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Tomy Alves

Graphic Designer
Austin,TX
Tomy Alves

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.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Acclaim Screen Printing

Graphic Designer and Head of DTG Department
12.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.

Flickerboxx

Graphic Designer and Event Coordinator
03.2019 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • 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.

Instant Signs Miami

Graphic Designer
02.2017 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • 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.

Tomy Alves

Freelance Graphic Designer
03.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • 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

Education

Faculdade De Letras Do Porto
Portugal

Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
09.2011

University Overview

Los Proceres
Venezuela

High School Diploma
10.2005

University Overview

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
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Layout Standards
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Type Selection

Languages

English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Software

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

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
Faculdade De Letras Do Porto
Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
Los Proceres
High School Diploma
Tomy AlvesGraphic Designer