1. I have a proven record for creatingand
maintainingbrand recognition through
visual design,marketing,social media,
current technologies, knowledge and
application of currentsoftware and office
equipment. With a reputation for being
conscientious,analytical in interpreting,
researching,collectingdata,detailing and
adheringto client’s projectobjectives,
producingresults thatexceed
expectations, with lastingimpressions.
Employers and clients find great valuein
my ability to take direction,collaborate,
work independently, initiateprojects,
present ideas,redirectand prioritizefor
directsolutions with great results.Goal
oriented and specializingin developing
systems in production,workflow, quality
control and consistency through
organizing,anticipatingand executing
tasks,maintainingschedules,completing
projects on time and under budget.
My innovation and drivein accomplishing
multipleprojects through a persistent,
strong work ethic and my friendly
professional personality contributes to
the success of companies making me a
candidateto consider and justthe
candidateyou arelookingfor to fill the
position of graphic designer.
San Juan Capistrano
Professional Experience
Saddleback College
Senior Graphic Designer/
Health Office Assistant
[January 2013-Present]
 Design promotional materials,
collateral,forms,publications,
posters,general graphic design
and instructional graphicsfor
students,staff,academic
departments and events,
appealingto community and
campus audiences.
 Assiststaff in designinggraphic
materials;coordinatingand
participatingin production,in a
fastpaced environment,meeting
goals and deadlines.
 Maintainbrand standards,
meetingstrictguidelines,working
with staff,collegestudents,local
communities,with understanding
empathy,awareness and
sensitivity to socio-economic,
ethnic,racial,academic,gender,
cultural,and disabled populations.
 Designed,research,edited health
information,statisticsandfactsfor
brochures,web siteand medical
informational bookmark seriesfor
the Student Health Center.
 Gather,inputdata,redesign forms
for interactiveuseand transition
to electronicmedical records
systemand SharePointweb site.
 Develop and organizesystems,
executingproceduresto maintain
order with records,inventory,
digital and paper data,establishing
sharedriveconsistency,to access
archivesand resources with ease.
 Performgeneral officeduties;
scheduling,coordinating,trouble
shooting,resolvingtechnical,
network,scanner,softwareissues
for students and staff.
 Assistin special projects,with high
priority,confidentiality,deadlines
and governmentrestrictions.
 Help with campus Food Bank.
Professional Experience
CMR4locals
Graphic Design/Photographer
Consultant/Brand Identity
[January 2013-Present]
 Over 20 years,experiencein all
aspects of photography,branding,
marketingand graphic design.
 Ableand willingto adaptto new,
changingtechnologies,trendsand
businessenvironments with ease.
 Consulted numerousanddiverse
businessesin design,marketing,
advertising,branding,web
services,promotion andgeneral
businesspractices.
 Conceptualized,designed,printed
MassageHeights,back to school
collateral and email campaign.
 Worked with McKesson sales
manager to obtain,implement
digital storage,expeditingand
securing crucial documents.
 Successfullycreated marketing
materialsfor Keller Real Estate
agentGreg Vail,maintaining
Keller’s brand standards,while
incorporating Greg’sindividual
brand identity,distinguishinghim
fromother agents.
i-5 Publishing Photo
Editor/Graphic Designer
[October 2015 - January 2016]
 Research,placeand processimage
for publicationsmaintainingbrand,
quality standardsand integrity.
 Edit,formatlayouts and designs
catering to editors,magazine
styles,designersand brands.
 Evaluate,reviewandnegotiate
contractsbringinglegal,editors,
clients and photographers to a
mutual,fairagreement.
 Coordinate,direct,stylize
photoshoots,workingwith
photographersand models,in
studio andon location,specificto
storiesin specialty magazines.
 General Graphic design.
EMAIL
cmr4locals@live.com
949. 607.9147
PORTFOLIO
cmr4locals.com
Here is who you
found…
Cheryl Regan
is an experienced designer, editor,
photographer, digital media
manager and leader.

2. -
Bachelor of Fine Art
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, California (1992)
Digital Media Arts Certificate
Irvine Valley College, California (2012)
Continued Course work
Irvine Valley/Saddleback College/ATEP
 Updateskills,study moderntheories in
design usingtoday’slatestmarketing,
software,technologiesand tools.
 Invaluableexposureand coursework in;
CorporateIdentity,BrandingGraphic,
Motion,Web and PackageDesign,
Typography,FlashAnimation, Social
Media,ImageEditingand Business.
