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Steven Silva

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Corning, Ca 96021
http://www.silvamultimedia.com

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ssilva8888 AT gmail DOT com

Objective

To find a job in my field that will utilize my skills and talents. I am interested in multimedia and Print ready graphics but am always open to learn new things and take hold of new challenges.

Skills

Graphic Design
Web Design
I Can Operate a 75watt Epilog Laser Engraver
Know how to operate a friction-feed vinyl plotter and have operated a wood router in a sign shop.
I am also proficient in the use of the following software: Adobe Pagemaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Director, Shockwave Internet Studio, Dreamweaver, Freehand, Acrobat, Quark Express, In-Design, Flash, Adobe After FX, 3D Studio Max, Corel Draw and Excel


Experience

Awards Company, 424 Nord Ave, Chico, Ca, Graphic Designer, Laser Engraver, June, 2009 - May 2010
Designing of various artwork for clients to be engraved using a 75 watt Epilog Laser Engraver or Vision Rotary Engraver. Job also involved the assembly of trophies, plaques and other items for clientele. As well as help customers on the retail end by taking orders and operating a cash register.

New Times Media Group, 1010 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, Ca, Graphic Designer, Sept, 2004 - December 2008
Building and designing newspaper ads for clients, also pre-flight of and preparation of the newspaper for print and publication. In December 2005, I assumed the responsibility of maintaining and updating, on a weekly basis, the content for both of the New Times Media Group's websites which are: http://www.newtimes-slo.com and http://www.santamariasun.com Job Included Extensive work with Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Freehand, Quark Express, In-Design and Adobe Acrobat.

Personally Yours, 4869 South Bradley Rd. Suite B30 Santa Maria, Ca, Graphic Designer, June, 2003 - September, 2004
Designing of various print and production graphics for use on t-shirts coffee cups and computer mousepads. Job also included the use of an Epilog 75 watt laser engraver to produce photo and laser charms. I also worked a heat transfer press to apply graphics to T-shirts and mousepads. Sublimation equiptment was also used to apply graphic elements to coffee cups. Job Included extensive work with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw and Photo Grave engraving software. I pioneered many fields here including new product design and developing a system to apply photographs to charms.

Next Day Signs, 1935 S. Broadway Santa Maria, Ca, Graphic Designer, June, 2001 - June, 2003
Design signs on the computer using Gerber Omega Composer Software, and Corel Draw. Duties included designing layouts and vinyl lettering for signs, banners and vehicles

Round Table Pizza, 412 Grande Ave Arroyo Grande, Ca, Cook/Delivery Driver, October, 1999 - June, 2001
Prep, Cook, Delivery Driver and Assist in Training of New Employees........Also do dishes and help clean up restaurant at the end of the shift.


Education

Allan Hancock College, 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, Ca,
GPA: 2.8 Graphic Communications Technology & 3D Animation (30 credits) Jan, 1999 - Aug, 2001

Pima Community College, 2202 W. Anklam Rd, Tuscon, Az,
GPA: 2.7 Computer Science Technology (24 credits) Jan, 1990 - Aug, 1992

Al Collins Graphic Design School, 1140 S Priest Dr , Tempe, Az,
GPA: 2.8 Graphic Design (Certificate of Completion) Jan, 1986 - Jan 1987

I designed poster for the Morro Bay Harbor Festival, which was selected and used as the official Morro Bay Harbor Festival Poster for 2002 and was awarded a $1,000 design contract.

Achievements

I have done production graphics for Tom Neuman of http://www.wildware.net on an interactive Kiosk title "Avian Adventures in the Dunes". This was developed for the Dunes Center in Guadalupe, Ca

Additional Achievements

I currently do freelance work designing webpages, and doing logo work, I have been operating my own freelance web design company since 2001 at http://www.silvamultimedia.com

References Available Upon Request