1. 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.
Experience
Macpeople Sydney, Australia
Contract 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, MN
Graphic 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, MN
Contract 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, MN
Contract 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, MN
Marketing 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.
www.cristinap.com
info@cristinap.com
651.206.9974Cristina Perez
Education
5/2012
Graphic Design: Print Media A.A.S. degree
Web and Interactive Media Studies Core Certificate
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MN
GPA: 4.0
Student Design Collective, Public Relations
Co-Chair of FUSE: Design Portfolio Show
5/2008
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Winona, MN
GPA: 3.5
Psi Chi National Honor Society, Dean’s List,
Dance Team, Study Abroad–Italy