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  • Fresno, CA
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Fresno market for a full time graphic designer is very competitive... with Freelancing, you've got to do a lot of footwork and "knock on a lot of doors" to start building a sufficient client base. But if anything beyond my scope comes along, I'll be…
June 16
You can take them to small claims. In lieu of signed contracts. Verbal is just as good in small claims, make sure you take any emails to the client, any responses, receipts (for business cards, flyers, etc... and anything else that shows that the cl…
June 14
Jorge Castillo added a blog post
I've had plenty of clients like this in my day... now how do we email them this link ;-)
June 11
Jorge Castillo added a discussion
I think a new discussion is much needed, seeing as every time I come to the homepage its the same o'l news. Anyway, I just stumbled on this cool little video about creative advertising. It's about a minute and a half long. Enjoy. CLICK HERE TO WAT…
May 6

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I am a:
Design Professional
Freelance work availability:
Yes
Professional experience:
10+ years
Areas of practice:
Print Design, Identity Design, Illustration
Website:
http://www.jvcdesign.com

A little about my work experience...

DIGITAL ATTIC, LLC
Title: Creative Director ( 05.2006 - present )

Job description:
design and manage all aspects of design, including overseeing production of video and web development. meet with clients and deliver products that are both creative and fruitful

Duties:
create all design work for print, web and video. implement new systems to improve project efficiency and management.

Using the following software:
illustrator, photoshop, dreamweaver, cuteftp, vt4, after effects, pc / mac environment


TOWER MORTGAGE
Title: Marketing Director ( 06.2005 – 05.2006 )

Job description:
in charge of marketing department: implementing, creating and tracking

Duties:
develop, implement and track marketing campaigns. plan, organize and implement public seminars. design all marketing pieces: postcards, documents and website.

Using the following software:
illustrator, photoshop, quark, dreamweaver, and basic microsoft applications such as: word, excel, publisher, access and outlook. Mac/PC environment


CREATIVE TEACHING ASSOCIATES
Title: Graphic Designer ( 08.2004 - 06.2005 )


Job description:
design all game boxes for educational company. Extensive knowledge in the printing process, from design, to film, to plate burning, to prepress

Duties:
design all game boxes, boards and pieces. oversee printing process and work hand-in-hand with printing department. design website and other graphic work

Using the following software:
illustrator, photoshop, quark, Mac environment


JVC DESIGN AND PRINT
Title: Owner ( 01.2004 - ongoing freelance )


Job description:
all aspects of the business; from design to accounting

Duties:
meet with clients and develop designs to fit their needs. prepare files for print work with vendors to supply printed material. all aspects of design.

Using the following software:
illustrator, photoshop, quark, dreamweaver, quickbooks. Mac/PC environment


CALTRANS
Title: Graphic Designer ( 01.2001 – 08.2003 )


Job description:
work in team environment, design cross sections in conjunction with engineers, prepare open house's (public seminars)

Duties:
design cross sections, prepare open house material, design logos and headers for public displays, assist other graphic designers.

Using the following software:
illustrator, photoshop, and basic microsoft applications such as: word, excel, publisher, access and outlook. Mac/PC environment


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I've had plenty of clients like this in my day... now how do we email them this link ;-)

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Posted on June 11, 2009 at 6:07pm — 2 Comments

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At 8:40pm on June 16, 2009, Veronica Hdz said…
All markets for design are extremely competitive. Living in SoCal there were many jobs but also about 3x as many applicants. Here, there are less jobs but just as many applicants which makes the chances slimmer.
The company I worked for was called HYPE Magazine (owned by The Immortal Group). They're located in Orange County and they telecommute, so they're going to be looking for a new Creative Director down there. But yeah, good to just put it out there.
At 5:24pm on June 16, 2009, Veronica Hdz said…
Sweet. Keep me posted.
At 5:20pm on June 16, 2009, Veronica Hdz said…
Woot! 4 friends - moving on up, eh?
So yeah, do you have any idea on where to start on hiring a collection agency?
And is that a Xbox avatar?
At 2:12pm on June 16, 2009, Veronica Hdz said…
Thanks for the comment on my blog/issue. I think the reality is that I may have to hire a collection company :(
 
 
 

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