prepared various stationery and gift items.
- Developed an extensive knowledge of the gift industry and built professional relationships with foreign vendors.
- Conducted thorough pre-press checks, minimizing errors during the printing process and ensuring accurate final products.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to deadlines and maintaining a consistent level of quality.
Entry-level Production Artist
Crittenden Communications Inc.
09.2002 - 09.2003
- Created digital and print layouts for diverse materials.
- Coordinated vision with customers, marketing and project managers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality design projects.
- Designed new art work for use in range of advertising, marketing and corporate branding projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-2000
Skills
- Graphic design
- Logo design
- Print design
- Adobe creative suite
- Digital design
- Packaging design
- Color theory
- Deadline adherence
- Image editing
- Sketching
- Illustration and design
Timeline
Freelance Graphic Designer/Illustrator
Self-Employed
08.2013 - Current
Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Pacific Market International LLC
11.2007 - 08.2013
Print Production Graphic Designer
Papyrus Stationary
03.2004 - 11.2006
Entry-level Production Artist
Crittenden Communications Inc.
09.2002 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
New Mexico State University
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