Tina Harris Portillo
OBJECTIVE
WORK HISTORY
Digital Imaging Technician
Owner in Business/Manager
Co Proprietor of automotive repair business, implemented the process for a Texas State Inspection, solely responsible for bookkeeping and payroll. Managed a crew of 10 employees. I also handled all advertising and promotional affairs.
Graphic Artist
Main Graphic artist, in charge of computer generated graphics, digitizing, color design, photography and stripping. Prepared advertising materials and met with clients to formulate concepts and themes, discuss layouts along with content and sketches, propose illustrations and photography, talk about deadlines, proofing ads, talk over changes and/or corrections and related specifics to achieving customers goal. Understood set technical procedures and was able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Can interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Knowledge of all steps of document production was necessary to ensure that all photos, type, logos and/or illustrations reproduced correctly at the publishing stage with an absolute minimum of changes and expense.
Graphic Artist
Graphic Artist as well as administering to all functions of the printing business, such as preparing advertising materials and speaking to customers, designing graphics chart illustrations and brochures for promotions of new products and presentations as well as technical publications. Able to read, analyze, and interpret rough layouts, general art/graphic/compositions and effectively convey concepts, make presentations and respond to questions from managers, clients and potential customers.
Experience with the following:
Adobe Photoshop - for digital image manipulation/retouching and modify digital images, i.e. retouching, clipping, color-correcting, creating cover/background illustrations, etc.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix (March 2001 to March 2004)
REFERENCES
WORK SAMPLES
1217 Chelwood Park Blvd. NE Apt. B
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112
To gain employment in a position where I can utilize my knowledge of Digital Imaging, Quality Assurance and/or E-Business.
El Paso Times Inc.,
El Paso, Texas
May 30, 1990 until present
Enhance and color correct both black and white and color photographs for publication in the El Paso Times Newspaper. Also assist in quality control and trouble shooting software, hardware and network problems for the department. Research more effective and efficient ways of image manipulation. Assist in calibrating printers, computers and cameras to assure pre-press quality.
Eastwood Automotive/Kartech
March 1987 until May 1990
Technigraphics
May 1984 until March 1987
Kwik Kopy
September 1982 until May 1984
Plus experience with: Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Office, photography, ECRM Autokon 1000, Laser Graphic System, Leaf Systems Inc., AP Leafdesk Darkroom, and various monitor calibration software. Also proficient in computer defragmentation and optimization.
Hardware Skills: Agfa and Hewlett Packard flatbed Scanners, Kodak Professional Film Scanner, Royal Zenith 200S High End Drum Scanner, Monotype Express 1016 paper output Image-setter, Monotype EM 6000 film output Image-setter.
Bachelors of Science - E-Business
New Mexico State University (September 1997 to January 2000)
Working on a Bachelors in Fine Art/Photography
El Paso Community College (September 1980 to May 1984)
Associates of Applied Science/Commercial Art
University of Texas at El Paso (September 1974 to May 1975)
General studies
Available upon request
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