 Produceprofessional level workto add to
my existingexperienceand portfolio
maintainingmy styleandwork esthetic.
Internship
Advanced Technology Education Park
Intern Designer for Media Relations
[August 2010 - December 2011]
 Assets teamfor ATEP Application;
designed display windows,modified
assets,usingexistingelements,
parameters setby ATEP application
designersandbrand standards.
 Designed covers, produced layoutsfor
spring,summer andfall scheduleof classes
maintainingconsistency,bringinga fresh
look to the existingschedule.
 Used photographyand combined design
skillson “No TurningBack”campaign
bringingawarenessto campusexpansion.
 Promoted ATEP campusthrough
community outreach,producing
promotional materialstargetingstudents
and local communitiesfor increased
enrollmentandcampusawareness.
Golden Memories Incorporated
Designer/Traffic Manager
[October 2008- January 2010]
 Design customannouncements
and greeting cardsfor local,
national andinternational clients.
 Worked with staff on work flow,
production,usingmy experience,
skillsin organization to insure
quality andefficiency.
Saddleback Unified School District,
Department of Recreation &
Community Services
Instructor/Consultant
[March 1994-April 2012]
 Over 15 years,experience,
instructingandconsulting in a
variety of software,computers,
operatingsystems, photography,
for businessesandindividuals.
 Develop and adaptclasses to
individual needs,levelsof ability,
diversity inculture,age,gender
and socioeconomicstatus.
 Createinterest,increase
attendancethrough promotional
materialsandreferrals.
Shutterbug Photo Shop
Manager/Customer
Relations/Technician
[June 1982-January 2008]
 Performed duties including;retail
sales,customer service,scan,copy,
reproduce,retouching,photo-
finishingand design assets.
 Promoted to manager,responsible
for staff,production,workflow,
orderingandinventory.
Nonprofits
Pediatric Cancer Research
Foundation/Dana Outrigger
Canoe Club/Crohn’s & Colitis
Foundation
*Skills listed performed for various
events and not all for each nonprofit.
 Photographer, GraphicDesigner
for events and fundraisers.
 Contributingphotographer and
designer for websites,newsletters,
posters,flyersand annual reports.
 Worked closely with families,
doctors andcelebritieseffected by
or supportingPCRF and CCF.
 Designed graphicsfor teeshirts,
hoodies,jerseysand accessories.
 Worked with printersfor press
checks to insurecolor and quality.
Creating a Scene
Owner/Photographer/Designer
[January 1998-May 2011]
 Workingwithvastclientele,
cateringto public,private,
nonprofit,governmentagencies.
 Responsiblefor promotion,
advertising,production,customer
service,book keeping,reputation
brand and imageof a business.
 Contracted to photograph Greek
Mama’s productline,scope
expanded to include;label,web
design,consulting,marketingand
promotion of products.
 Label creation uniqueto Nirvana
Farms specialty food products,
conformingto variouspackage
shapes and sizes,adheringto strict
USDA guidelines.
 Photograph,edit,sizeimagesfor
ws48,Sansoeand RJindustriesfor
useon company websites and
printin Contractor Magazine.
 Createlogos ,design collateral to
promotebusinessesand establish
brandingincluding;OC talent,OC
Ad Site, GlassBlast,Love in Light
Healing,DWTMillwork,
 Event consultant/designerfor
weddings,parties and memorials.
Ableto design concepts quickly
embracinga client’s vision.
Including;invitations,maps,
schedules,announcements,etc…
Current Publishing Corp., Diving
Science & Technology, PADI
Americas
Digital Media Archivist
[April 2009 - January 2010]
 Contracted to updatethesecond
edition of “Lifeon an Ocean
Planet”,marinesciencetextbook
and ancillaryteachingmaterials.
 Organize,coordinate,color
correct,obtain,place,logand
archiveimages.
 Research contractagreements,
copyrightreleaseand accuracy of
pastcontractsfor imageuse,
placementand payment.
 Obtain required documentation.
Negotiatecontracts,payments,
copyrightagreements,adheringto
legal andindustry standards.
 Work with design,legal,science
and editorial staff in production,
communicationand layoutusing
my expertisein photography,
design,digital andPhotoshop.
More than a
Designer…
Cheryl Regan
is an experienced designer, editor,
photographer, digital media
manager and leader.
Education