EDUCATION
B.F.A. Graphic Design
Minor in Art History
California Polytechnic University Pomona, Pomona, CA
2000 - 2005

EXPERIENCE
Publication Specialist
Glendale Community College, Glendale, CA
March 2007 - Present
Responsible for creating, editing & formatting the class schedule.
Assist in market research.
Member of the Marketing Committee.
Work with all departments in developing marketing material while
adherring to the style of the college.
Develop all aspects of collateral for fund-raising events.
Create a variety of pieces ranging from business cards to banners.
Work closely with print vendors in the production of campus pieces.
Meet regularly with new vendors to find the best solution for the school.

Graphic Designer
Print Fellas, Encino, CA
March 2006 - March 2007
Worked with multiple file formats to prepare them for print.
Responsible for completing print projects often with little design direction,
including photography and photo editing.
Developed business card templates for real estate companies.
Worked on a wide range of pieces from business cards to packaging.

Graphic Designer
MAX Graphics & Printing, Glendale, CA
October 2005 - March 2006
Responsible for checking and preparing files for print.
Worked on many projects for various print mediums.

Freelance Graphic Designer
February 2002 - Present
Involved in creating logos, letterhead, booklets and other graphic elements for
several companies.
Maintained positive relationships with clients to create pieces.

SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign & Dreamweaver, Quark XPress, Microsoft Office

LANGUAGES
Proficient in Arabic and some French

PUBLICATIONS
Color Management for Logos: A Comprehensive Guide for Graphic Designers
John Drew & Sarah Meyer
page 106