Gerardo Almazan
Fort Worth
Summary
Creative professional prepared to bring innovative design solutions to visual challenges. Known for collaborative approach and delivering high-quality results. Reliable with strong ability to adapt to evolving project requirements. Expertise in visual communication and layout design, valued for keen aesthetic sense and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer Freelancer
Double A Designs LLC
Fort Worth, TX
08.2016 - Current
- Designed visually compelling graphics for print and digital media, enhancing brand identity.
- Led redesign initiatives for major client projects, increasing client satisfaction through innovative design solutions.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Conceptualized unique logo designs for startups, establishing strong visual identities that resonated with target markets.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Researched industry trends to stay current on best practices in graphic design.
- Reduced production costs by negotiating better rates with print vendors.
- Generated comprehensive style guides for clients, ensuring brand consistency.
- Achieved consistent look and feel across all company materials, reinforcing brand identity.
Graphic Designer Teacher
Universidad Autonoma Del Noreste
Coahuila, Mx
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to produce high-quality visual content efficiently.
- Supported the execution of multimedia projects, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
- Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
- Developed engaging lesson plans incorporating diverse artistic techniques and mediums.
- Evaluated student artwork, providing constructive feedback to enhance artistic skills.
- Organized student exhibitions showcasing their artwork to the university community.
- Mentored students in developing portfolios for further education and career opportunities.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
- Integrated multicultural perspectives into art lessons, promoting an appreciation for diverse cultures and artistic expressions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Universidad Autonoma Del Noreste
Monclova, Coah, MX12-2013
High School Diploma -
Centro De Estudios Tecnologicos,Industriales Y De Servicios
Monclova, Coah, MX07-2007
Skills
- Graphic design
- Social media design
- Logo creation
- Print design
- Image editing
- Illustration
- Visual communication
- Marketing media
- Photography composition
- Sales expertise
- Sketching
- Art direction
- Adobe photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign
- Illustration and design
- Acrylic painting
- Collaborative projects
- Lesson planning
- Oil painting
- Art history
- Group and individual instruction
- Color theory
- Art technique
- Painting techniques
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Graphic Designer Freelancer
Double A Designs LLC
08.2016 - Current
Graphic Designer Teacher
Universidad Autonoma Del Noreste
08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Universidad Autonoma Del Noreste
High School Diploma -
Centro De Estudios Tecnologicos,Industriales Y De Servicios