Olivia Valdes: GRAPHIC DESIGNER in OCEANSIDE, CA
Olivia Valdes
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
OCEANSIDE | United States
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FASTSIGNS
GRAPHIC DESIGNER | 07/2019 - Current
Created design work and product proofs from Quality Management
conceptualization to the final finished product.
Quality Inspection
• Created production files for the laser engraver and CNC router.
Web Design
• Created 3D renderings and photo mockups of final products to show clients what they will be receiving. Web Building
• Developed creative design for marketing packages, including Website Design
print materials, banners and signs. E-Commerce
PA G E 1 / 3
206.795.2511
CREATIVEDESIGNER & PACIFICEVERGREENCREATIVE@GMAIL.COM
PHOTOGRAPHER WWW.PACIFICEVERGREENCREATIVE.COM
WWW.SHOPPACIFICEVERGREEN.COM
WORK EXPERIENCE, CONT. SKILLS
FASTSIGNS GRAPHIC DESIGNER, . Mac OS X
7/2019-PRESENT • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of Machine Operator
production equipment resulting in efficient runs. Machine Learning
• Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality Large Format Printing
standards and established tolerances. Sign Design
• Operated large format printer, cutter, and laser engraver.
Photo Editing
Photo Manipulation
EVERGREEN
PHOTOGRAPHER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER | 01/2016 - Current
Planned and prepared for all on-location and studio shoots.
CREATIVE • Performed advanced computer processing of images for
1/2016-PRESENT assignments.
• Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet
distribution.
• Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
• Inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and need for ABOUT ME
adjusting and retouching.
• Scheduled and booked locations for complex photo shoots, Creative, hands-on photographer, and
working collaboratively with clients, models and stylists. graphic designer with expertise in
• Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique photography, graphic design, printing,
images utilized on websites, prints and promotional items. social media, and project
• Organized shoots from planning, scheduling, and styling to management. Looking for a more
post-production.
creative position around the marketing,
• Maintained productive professional relationships with models
and modeling agencies. ad, or design and photography industry
• Applied digital styling techniques to enhance photos. to better use my variety of skills.
• Worked with clients to gather and define requirements,
establish scopes and managing project milestones.
• Developed creative design for marketing packages, including SKILLS
print materials, brochures, banners and signs.
• Set clearly defined goals to drive major business initiatives, Graphic Design
including increased customer retention, sales, online presence, Photography
brand awareness and website or social media traffic. Adobe Illustrator
• Improved page content, keyword relevancy, and branding to Adobe Creative Suite
achieve search engine optimization goals.
• Identified target market and key segments through in-depth Adobe Photoshop
analysis of markets and related trends. Adobe InDesign
• Monitored online presence of company's brand to engage with Adobe Lightroom
users and strengthen customer relationships. Typography
• Increased customer engagement through social media. Print Design
• Engaged online audiences by placing strong focus on sales Design Research
process support and responding to inquiries and comments
Project Management
timely and knowledgeably.
• Built 2 websites for portfolio and print shop. Production Management
www.pacificevergreencreative.com and Production Design
www.shoppacificevergreen.com Production Scheduling
• Instagram: @pacific.evergreen & @pacific.evergreen.creative Project Planning
Time Management
SPEEDPRO
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRODUCTION MANAGER | 10/2017 - 12/2019
Effectively manages daily work flow by viewing job orders to Print Production
determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special
printing instructions. Printing
• Multi- tasked to keep all assigned projects running Marketing
effectivelyand efficiently. Content Marketing
• Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due Image Processing
dates to predict and prevent problems. Digital Marketing
• Manages all aspects of print production, laminating, mounting
Branding and finishing, etc.
Microsoft Office
• Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet
customer demands. Google Suite
• Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, Communication Skills
increased productivity and cost reduction. Content Creation
• Updated computer graphic files using graphics software Social Media Management
programs. Social Media Marketing
• Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied internal
Social Media Monitoring (5 years)
client needs.
Creative Direction (8 years)
• Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional
printing methods. Shopify
• Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
and font selection. WordPress
Wix
PURPLETRAIL
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRODUCTION OPERATOR | 03/2015 - 10/2017
• Planned, directed, and coordinated with staff members to efficiently meet production requirements.
• Decreased downtime by performing routine maintenance