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Sandra Garcia McLean

Sandra Garcia McLean

Kirkland, WA, US

 

About 

I am a resourceful, detail-oriented and self-directed graphic designer who can manage multiple tasks in an efficient manner. My ambition for continued success and positive attitude has given me the ability to excel as an employee. I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds and I always work on each project as if it were my last.

Employment 

Freelance Graphic Designer, Kirkland, WA, Graphic Designer

Completed several freelance projects for Community Intervention Associates. The projects included flyers, postcards and the company's logo.

Dec 2014 - Oct 2015
 

Other Freelance Projects, Phoenix, AZ and Tucson, AZ, Freelance Graphic Designer

University of Arizona
April 2014
Designed CAPLA Event Program

Esencia Architecture
October 2009
Designed web site http://esencia.org/

Grant Designs, LLC
January 2009
Designed company identity package

Feb 2009 - Apr 2014
 

University of Arizona, College of Architecture+Planning+Landscape Architecture, Tucson, Arizona, Project Coordinator/Graphic Designer

■ Managed the production and design of all promotional event materials from inception to print, including but not limited to invitations, programs, flyers, postcards, and e-blasts.
■ Designed multiple graphic art concepts for management to review.
■ Responsible for the layout of all promotional materials.
■ Requested quotes from printers to ensure artwork was within budget.
■ Ensured high quality graphics were produced and artwork timelines were met.
■ Coordinated program activities with other departments or staff to ensure optimum efficiency.
■ Created and maintained accurate alumni database. Generated event correspondence for CAPLA alumni and friends.
■ Built and maintained a relationship with alumni via email blasts, print materials, in person or by phone.
■ Utilized Raiser’s Edge to generate alumni reports and event information.
■ Generated acknowledgement letters to thank constituents for donations.
■ Interacted with students, faculty, staff, and printing companies to facilitate program objectives.

Aug 2011 - Jul 2013
 

University of Arizona, Office of Outreach and Multicultural Affairs, Tucson, AZ, Program Coordinator

■ Managed the production and design of all event materials from inception to print. Including but not limited to: newsletters, flyers, programs, and announcements.
■ Designed multiple graphic art concepts for management to review.
■ Responsible for the layout of all promotional materials.
■ Requested quotes from printers to ensure artwork was within budget.
■ Ensured high quality graphics were produced and artwork timelines were met.
■ Coordinated program activities and recruited program participants and volunteers by utilizing appropriate promotional or marketing methods.
■ Developed and facilitated workshops, meetings and conferences; coordinated logistics and scheduling; coordinated travel arrangements for conference speakers.
■ Interacted with students, faculty, staff, and printing companies to facilitate program objectives.
■ Reviewed applications or other program documents with supervisor to make decisions pertaining to program.
■ Evaluated program effectiveness, developed methods and recommended appropriate action.
■ Prepared records on program activities, reported progress or status of projects to management.
■ Coordinated meetings with program participants and took minutes.
■ Handled conference registrations and travel itineraries.
■ Assisted with processing license credentials.
■ Processed check requests, reimbursements and travel advances.
■ Obtained reprints, either online or from the library. Ordered books and journals online.
■ Directed and managed phone calls from patients, families, physicians, pharmacies, outside health agencies and University Departments.
■ Coordinated patient care issues with physicians, nurse coordinators and nurse practitioner.
■ Monitored and supervised the activities of subordinates.
■ Assisted with preparation and submission of proposals or grants.

Sep 2010 - Aug 2011
 

Chanen Construction Company, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, Graphic Design Manager

■ Managed the production and design of all marketing materials from inception to print. Including, but not limited to: magazine, newspaper and sponsorship ads; covers and graphics for proposa submittals; construction signs, conference brochures and first in-house 7 x 10 foot booth display
■ Designed multiple graphic art concepts for the President/CEO of the company to review.
■ Worked closely with the Director of Communications and the President/CEO on all marketing materials.
■ Responsible for the layout of all graphic art.
■ Requested quotes from printers to ensure artwork was within budget.
■ Ensured high quality graphics were produced and artwork timelines were met.
■ Assisted with proposal production (organizing, laminating, binding, etc).
■ Formatted key personnel resumes and company project descriptions for proposals.
■ Assisted with casino conferences and job fairs, including but not limited to set-up and tear-down of company booth display and distribution of company marketing materials.
■ Researched and tracked upcoming proposal opportunities.
■ Assisted V.P. of pre-construction, V.P. of Chanen Estate Homes and Director of Communications.
■ Screened resumes and maintained resume database.
■ Coordinated travel arrangements for potential employees.
■ Posted jobs for recruitment on advertising websites.
■ Verified required subcontractor documents were submitted to Estimating Department.
■ Assisted subcontractors with pre-qualification forms to ensure they met Chanen’s commercial and residential insurance requirements.
■ Entered subcontractor information into company database (ACT).

Apr 2005 - Sep 2010
 

Goldberg & Osborne, Phoenix, AZ, General Assistant

■ Managed case files for attorney and legal assistants.
■ Prepared files for potential clients.
■ Interacted with new clients and answered questions. Acted as translator for attorney.
■ Gathered accident information by interviewing and screening new clients.
■ Took property damage and personal injury photographs.
■ Opened claims with insurance companies.
■ Entered accident, plaintiff and defendant information into company database.
■ Secured medical records, bills and reports to document cases.
■ Scheduled medical appointments for new clients.
■ Analyzed accident reports and medical records.
■ Contacted medical providers and verified patient account balances and payment amounts.
■ Researched clients’ medical liens.
■ Prepared demand letters, calculated postage and printing costs for client files.
■ Assured proper medical documents were submitted to insurance companies.

Sep 2002 - Apr 2005
 

KGUN9 News, Tucson, AZ, Graphic Design Intern

■ Utilized Photoshop, Imagestore and Chyron for production use.
■ Created graphics for commercials.
■ Retouched, color corrected and re-sized photographs.

May 2002 - Aug 2002
 

Pima Community College, Aztec Press, Tuscon, AZ, Graphic Design Intern

■ Responsible for creating in-house ads.
■ Assisted graphic designer with newspaper production.
■ Retouched, color corrected and re-sized photographs.

Jan 2002 - May 2002
 

Education 

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Landscape Architecture

Completed two years of coursework in the Master's Program. Recognized with the "2012 Design in Excellence Award"

Jan 2011 - May 2013
 

Glendale Community College, Glendale, AZ, Graphic Designer

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
 

University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, Bachelors, Political Science

Aug 1997 - Dec 2000
 

Awards 

Professional Design in Excellence Award, 1st Place

I was recognized by local landscape architects for my design of a community town square. My project was chosen as the best design in my graduate class. The criteria was based on the layout of two 24"x36" boards, informational graphics used, project concept, and project solution.

Issuer: College of Architecture+Planning+Landscape Architecture

2013
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills