I am a project manager with a designer's eye.  My experience in graphic design and organization skills combined make a strong creative project manager that can help in multiple steps of a job.

Objective
Seeking a challenging position as a project manager in the creative field that has the potential for growth.  

Employment History
VCG Kestrel, 2011-present
Project Manager- Specialization in creative and production project management for food packaging.  Responsible for design briefing to designers, concept presentation to client, and eventually managing the production of approved design.  Attend and art direct photo shoots as well as lead designers to meet client requests.  Manage timelines as well as communicating constantly with clients and vendors.

VCG Kestrel, 2010-2011
Project Coordinator- Responsible for managing small projects and being a facilitator for the packaging department.  Research competitor brands as well as compile mood boards for presentations.  

Los Angeles Sparks basketball team, 2009 ?
Graphic Design Intern- Responsible for the concepts and the design for web banners, promotional logos, and season ticket holder pamphlets.?? ?

Coronet Lighting, Inc., 2006-2009 ?
Graphic designer/ Photographer- Responsible for all concepts and production of marketing, including: designs for magazine advertisements, e-mail blasts, and any art for the company including in-house art done on Illustrator. Photography of all products and editing all photos on Photoshop. Monitor and update website regularly. Data entry for price quotes and labor. ??
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Bath and Body Works, 2003-2006
Sales Leader- Responsible for all sales associates during shift. Coach, train, and test associates on product knowledge, register, customer service, house-keeping, and processing freight. Assisting customers, being knowledgeable of products, restocking products, meeting personal selling goals, and processing freight. Enter data such as weekly payroll, bill of lading, and inventory. ??

Education?
Bachelor of Arts- Major in Graphic Design, 2005?
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona??

Technical Skills 
Proficient in both Mac and PC; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint; Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator ??
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Languages ?
Proficient in Spanish??

References ?
Available upon request?