LISA CRUZ
Current Address: Permanent Address:
1111 W. 100th Street 486 16th St. NW
Norfolk, VA 23508 Charlottesville, VA 22903
(757) 555-5934 (434) 889-3459
Objective: Seeking a position in web design using knowledge and experience in graphic arts and publications
Education
University of Virginia, May 2008
B.A. Art, Minor Spanish, Overall GPA: 3.39
Coursework: Graphic Design (6 credits), Studio Art, Architecture
Computer Skills
Adobe Photoshop Aldus Freehand Aldus Pagemaker
Gif Builder Microsoft Word Pagemill
Quark Xpress Strata Vision WordPerfect
Experience
Graphic Design Intern, Jake’s Graphics, Norfolk, Virginia, Jan. 2007-Present
Support owner with development of graphic designs for web pages; help develop advertising strategies for clients, and produce designs and layout of magazines, pamphlets, and brochures.
Designer, Athletic Publications, Charlottesville, VA, Aug. 2006-May 2007
Managed design and layout of athletic media guides. Designed brochures, flyers, and posters for athletic events throughout academic school year.
Advertising Designer, The Journal, Virginia Beach, VA, Summers 2005 & 2006
Designed dozens of creative ads. Coordinated activities of two advertising representatives. Worked with editor to manage and oversee special design projects. Developed and implemented advertising campaigns which resulted in 24% increase in ad revenues.
University Involvement
President, Art Journal, Charlottesville Virginia, Fall 2007-Present
Supervise team of five art students; choose, organize and oversee layout of student submissions in this bi-annual journal.
Member, Mundo Hispano, Charlottesville, Virginia. Fall 2006-Present
Participate in events and discussion regarding issues of concern to Hispanic-American students.
Member, National Art Association, Charlottesville, Virginia, Fall 2006-Present
Promote art education and knowledge to children and adults through monthly classes on various periods of art, including Renaissance and Impressionism, and by distributing pamphlets to visitors detailing specific works of art.
Foreign Language
Fluent in Spanish