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Tomy Alves

Austin,TX

Summary

Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 10 years of industry success.

Versatile Graphic Designer with talent for developing unique custom artwork. Well-versed in generating innovative ideas and concepts. Collaborates with marketing and management teams to identify mockups and uses feedback to develop final drafts.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer and Head of DTG Department

Acclaim Screen Printing
12.2019 - Current
  • 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.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
  • Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
  • Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Developed creative design for print materials.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Tomy Alves
03.2014 - Current
  • Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output.
  • Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to create images and layouts.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
  • Developed print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs

Graphic Designer and Event Coordinator

Flickerboxx
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Developed innovative designs for variety of clients in graphic design industry.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
  • Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
  • Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.

Graphic Designer

Instant Signs Miami
02.2017 - 11.2018
  • Applied animation techniques to create dynamic visual elements.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Collaborated with other designers to create visually appealing graphics for range of print and digital media.
  • Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Faculdade De Letras Do Porto
Portugal
09.2011

High School Diploma -

Los Proceres
Venezuela
10.2005

Skills

  • Trend Research
  • Retail Operations Management
  • Retail Space Planning
  • Consumer Product Development
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Production Layouts
  • Image Manipulation
  • Image Editing
  • Microsoft Office Expertise
  • Color Composition
  • Logo Design
  • Creative Solutions
  • Branding
  • Corporate Branding
  • Visual Design
  • Digital Graphics
  • Logo Creation
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Billboard Design
  • Production Standards

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Graphic Designer and Head of DTG Department

Acclaim Screen Printing
12.2019 - Current

Graphic Designer and Event Coordinator

Flickerboxx
03.2019 - 09.2019

Graphic Designer

Instant Signs Miami
02.2017 - 11.2018

Freelance Graphic Designer

Tomy Alves
03.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Faculdade De Letras Do Porto

High School Diploma -

Los Proceres
Tomy Alves