Monique Martinez
Graphic Designer
San Antonio,TX
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
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Graphic Designer/Office Administrative Assistant
CM Closet Design
10.2024 - Current
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.
- Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all company materials.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Sales Representative
Signs Of San Antonio
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Provide one on one service with clients and streamline ideas to graphic designer to provide fully customized signage and promotional products for new and existing businesses
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
- Collaborated with marketing to create impactful promotional materials for increased brand awareness.
- Achieved top performer status consistently through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations.
- Utilized CRM software such as Corebridge and Asana to manage client information, track leads, and monitor sales progress.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
Front Desk Receptionist
Discount Copy
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process, taking orders and managing order pick ups.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
- Finish side jobs such as prints, lamination, presses and packaging
- Process payments and expenses through quickbooks, create and send invoices and provide statements and create profiles for clients.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
Administrative Assistant
R & D Companies Inc.
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Scheduling of apartment renovations, measurements and installs
- Ordering of appliances, parts and materials
- Expense, invoice and proposal creating and inputting using quickbooks
- Working on a start up of a sister cabinet company with its own set of tasks that include research of startup, material ordering, meetings with vendors, Sorting of paperwork, working on machinery installs, learning the cabinet making process, hiring of employees and more.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX 05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Architecture
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
James Pace High School
Brownsville, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Sketchup proficiency
Rendering techniques using Enscape & Lumion
Architectural Drafting & Sketching
Model making
Graphic Design with a focus in Logo & Promotional Design
Adobe creative suite
CRM proficiency in CoreBridge, Dashboard, & Asana
Administrative Tasks, Client Relationships, Sales Consultations, Multitasking And Organization
Time management
Proficient in Architectural Programs including Revit, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape & LumionProfessional Experience in sales & Customer ServiceOral And Writing CommunicationAdministrative Tasks, Client Relationships, Conference Planning, Multitasking And OrganizationHands-on experience with Crafting Alternatives (Clay, Cement, WoodWorking, Chip/Museum Board), Automotive Mechanics, and Furniture MakingCertification
AutoCAD Certification - 2019
References
- O’Neil Cuevas, Club sponsor/ Architecture teacher, (956)572-1018
- Andro Loaiza, Previous Employer, (832)878-7666
- Alex Meier, Previous Employer, (210)605-6462
- Hector Orozco, SkillsUSA club sponsor, (956)639-3165
- Ramon Cantu, Previous employer, (281)639-7049
Affiliations
- Magazine, Poster & Print design in free time
- Sewing and Clothing Design
- Upcycling & Restoring Old Furniture
- COTES (Committee on the Environment For Students) Member
- AIAS (American Institute Of Architecture Students) Member
Timeline
Graphic Designer/Office Administrative Assistant
CM Closet Design
10.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Signs Of San Antonio
07.2022 - 10.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
Discount Copy
03.2022 - 07.2022
Administrative Assistant
R & D Companies Inc.
07.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
The University of Texas At San Antonio
05.2001 -
Associate of Science - Architecture
Texas Southmost College
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
James Pace High School
05.2001 -