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, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Design And Visual Communications
California State University
Long Beach, CA2016
Associate of Arts - Mathematics And Science
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA2013
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