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RAUL E. AVINA

Print/Social/Digital Media Director
FONTANA,CA

Summary

Experienced Graphic Artist and Designer bringing over 30 years' experience applying technical and creative abilities to diverse customer projects. Highly effective at collaborating with artistic, project, production and administrative leadership to complete tasks according to budget and schedule goals. Expert user of Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Artist/Graphic Design/Social Media Manager

GMP Global Marketing Inc
Covina, CA
04.2014 - Current
  • Designed and produced label artwork for Supplement and Vitamin Product line.
  • Used in-house 4-C printer (KIARO; Quick-Label Systems) and software for various label run-outs.
  • Maintained E-commerce (Shopify) website.
  • Created Banners and Email blasts.
  • Maintained Social Media Brand on various platforms.
  • Established Creative Copywriting.
  • Photographed Product using digital SLR; color corrected photos, which included all systems work in Photoshop.
  • Created Illustrations and Graphic Elements (i.e. mock-ups, LOGO's, layouts).
  • Helped create Brand and Image Campaigns.
  • Created Digital and Printable versions of catalog.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to create images and layouts for multiple projects; Ad's, POP Displays, etc.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones.
  • Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to develop product mockups and prototype designs.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Art Director

Benham Advertising
Chino, CA
06.2001 - 03.2014
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Collaborated with Creative Director to implement artistic vision.
  • Presented concepts, copy and art during internal and client reviews.
  • Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive products.
  • Improved quality standards of company's digital printing process by effectively using Epson printer.
  • Negotiated contracts and timelines with service providers such as printers.
  • Carefully prepared design layouts into prepress files for offset, web and digital printing.
  • Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
  • Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
  • Made collateral to support various marketing campaigns and visually communicate concepts.

Education

Associate of Arts - Arts and Sciences

L.A. Trade Technical College
City Of Los Angeles, CA

Art

Citrus Community College
Azusa, CA

Skills

  • Originality and Creativity
  • Design Research
  • Company Logos
  • Layout Design
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Creative Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Layout Markup and Assembly
  • Attention to Detail
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Adobe Systems Software
  • Microsoft Office

Personal Information

Portfolio Samples (Digital) Available Upon Request. Available to start work immediately. Detailed References Stan Deng, Manager GMP Global Marketing Inc.

Timeline

Production Artist/Graphic Design/Social Media Manager

GMP Global Marketing Inc
04.2014 - Current

Art Director

Benham Advertising
06.2001 - 03.2014

Associate of Arts - Arts and Sciences

L.A. Trade Technical College

Art

Citrus Community College

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