Skills• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop),

FileMaker, Salesforce, VerticalResponse and Joomla.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

• Fundamental knowledge of HTML, CSS, and social media marketing.

ExperienceMACPEOPLE Sydney, AustraliaContract Graphic Designer/Finished Artist 5/2015–12/2015 • Designed and made edits to annual reports, flyers, posters, sell sheets, ads, brochures,

web banners, PDFs, booklets, and PowerPoint presentations while meeting deadlines.

COLON CANCER COALITION Edina, MNGraphic Designer 11/2014–3/2015

• Concepted and designed brochures, billboards, fundraising packets, newspaper and magazine ads, business cards, social media graphics, and various marketing materials promoting Colon Cancer Coalition and Get Your Rear in Gear events across the country.

• Managed multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

• Prepared files for print vendors.

STAYWELL (via The Creative Group) Eagan, MNContract Graphic Designer 11/2014–3/2015 • Worked with senior designer and marketing team to produce marketing materials such

as flyers, posters, recipe cards, and web graphics consistent with brand guidelines.

• Made edits quickly and efficiently for the marketing team.

HEALTHPARTNERS Bloomington, MNContract Graphic Designer (started as Graphic Design Intern) 3/2013–8/2014 • Designed marketing materials consistent with the organization’s brand and specifications.

• Managed multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

• Prepared files for outside vendors, service bureaus and printers.

• Concepted and created graphics for clients (including Regions Hospital and 3M).

TAPESTRY FOLKDANCE CENTER Minneapolis, MNMarketing and Technical Assistant 10/2011–3/2013 • Designed newsletters, flyers, and ads with Adobe Creative Suite. • Coordinated with printers and mail-house. • Maintained and updated the non-profit website using the content management system Joomla. • Generated buzz about dance events through social media including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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651.206.9974Cristina Perez

Education5/2012Graphic Design: Print Media A.A.S. degreeWeb and Interactive Media Studies Core Certificate Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MNGPA: 4.0 Student Design Collective, Public Relations Co-Chair of FUSE: Design Portfolio Show

5/2008Bachelor of Arts: PsychologySaint Mary’s University of MinnesotaWinona, MNGPA: 3.5Psi Chi National Honor Society, Dean’s List, Dance Team, Study Abroad–Italy