me@renecruz.org
Profile
Experienced as a graphic designer, also proficient in areas of web development
and print media. Seeking to expand my experience and team leadership skills
in a design atmosphere. Personal attributes such as excellent interpersonal skills,
good organizational ability and a clear perception for getting the job done have contributed to my success.
Summary of Qualifications
- Degree in Visual Communications
- Team oriented individual
- Strong graphic design and typography background
- Art direction experience with proven project lead abilities.
- Able to set priorities.
- Achieve intermediate and long-term goals while meeting customer expectations and deadlines.
- Noted for excelling in fast-paced, high pressure environments.
Technical Expertise
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- MacromediaDreamweaver
- Macromedia Freehand
- Macromedia Fireworks
- Spot Illustration
(All Programs in both Mac and PC operating systems)
Professional Experience
10.11-current
nevinsltd_Houston,
TX
art director
Brought on board to build and mantain a design department. Helped with rebranding the company in the service
of appealing to a younger design audience.
Played a key role in implenting a social media presence.
4.08-10.9
ttweak_Houston, TX
art director
A client list primarily focusing on renewable energy. A good amout of work is spen on educating the general
public through design. Communication is the key word here.
3.03-8.06
Metal_Houston, TX
designer
With a client list primarily focusing on branding, I’ve obtained an understanding and have written/co-written
numerous campaigns. Conceptual writing became the norm, allowing me to focus on the importance of “idea.”
Gained the knowledge of communicating through theme, tone and pace. Played both roles as head and production
designer in multiple accounts.
2.02-7.02
The Idea Group_San Antonio, TX
lead designer
Managing the creative department for a small marketing firm, consisting of 2 designers and one copy writer.
The team wrote and pitched developed campaigns to clients based on requirements. Gained a real appreciation
of time management and applying that to a team deadline.
11.00-11.01
Conchango_Houston,TX
graphic consultant/web designer
As a third of Conchango’s creative department, my responsibilities included designing and building web solutions.
Held weekly creative meetings to discuss and exchange ideas on current projects, as well as future prospects.
Produced numerous internal web and print branding media.
6.99-11.00
Digital Webs_Houston,TX
graphic designer/web designer
Lead a team of four talented designers for a majority of our projects and campaigns. I attended numerous client
meetings to gather in formations for the designers so they would have a clear concept of the project. This eliminated
misunderstandings and in many cases the completion of projects early. I also invited the change of pace when asked
to create graphics vital for the completion of projects.
10.98-6.99
HorizonUSA_Houston, TX
graphic designer
Working closely with the sales department we produced a full campaign consisting of direct mail, posters, and
television commercials for various cable companies. I developed knowledge of local printers and took full responsibility
on all printed media produced by the design team. I assumed the role as art director and conducted the media
department to produce television commercials to correspond with direct mail.
Education
10.96-9.98
Art Institute of Houston
- Associates of Applied Science in Visual Communication