Charlie Alcaraz: Graphic Designer in Anaheim, California

Lead in-house Graphic Designer Production Management Photography

As part of California State University East Bay Recreation and Wellness’ marketing team I worked on various projects. Designing promotional materials for print and creating content for social. Other team roles included photo and video coverage.

Collaborated with the street reach out team in the planning and creation of a community mural. This mural was created for the Community Cabins: Low Barrier Shelter for Oakland Residents. The goal was to get residents involved in bringing color and life to the Community Cabin. Since then other artists have been invited to collaborate with their community and their space.

Shot portraits on site, operated computer, handled money, ensured all photos meet standard. Transported, set up, and broke down photo equipment.

Assisted for the opening reception Forever, A Moment: Black Meditations on Time and Space participatory installations. I answered any questions about the exhibition and scheduled performances. Assisted guest with the artworks they could interact with. The free opening reception program Forever…Is Now: Experiments in Ritual Making, which takes place on February 14, 6–9pm, expands and recreates Black ritual. Performances by Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, Davia Spain, and Gabriel Christian ask the questions: What rituals do we hold onto? Which do we need to change? How can they liberate us?