Karen Martinez is a graphic design assistant and freelancer seeking new opportunities. She has a BA in Studio Art from Cal State Long Beach with an emphasis in graphic design. Her experience includes graphic design work for Vista Paint Corp, instructional aiding for CVUHSD, tutoring and mentoring for YESS, and medical records roles. She is proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office, and speaks English and Spanish.

1. Karen Martinez
E X P E R I E N C E
P R O F E S S I O N A L S K I L L SL A N G U A G E S
VOLUNTEER/PAID WORKEDUCATION
GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT/
FREELANCE
Vista Paint Corp
Fulerton CA
INTRUCTIONAL AIDE
CVUHSD
Lawndale CA
TUTOR/MENTOR
www.foundationccc.org
(YESS program)
Torrance CA
MEDICAL RECORDS
Torrance Family Practice/
Atlas Pain Mangt.
Torrance CA
CAL STATE LONG BEACH
BA Studio Art
Emphasis in Graphic Design
CLUB Z! IN HOME TUTORING
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
MICROSOFT
ENGLISH
SPANISH
LOCATION
Downey, CA
MOBILE
(310) 971-1301
EMAIL
kdm.graphics@gmail.com
Quick Learner, work well independently and in
groups. Computer literate, friendly, organized
and resposible. Use good judgment in
performance of work required.
**References available upon request.
Work side by side the Marketing Director. Design companys logs,
banners & flyers. Photo edit and color match on a daily bases. Perform
clerical work and assist Represenitives.Create visuals to communicate
clients messages in the most effective way possible. Use media such as
print and electronic media using color, type, photography, and layout
techniques. Create layouts for magazines, catalogs and posters.
To make a difference. I am my own unique person that can
contribute a great deal based on my past experiences and
knowledge I have aquired over the years, all for the growth and
benefit of the company.
Tutored foster youths 14 and 15 year olds. Tutored in subjects: Math
and English and served as a mentor and prepared them for the High
School Exit Exam
Organized fundraising for clubs/special events. Worked in the
computer lab assisting youth/adults with computer software/internet.
Co-taught and prepped for daily lessons along with instructor.
Interacted with 9th-12th graders, encouraged them to plan for their
future/mentored them. Filled in for teacher when needed or required,
performing clerical duties as well.
Constant Filing, assisted patients and co-workers. Multitasked: Faxing,
phone calls, inputting patient information into computer database,
prepped charts and organized patient information. Dealt with
patients and doctors by phone and in person. Ran front office and
verified/confirmed appointments.
Tutored elementary through middle
school students in subjects such as
math & reading comprehension
AVID TUTOR
Interacted with 7th and 8th graders
serve as a role model helping them
plan their future