my resume - Alicia Carvalho

Alicia Carvalho
Vancouver based Graphic Designer & Front-End Developer
PHONE | 778-686-3214
E-MAIL | [email protected]
ONLINE PORTFOLIO | www.alicia-carvalho.com
Profile
PERSONAL&PROFESSIONAL
Energetic and flexible professional designer with an innovative and passionate approach to design. A hardworking individual who thrives on challenges
and goes above and beyond by means of flexibility and perseverance. Strong communication skills and excellent multitasking in fast paced environments
enhanced by experience in customer service, as well as working closely with clients. Freelance designer and Co-founder of Print&Pixel, a creative studio
which helps local and international startups build a strong identity and web presence.
SKILLS
Design | Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Lightroom, preparing files for press
Web Development | Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Wordpress
Other | Microsoft Office, digital and SLR cameras, Subversion, fluent in English, German and Portuguese
FReelance
Wild Rice Modern Chinese Cuisine
Re-design of menus, creation of all marketing and promotional materials for two locations for print and online social media campaigns. Print material
includes invites, business cards, stickers, handbills, comment cards and large scale signage, preparing files for print. www.wildricevancouver.com
My City Photos
Creation of identity, graphics and marketing material for company. Composition of custom client photo books. Design, layout and maintenance of company
site, as well as social media updates for twitter and facebook. www.mycityphotos.ca
The Cheaper Show
Further developement on current website, modifying wordpress template and updating layouts and content. www.thecheapershow.com
Simply Irresistible Desserts
Logo creation and branding across social media, design and development of portfolio site with integrated blog. www.simplyirresistibledesserts.com
Metier Consulting
Junior Developer, creation of error pages using HTML and CSS. Management of CMS. www.metierconsulting.net
The Change Agency
Created a logo and business card as well as invoices and stationary. www.thechangeagency.ca
Go 2 Gal
Designed a double sided flyer for markting purposes. www.g2gal.com
design Experience
Escents Aromatherapy
DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER | JUNE 2012 – PRESENT
Manage all aspects of the company website including but not limited to graphic design, analytics, updates, maintenance, sales reports, eblasts, content
management, photography etc. Provide conceptual art direction to support the marketing team in terms of graphic design, visual content, creation of
marketing collateral across print and web applications, including social media and blog. www.escentsaromatherapy.com
Print & Pixel
CO-FOUNDER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER | JANUARY 2012 – PRESENT
Creative services for local and international startups. Design and development for print, web and social media platforms for promotional and marketing
materials. Marketing and blog managment consultation. Responsible for full design process, create project outlines, content managment, custom estimates
and project completions.
King George International College
JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER | OCTOBER 2010 – APRIL 2011
Re-design and production of all curriculum material. Art direction, layout and type setting of a variety of school books. Fine-tuning and editing stock
photography and creation of authentic illustrations. Worked independently on a number of projects, learning to prioritize and multitask. www.kgic.ca
Modern Dog Magazine
INTERN GRAPHIC DESIGNER | MAY 2010 – SEPTEMBER 2010
Created online and print material for Fall issue. Assisted in composing the magazine, typesetting, photo editing, adjusting layout and preparing files for
print.Design of marketing materials such as handouts, flyers, insert and outserts. Adjusting print articles to web, handling website updates and creating
online banners and ads. www.moderndogmagazine.com
The Artona Group, Vancouver, BC
STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER | SEPTEMBER 2009 – FEBRUARY 2010
Photographed graduating high school students in a variety of studio settings. Gained technical and creative photography skills, working in teams and under
tight deadlines. www.artonagroup.com
relevant Experience
The Firewood Cafe
ASSISTING MANAGER | JUNE 2009 – JULY 2012
Providing excellent customer service in a fast paced environment, daily cash handling, bank deposits and cashouts. Server, kitchen help and order entry
for pick up and delivery orders.
Body Talk on 9th
STORE CLERK | JUNE 2007 – JUNE 2008
Customer service, merchandising, inventory control, balanced daily cash, opening and closing of the store.
Hotel Vila Gale Ampalius
RECREATION ASSISTANT | JUNE – AUGUST 2006
Customer service, booking tennis lessons, renting out rackets and towels, inventory controll, organizing swimming pool area, managing activities for
kids and families.
Post Secondary Education
Langara College
WEB MARKETING CERTIFICATE | MAY 2012 – PRESENT
Website Design Introduction
Running your own Web Business
Content Strategy and Development
Introduction to Analytics
Web Analytics
The Art Institute of Vancouver
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND FOUNDATION DIPLOMA | JULY 2008 – MARCH 2010
Focused on research, conceptual development, curriculum included:
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Colour Theory
Art History
Advanced Typography
Advanced Photoshop
Advanced Illustrator
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InDesign
Photography
Packaging
Print Pre-press
Advertising
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Web Development
Dreamweaver
Flash
Art Direction