A well-rounded graphic design professional with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry, l am highly proficient in Layout, Graphics, Photography, Photo Retouching, Advertising, Social Media, Illustration, and Animation. I have 7+ years’ experience creating a wide variety of both print and web collateral such as ads, posters, web banners, documents, spot illustrations and packaging using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite. My recent jobs include over 3 1/2 years of experience as a Graphic Artist at Sound Publishing, where, I created design solutions for a variety of editors and sales representatives across many forms of communication: mass media (print), digital advertising, in-store advertising, and elements for social media use. Lead artist for 5 publications, I also contributed to the production of over 125 publications across British Columbia, Alberta, Washington state, and California. I’ve also served over 6 ¾ years’ as the Web Designer and Communications Specialist for the BMW Club USA, Puget Sound Region, keeping the WordPress website updated with current club activities and notices; provided editing and writing assistance for various articles and events; edited/retouched photos and created graphics for use on the site and in social media; created and maintained the digital asset library; and designed and built the weekly "Around the Sound" e-mail newsletters. I bring a great many things to the table. Here are a few more: • Bilingual in English & Spanish• Graduate of both Shoreline Community College and University of Washington• Skilled Multitasker with great organizational abilities: able to proactively manage multiple projects within assigned deadlines with grace and good humor• An excellent communicator: establishing effective communication with stakeholders in order to design effective promotions, for print, web and email. In short, you will find that my creativity, design skills, adaptability, good humor, enthusiasm, and excellent communication and organizational skills would be a great asset to your organization .