Jun
2011 - Present
Social Community Manager / Content Creator! / Marine Corps Community Services
May
2011 - Present
Graphics Designer / Photographer / Videographer / Prettifier / Inemode
Aug
2009 -
May
2011
Graphics Designer / MCAS YUMA(MCCS) (DoD)
- Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
- Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
- Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
- Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.
- Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
- Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
- Use computer software to generate new images.
- Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
- Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
- Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
Yuma Arizona Specific:
- Worked in conjunction with other designers to create promotional materials for events drawing in 50,000+ participants
- Responsible for the concept creation, design, and implementation of marketing materials for resident nightclub
- Created and Implemented logo design for specialized restaurant entrée
-Focused on "target audience" driven graphic design and research for several demographics on base
May
2006 -
May
2011
Deceptive Electronic Countermeasures Technician (MOS 6482) / United States Marine Corps
-Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
-Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
-Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
-Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
-Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
-Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
-Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
-Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
-Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
-Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
As an aircraft electronic countermeasures systems technician(fixedwing) at the IMA level, I inspect, test, maintain, and repair airborne weapon replaceable assemblies, shop replaceable assemblies, and ancillary equipment whose aggregate constitutes a complete aircraft electronic countermeasures system or subsystem.
Nov
2007 -
Aug
2009
Graphics Design Assistant to the Editor / MCAS IWAKUNI(MCCS) (DoD)
- Concept Creation, Participated in new idea and creative sessions to discover concepts and strategies to relate to on-base personnel
- Pioneered new marketing concepts and delivery methods of communication for on-base service members.
- Repeatedly assisted with publication content and media for the on-base periodical "Preview"
- Developed, Designed, and Implemented brand throughput for the 2008 Friendship Day Airshow, drawing in 300,000+ participants.
- Led flagship Amazing Race Competition, Comprised of event marketing, promotions, and Graphic Design