GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Jacqueline Ortiz
"It's not where you take things from, it's where you take them to."
-Jean Luc Goddard
Hi! I'm Jacqueline.
A caring graphic designer with your best interest at heart. I've worked diligently within my field for over 5 years. I've had experience in newspaper publishing, museum marketing, digital advertising, signage creation and production. I've freelanced for non-profit organizations and created websites for various clients. I truly love the adventure of my field and seeing who's image I can improve next! I am available to hear any questions or inquiries, as I try to make you, or someone you know, presentable for the market today!
CV.
Education
Bloomfield College | 2010-2014 | Bachelor's Degree
Graphic Design for Print & Digital Media
Latin Honors Cum Laude
Work Experience
Fastsigns | Apr 2018 - Mar 2019
GRAPHIC DESIGNER + PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
• Lead designer responsible for creating signage from start to finish.
• Assisted in production by cutting, weeding vinyl, mounting material on substrates.
• Collaborated with sales and management to ensure all clients needs are met.
• Developed proofs, shop drawings and mock-ups.
• Create artwork for banners, channel letters, wall graphics, flags, table covers, etc.
• Designed marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, business cards.
• Utilized Adobe Creative Suite, wide format printers and plotters.
• Handled printer maintenance.
• Helped sales with phone, e-mail, and walk-in inquiries.
SKILLS
Production
Marketing Design
Illustration
Logo + Branding
Motion Graphics
Web Design
SOFTWARE
PROFICIENCY
1. illustrator
2. photoshop
3. indesign
4. AFTER EFFECTS
5. DREAMWEAVER
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American Envelope | Feb - Mar 2018
PREPESS + GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Determined if artwork passed quality assurance for print.
• Refined artwork and addressed correcting to pantone colors.
• Gained prepress knowledge by setting up plates with the pressmen.
• Developed forms, banners, door hangers among other promotional materials.
• Answered company e-mails and telephone inquiries.
• Checked in packages from trade printers and received order acknowledgements.
• Created files for new projects and organized old and new documents.
• Handled credit cards and cash payments.
The Strollers Community Theatre | Sept - Oct 2018
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Illustrated various concepts to be used as poster art for the play, "The Game's Afoot".
• Addressed the marketing board member's needs for revisions.
• The finished design was also utilized for the play's program cover.
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Minuteman Press | Oct - Dec 2017
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
• Designed for organizations, restaurants, travel agencies and other commercial businesses.
• Adjusted pictures to ensure high resolution print quality.
• Created advertisements for EDDMs and other postage.
• Layout dry-erase calendars, brochures, door hangers, business cards, vinyl and corrugated signs.
• Answered calls and e-mails from new clients, repeat customers, and wholesale printers.
• Received packages sent to the store.
• Handled credit card and cash payments.
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El Nuevo Coqui Newspaper | May 2016 - Sept 2017
Graphic Designer + Secretary
• Progressed the image of The First Free Puerto Rican Newspaper of Newark, NJ, "El Nuevo Coquí".
• Logo creation for both newspaper and non-profit venture, Desfile Latinísimo of Newark, NJ.
• Designed holiday greetings for politicians within the city of Newark.
• Produced affordable business cards and small print marketing materials.
• Input foreclosures from the Essex County Sheriff's Office into publication.
• Updated our social media page; keeping the community informed on recent articles.
• Greeted walk-ins and answered customer's inquiries via telephone, fax, and e-mail.
• Created invoices, appointments, and deposited checks; along with other secretarial duties.
Montclair Art Museum | Feb - Aug 2017
Design Intern + Teacher's Aide
• Reported to the lead graphic designer for daily tasks.
• Worked in close collaboration with the marketing department.
• Developed deadline oriented publications for various MAM projects.
• Designed, illustrated and prepared artwork for print and web.
• Updated MAM employee ID cards and adjusted pictures for clarity.
• Photograph banners and artifacts to use in designed publications.
• Responsible for monitoring children and teens on museum grounds.
• Assisted teachers in keeping a proactive and safe environment for their students.
• Helped students with their questions on Adobe Creative Suite.
• Keeping a clean work environment in the digital media lab for present and future use.
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Commercial Cleaning Corp. | 2005 - 2007
Secretary
• Prepared work calendars for employees.
• Provided assistance with filing, copying, and scanning.
• Answered telephones and responded to customer's inquiries.