Raven Herrera has over 5 years of experience in graphic design, production art, and management. She has worked as an in-house artist providing gallery support, as a lead artist creating marketing materials for a supermarket chain, and as a retail store manager. She is highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and seeks a collaborative, creative work environment where she can strengthen a company's marketing through graphic design.

1. Assistant Director Part Time Apr 2015 - Present
Okay Spark Gallery, Norfolk VA
In-house artist, providing assistance with gallery curation, graphic design,
gallery maintenance and event planning.
Production Artist/Advertising Specialist Apr 2013 - Apr 2015
Ivie Marketing Solutions Inc., Virginia Beach, VA
• Lead artist in-house with client, Farm Fresh Supermarkets, in a
team based dynamic with marketing director, corporate creative/
advertising support & product vendors to provide digital & print
branded design for marketing purposes.
• Responsibilities include creative concept development, execution,
preflight & packaging for in-store magazine Fresh Ideas, weekly ad
circulars, newspaper runs & digital assets for social media & website,
Store Manager Sep 2010 - Oct 2012
Lynn's Hallmark. Colonial Heights, VA
Manage specialty store with average 20+ employees, create signage,
implement corporate guidelines, train, hire, develop policies & procedures.
Platforms & Applications
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite 6, Acrobat, Bridge & all leading
word processing, FTP & media duplication software on both Mac & PC
platforms. Working knowledge of Dreamweaver, Adobe Aftereffects, Flash
and Excel.
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A highly skilled designer, production
artist and manager seeking a position in
a collaborative, creative environment.
“My goals are to strengthen your company’s creative marketing and to be an
integral part of fulfilling both your short and long term business objectives.”
571.244.6564 mobile
Portfolio: www.krop.com/ravenherrera/resume/
Fine Art Portfolio: www.ravenherrera.com
raven@ravenherrera.com
Education
• BFA Communication Arts & Design
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA Aug 2005 - May 2009
Graduate Summa Cum Laude,
First Ranking for School of the Arts.
• Illustration Academy Program
Ringling College of Art & Design
Sarasota, FL May 2008 - Jul 2008
Skills
• Exceptionally skilled translator of concept
& written material into developed visual
presentations.
• Outstanding creative visual, written & verbal
communication skills; meticulous attention
to detail.
• Highly personable, fun to work with, excellent
organizational abilities, team leadership.
• Experienced knowledge of managing and
signing a retail environment.