Raquel R Sánchez
Visual Designer
Summary
Award-winning and versatile Graphic Designer who accelerates organizational growth and performance by revolutionizing design and delivery of enterprise solutions for new entrepreneurs. Articulates vision in leading the execution of strategic corporate technology initiatives driving change, advancing maturity, promoting operational seamlessness and enhancing user experience. Experience working with clients in luxury markets, entertainment, fashion and merchandising, real estate, food and spirits industries, tech and startups.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founder
RRSanchez
08.2020 - Current
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work
- Pursued business development opportunities and fostered positive relationships with new entrepreneurs through engaging presentations
Founder
City Phrases
02.2017 - Current
- Built my Shopify store in addition to following traditional art methods as well as created empowering phrases on apparel for women
- Used Adobe Illustrator to create images for use in diverse clients' marketing campaigns
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Transformed ideas into high-quality apparel and hand-lettering creations to fulfill client requests
Founder
Thump Agency
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration
- Met aesthetic and technical criteria to complement design usability and enhance functionality with attractive layouts for dance music producers
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs as well as websites for dance music producers
- Identified design requirements for each project
Graphic Designer
Miami Dade College - North Campus
12.2013 - 01.2018
- Graphic designer for the biggest college in the United States designing many college event flyers, posters, and vinyl banners. Known to be very creative to many departments at the college!
- Created a broad range of work using various design techniques
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities
Founder
Alphabet City Design + Marketing
04.1996 - 04.2017
- Provided creative work with brands including Target, Papa John’s, AMC Network and Coca Cola and many others in many industries such as luxury markets, entertainment, fashion and merchandising, real estate, food and spirits industries, tech and startups
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout
- Applied creative expertise to present marketing concepts
- Worked with design systems to develop and present prototypes for focus group evaluation
Graphic Production Artist
Vanguard Direct
New York, NY
09.2007 - 04.2010
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and manage project milestones
- Took on roles as graphics assistant and graphics specialist to provide range across projects
- Adjusted existing logos, characters and other assets for different uses
- Applied knowledge of printing standards to create high-quality images
Education
Certificate - Entrepreneurship
Cornell University
Remote 07.2022 - 08.2022
Certificate - Passion To Profits
Dania Beach Business Academy
Remote 05.2022 - 05.2022
Certificate - Entrepreneurship
Broward College
Remote 04.2022 - 08.2022
Certificate - Digital Marketing
Miami Dade College
Remote 07.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Miami Dade College
North Campus 06.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
Shopify
Visual communication expertise
Corporate identity branding
Adobe InDesign
Logo Design
HTML and XHTML familiarity
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Illustrator
PC and Mac platforms
Digital design
Illustration
Image manipulation
Advertising
Adobe Creative Suite
Branding strategies
Multitasking Abilities
Adobe Photoshop
WordPress
Accomplishments
- She is the Music PR Music Team 2021
- Associate Producer for The Hip-Hop Takeover on WBAI NY
- AIGA Miami Design “Rock Star” 2017
- RIAA Certification - Gold 1995 - NJ Drive Movie Soundtrack / Total featuring Biggie Smalls “Can’t You See” 12”
- RIAA Certification - Gold/Platinum 1995 - Friday Soundtrack LP/Mack 10 - Priority Records
- RIAA Certification - Gold 1993 - K7 “Batta Batta Swing” LP Tommy Boy Records
- WMDS Radio Station Outstanding Contribution 1991
Timeline
Certificate - Entrepreneurship
Cornell University
07.2022 - 08.2022
Certificate - Passion To Profits
Dania Beach Business Academy
05.2022 - 05.2022
Certificate - Entrepreneurship
Broward College
04.2022 - 08.2022
Certificate - Digital Marketing
Miami Dade College
07.2021 - 08.2021
Founder
RRSanchez
08.2020 - Current
Founder
Thump Agency
07.2018 - 08.2022
Founder
City Phrases
02.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Miami Dade College
06.2016 - 05.2018
Graphic Designer
Miami Dade College - North Campus
12.2013 - 01.2018
Graphic Production Artist
Vanguard Direct
09.2007 - 04.2010
Founder
Alphabet City Design + Marketing
04.1996 - 04.2017