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Melissa S. Garcia

Lake Elsinore,CA

Summary

Organized and dedicated professional with a proven track record of providing exceptional work in fast-paced environments. Problem solver and finding creative ways to maximize performance. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic with the ability to perform effectively in independent or team environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant / Graphic Designer

Lilola Home
10.2020 - Current
  • Integrated new product management software database and updated product information.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies, and performance standards
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes. Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials
  • Redesigned the company's website, templates, and unique branded looks
  • Coordinated, created, and scheduled content, designs, and periodic updates to the company's website
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, and marketing material
  • Managed social media accounts: Facebook & Instagram

Design Assistant

Frame It For Less, Inc
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Conducted market research to understand trends and customer preferences
  • Participated in artwork selection and documentation of specifications
  • Created professional presentations using Adobe Creative Cloud or MS Powerpoint to creatively communicate design intent and direction to clients
  • Managed projects since beginning to completion by researching artwork, sourcing and ordering materials, editing photographs, created documents, and sending files to print
  • Updated website with new data
  • Handled quality control of artwork
  • Created specifications sheets and AutoCad drawings
  • Updated contact lists and databases
  • Filed and managed general administrative office work
  • Trained incoming designers

Education

Master of Arts - Architecture

California Polytechnic State University
Pomona, CA
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Design And Visual Communications

California State University
Long Beach, CA
2016

Associate of Arts - Mathematics And Science

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2013

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge
  • Presentation Design
  • 3D Modeling and Visualization
  • Schematic Design
  • Architectural knowledge
  • Design Development
  • Construction Documentation
  • Project Coordination
  • Office administration
  • Model development
  • CAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino software proficiency

Exhibition / Competition

  • Placemaking Design Competition:

Emerge, Finalist

Client: The Museum Triangle Advisory Group, Long Beach, CA, 2016

  • Exhibition: Group Collaboration

Ecologic, Transitions, Cal State University Long Beach, 2015 

Additional Information

Bilingual: Proficient in Spanish

Portfolio available upon request

Timeline

Administrative Assistant / Graphic Designer

Lilola Home
10.2020 - Current

Design Assistant

Frame It For Less, Inc
05.2017 - 06.2018

Master of Arts - Architecture

California Polytechnic State University

Bachelor of Arts - Design And Visual Communications

California State University

Associate of Arts - Mathematics And Science

Chaffey College
Melissa S. Garcia