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Freddie Valdez

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Summary

I am an experienced Graphic Artist accustomed to work in a production environment. I am very flexible and eager to learn new technologies, having completed a certificate thru UCI Extension in the area of Web Design and Development, I believe I have acquired a solid foundation in HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript. Please check out my portfolio to assess my skill level. I am also an experienced user of the Adobe Creative Suite; my Illustrator skills go back to the 80's. I am also fortunate to have drawing and painting skills. I am a print and web graphics professional with a desire to work with a company that can benefit from what I can offer. I am also bilingual(English/Spanish) with written and oral fluency.

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite CC 2015 Specializing in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat to deliver graphics for Web and Print.
  • HTML5/CSS/Javascript See the sites section on my portfolio
  • jQuery/Ajax/PHP Ego sum so so on this... I got the book and the lessons!
  • Traditional Drawing Pencil, airbrush, caligraphy

Experience

PANASONIC DISC MANUFACTURING CORP.
Torrance, CA From 2001 to 2015
Digital Graphic Designer/Prepress Supervisor.

• Create and maintain graphics catalog for the production of DVD and Bluray movies for main major movie studios: Universal, Paramount, Columbia, TriStar, USA Home Video, and Nintendo.
• Assist Printing/Prepress to ensure quality prints.
• Create company posters and signage for safety, ISO and production departments.
• Develop forms for ISO training procedures in Acrobat.
• Troubleshoot problem files.
• Transfer files via ftp and http.
• Supervise Prepress team to maintain production lines.

CINRAM
Anaheim, CA From 1994 to 2001
Digital Graphic Designer/Prepress Supervisor.

• Art Production for CD-ROM/DVD and CD Audio. • Scanning/typesetting/retouching.
• Prepared files for maximum printing quality: color separations/color proofing.
• Worked closely with customer service to ensure quality and meet company standards.
• Updated software and hardware in the Art Department to maintain compatibility.
• Maintained, upgraded and backed up 3 workstations to meet customers' needs.

Education

  • UCI_Online Certificate in Web Design and Development 2015/2016
  • Cypress College Commercial Art 1988
  • OC Regional Occupational Program: Graphic Design 1988/89
  • Awards: Design Concepts Purchase award 1988 Cypress College

    • Personal

    I enjoy working on my mac. I take pride in producing artwork that makes customers happy. I also enjoy playing jazz guitar, food, wine and cheese, reading, picnics, camping, and... coding.

    Contact

    Freddie Valdez

    freddienv@gmail.com
    714.563.9603
    714.888.5094 GoogleVoice [text only]
    Website: http://www.freddievaldez.net/