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Lucia Rodriguez

Lucia Rodriguez

San Antonio,Tx

Summary

Dynamic graphic designer with extensive experience at El Norte, ABC and Palabra Newspaper, specializing in impactful layouts and streamlined design processes. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I enhance user engagement through innovative print materials and meticulous typography. A collaborative coordinator, I consistently meet deadlines while delivering high-quality visual content that resonates with the community.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

ABC
07.1999 - 06.2000

Los Domingos de ABC, a dominical magazine in Madrid Spain.

32 pages, with soft touch of the news around Spain and also around the world.

Creating layouts, design pages, working with images that impact the community as well with emphatic type work.

  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.

Graphic Design Coordinator

Palabra Newspaper
02.1997 - 03.1999
  • In charge of the daily news paper hard news and soft news in coordination with graphic designer.
  • From the beginning to the final editorial correction.
  • Aware to be on time for production
  • Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and faster project turnaround times.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of quality.
  • Leveraged typography skills for enhanced readability and visual appeal within designs.

Graphic Designer

El Norte
02.1992 - 03.1999
  • Community tabloid magazine, for over 5 years.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Developed creative design for print materials,
  • Used interactive design elements to create more engaging user experience.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Advertising And Graphic Design

CEDIM
Monterrey
09-1982

Skills

  • Graphic and editorial design
  • Image editing
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Layout design
  • Typography design
  • Image manipulation
  • Presentation design
  • Photography composition
  • Production coordination
  • Adobe creative suite (photoshop, illustrator, dreamweaver)
  • Print design

Interests

  • Road Trips
  • Photography
  • Music
  • Dance
  • Graphic Design
  • Participate in swimming, as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
  • Kayaking
  • Playing Sports
  • Gardening
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Volunteering
  • Dancing
  • Yoga
  • Swimming

Timeline

Graphic Designer

ABC
07.1999 - 06.2000

Graphic Design Coordinator

Palabra Newspaper
02.1997 - 03.1999

Graphic Designer

El Norte
02.1992 - 03.1999

Associate of Arts - Advertising And Graphic Design

CEDIM
Lucia Rodriguez