About Me

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & MARKETING

| MULTI-MEDIA ARTIST

rodrigogpool@gmail.com│www.lifedesigned.net │703.909.1428 | LinkedIn

 

Designer certified in all facets of Adobe Suite, Creative Marketing, & Film Editing. Skilled at collaborating with all members of an organization to achieve design and marketing goals. Also, instrumental in streamlining and improving processes.  

ACE (Adobe Suite) Certified

Written and Spoken Fluency in English and Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Established and developed design solutions in accordance with Brand equities.
Up to date with the latest techniques and technologies to build and expand Creative + Content Marketing reputation as a leader in Digital solutions.

Centennial Bank – Lake Mary, FL

2018 – Present

UI Designer / Graphic Designer

  • Create UI Design Mock-ups
  • Work in an Agile Environment
  • Graphic Design Solutions for User Interface Design

RNRASIDE, ORLANDO, FL

2018 – Present

Lead Illustrator and Animator

  • Character Design, digital painting, traditional and digital animation.
  • Design and Illustration of Children’s Books.
  • Designed numerous special effects ranging from 3D environments to multi cam editing and After Effects detailing.
  • Painted detailed digital images using Photoshop.

FORTESSA TABLEWARRE SOLUTIONS, ASHBURN, VA

2017– 2018

MARKETING COORDINATOR

  • Manage and design all social media campaigns and branding.
  • E-mail marketing design and data analysis.
  •  Manage production level of design within business team and
    retailers.

New Oasis International, Herndon, VA –

2017– Present

Marketing Associate

  • Manage and design all social media campaigns and branding.
  • Create and manage branding materials for New Oasis.
  • Head of creation for the new branding guide.
  • Work with vendors in the creation of print documentation & signage

Vector Security, Gainesville, VA  –

2015– 2017

Project coordinator/Graphic Design

  • Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
  • Created and maintained comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
  • Design installation guides and instructional manuals.
  • Design troubleshooting guide resulting in easier installations and increased efficiency.

Fauquier Community Theater – Warrenton, VA                         

2016 – Present                                 

Lead and Web Designer

  • Consult on, develop, and manage full service promotional campaigns for business owners and non-profit organizations.
  • Designed print and online marketing materials for over 25 clients.
  • Build brand awareness for clients through traditional and social media outlets.
  • Develop animations, creatives, and multimedia campaigns.

Zemfira Stage, Falls Church, VA –

2013 – Present

Lead Designer and art director

  • Develop full service promotional campaigns for theatrical shows and productions, resulting in increased ticket sales.
  • Design and manage social media campaigns.
  • Re-branded the organization and established a wider online presence to increase community accessibility.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts • June, 2008• Sanford-Brown College

Graphic Design & Marketing, Mclean, VA, 2008

  • Adobe CS6 Certification, 2008

Internship • October, 2007 • dc life media

Graphic Design & Marketing Internship, Arlington VA.

Skill set

Skilled at working in a fast-paced environment and developing creative solutions for trending topics including PR opportunities; such as article mentions and social media events.

Branding & Marketing:

  • Advertising Design
  • Logos
  • Illustrations
  • Print Design
  • Stationary
  • Business & Corporate Design
  • Website Layout Design
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Motion Graphics
  • 2D Animation
  • 3D Design

Film & Audio experience:

  • Expert level knowledge of Adobe Premier, After Effects Final Cut, Fruity Loops and Adobe Audition.

Expert level proficiency in:

  • Adobe CC: Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Audition and Dreamweaver.
  • Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook.