I'm a graphic designer professional with a background in technical writing, a balance between left brain and right brain. I'm looking for a change after 12 to 13 years spent as a technical writing using graphic design and desktop publishing skill sets. I want to solely continue as a graphic designer because of my love for creating cool looking pieces of digital art or collateral. I'm definitely open to what will surely be the best job yet and to relocating for that right position.
Manpower (Minted Seasonal Position), Oakland, CA, US, Design Associate
Responsible for using graphic design, typography and principles of print design using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to proof Minted customer designs, edit design files, color correct photos and correspond with quality control in regards to customization instructions to produce optimal print quality and print-ready files to fulfill orders.
Alpha Research & Technology, Inc., El Dorado Hills, CA, US, Technical Writer
Leveraged graphic design / desktop publishing background to design and develop templates and other documents; employed software skills and ingenuity to use available applications to design graphics. Wrote, reviewed and edited documents and designed presentations. Integrated drawings, specifications and other data into publications; notified staff of inaccuracies and ensured correction. Served as resource for other departments and communicated with project managers. Employed specialized document management system to govern product flow; tracked and monitored publications through approval. Recognized as go-to person regarding software and document management system.
Health Net (Robert Half Technology contract), Rancho Cordova, CA, US, Technical Writer
Repurposed client's Help Desk / Web interface quick reference guides. Conducted technical review of and rewrote information; verified application against user guide and made corrections; tracked and resolved issues. Utilized screen-capture function to increase efficiency and accuracy.
CXR Larus Corporation, San Jose, CA, US, Marcom Specialist (temporary)
Marketing and Graphic Design role using desktop publishing software to design, create, update and revise marketing communication pieces, data sheets and Internet content. Coordinated with marketing manager and colleagues to modernize outdated collateral.
Electronic Data Systems (EDS) (Zero Chaos contract), Rancho Cordova, CA, US, Technical Writer
Developed system documentation for California Medicaid Management Information System. Communicated with state analysts on potential cost issues and with manager to address possible release date impacts; coordinated with engineering and project managers.
