Areli Dowd
Graphic Designer/ Artist
Widnes,California
Summary
Dedicated Artist with 7 years of experience being a high performing creative leader. Successful at applying technical skills to create art that informs and engages customers. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with an eye for detail and skill in customer relations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Graphic Design Artist
Self
Los Angeles, California
09.2021 - Current
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Built corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between elements.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Designed graphics for websites, logos and promotions for marketing purposes.
- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
- Assisted with design of print materials such as flyers and ads by producing basic layouts, selecting colors and tracking down appropriate images.
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks
Artist Assistant
Yolanda Gonzalez
Alhambra, California
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Produced point of sale price cards, shelf tags and posters and delivered customer-focused service.
- Prepped materials and surfaces, performed touch-up work and cleaned and maintained art tools.
- Cultivated relationships with other artists and internal partners to develop positive rapport for future opportunities.
- Managed art and office supply needs for art department.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
- Actively engaged with all stakeholders during events by tracking attendance, supervising volunteer staff and welcoming guests
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships with celebrity clients
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Leeway School
Alhambra, California
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Coordinated with classroom teachers to correlate art activities with classroom curriculum.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Glendale Community College
Glendale 09.2019 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - Two Dimensional Art
Glendale Community College
Glendale 09.2019 - 12.2023
Skills
Spanish translation
Timeline
Graphic Design Artist
Self
09.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Glendale Community College
09.2019 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - Two Dimensional Art
Glendale Community College
09.2019 - 12.2023
Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Leeway School
12.2017 - 09.2018
Artist Assistant
Yolanda Gonzalez
09.2017 - 01.2019
Eleanor Kentner Kohler Memorial Scholarship
Being awarded this scholarship as continuing student that shows outstanding talent in art was a great honor. As a student who studied fine art and graphic design for a few years with outstanding qualifications there is only passion for the field to acknowledge. To receive this scholarship you must meet certain academic benchmarks that demonstrate your academic commitment to succeed.
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