QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive knowledge in Digital Photography. Years of experience in computer graphics and the printing industry. Strong problem solving skills, highly versatile, team oriented, organized, creative, able to work in both Mac & PC platforms.
EXPERIENCE
Photos by RuelPhotographer, Owner, November 2008 - Present (Full Time)
• Owned and operated a Photography Studio
• Photographed weddings, bridals, engagements, etc.
• Photographed events such as the Annual East Texas Yamboree, Graduations, and Proms.
• Photographed Various Sports and Dances
Longview Print Shop, Longview, TX
Graphic Artist, March 2007 - December 2008
• Designed logos, brochures and various print pieces for customers
• Prepared artwork for printing
Digital Printing and Imaging, Inc., Tyler, TX
Graphic Designer, September 2001-December 2006
• Designed logos, letterheads, business cards, brochures, newsletters, posters and more.
• Worked directly with clients during design phase of projects
Cellotape, Inc., Fremont, CA
Graphic Artist, Digital Division, April 1999-July 2001
• Created and prepared artwork for Xeikon 4-color digital press.
• Operated digital press from start to finish
• Preflighted electronic files from our customers to ensure printability for the digital printing process
• Scheduled and planned all jobs to ensure deadlines were met.
• Tested and evaluated materials to determine suitability for digital press
Graphic Artist, June 1998-April 1999
• Created artwork files for flexographic printing, screen printing and hot stamp
• Consulted with client or supervisor to evaluate individual project needs
Ms. Carita, Inc., San Jose, CA
Lead Artist, July 1992-June 1998
• Oversaw projects involving digital imaging, including color matching and color correction
• Designed graphics for tradeshows, point-of-purchase displays, and other large format needs
• Trained of newly hired employees
• Created artwork for tradeshows, vinyl cutting and application
• Set up artwork for screen print, flexography, and hot stamp
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Advertising - Minor in Photography
Far Eastern University, Manila, Republic of the Philippines, 1986
TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in various software applications including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat), Adobe Lightroom, Additional knowledge with Apple’s Apperture, QuarkXpress, Corel Draw, Flexisign, Lenticular F/X and other related software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Filemaker Pro