Caitlin Azevedo

Cait. Graphic Design

San Ramon, CA, USA
Hi! My name is Caitlin, but you can call me Cait. I have a light-hearted, fun and whimsical personality but am serious when it comes to my work. The twenty-three years (and counting) I have spent as an equestrian have taught me to be responsible, conscientious, and disciplined; these traits have carried over into my creative process. Utilizing my attention to minute detail, strong conceptualization abilities and communicative skills, I produce compositions that truly display the authentic identity of the individual, company or organization I am designing for.

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer

June 2013 - Present

Kilham Farm

Assistant Trainer

Managed 55 horses (turnout schedule, exercise schedule, giving medicine, overall care as needed). Taught 5-7 lessons with 20-25 students a day (two - three times a week). Coordinated/communicated with vets, farriers, clients, workers, website inquiries, scheduled visits for potential clients and giving tours. Managed supplies & ordered more as needed. Groomed, tacked-up, rode, lunged, schooled 5-7 horses per day. Built and updated the new website along with implementing new scheduling system. Created email campaigns and templates to keep clients up-to-date on events and schedules.
July 2020 - August 2022

Full Spectrum Analytics

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Researched industry news, competitors and general updates for
social media posts; designed and posted content accordingly. Coordinated for trade shows, including but not limited to: logistics, promotional items, design materials, and booth setup. Worked with web devs and sales team on layout, redesign and content for new website and marketing materials. Produced, organized and distributed all design-related materials; ordered promotional items and internal stock as needed.
April 2019 - March 2020 California, United States

Lightwave Laser

Graphic Design & Marketing

Updated and designed the comprehensive yearly catalog in both print and web formats. Organized, created and posted content for social media platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook. Carried out production art in a quick, efficient manner. Upheld close communication with sale and production teams to ensure a smooth process from quote to finalized product
April 2018 - March 2019 California, United States

Maciel Printing

Graphic Designer

Rebranded for a modern look, with it, established a brand guide. Developed internal collateral and structure such as design and layout for the new website, packaging, comprehensive sample kits, presentation folders, brochures, along with other materials. Operated the Xerox Colorpress 1000i, Duplo DC-616 PRO Slit/Cut/Crease; maintained orders from production to shipping. Consulted with customers over the phone, answered questions, and met with them in person to discuss their ideas and vision. Designed external projects for customers ranging from
pre-press and redesign, to products such as business cards, postcards, vinyl, etc. from concept to finish. Worked in software such as PressWise, EFI - Fiery.
2017 - 2018 California, United States

Sonoma Promotional Solutions

Production Designer

Created and edited a numerous amounts of projects, all of which included a large variety of promotional items. Communicated regularly with Account Executives, the graphics team, and factories located overseas to perfect products. Maintained brand consistency while creating refreshing layouts to keep up with current trends.
2016 - 2017 California, United States

Acuitus

Graphic Artist

Communicated and worked with Engineers and Content Authors
to ensure mutual understanding on both sides of graphic output. Created and edited an extensive amount of graphics in a timely, efficient manner. Managed and archived files for all graphic related items. Offered thoughts and solutions for past, present and future issues through frequently scheduled meetings.
2014 - 2016 California, United States

Buster's Vision Nonprofit, Inc.

Assc. Marketing/Communications Project Manager

Worked on the Marketing & Communications team at Buster's Vision Nonprofit, Inc. creating designs and illustrations as needed and maintained social media presence.
2013 - 2014 California, United States

The Art Institute Of California – Silicon Valley

Assistant for Career Services

Helped with tasks such as poster and flyer designs for school-related events, maintained job board postings, and edited and created up-to-date paperwork for future employees/employers.
January 2013 - December 2013 California, United States

Public Advocates

Art Director, Design Team

Worked with and managed design team to create designs for t-shirts, internal collateral and marketing materials. Frequently communicated with client to ensure overall direction and maintain brand consistency.
January 2012 - December 2012 California, United States

Education

The Art Institute Of California - Silicon Valley

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design

September 2010 - December 2013 Sunnyvale, California, United States

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Branding, Collateral, Communication, Conceptualizing, Digital Photography, Editorial Design, Illustrations, Layout Design, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Packaging, Press Operator, Printing, Typography, Visual Design, Writing,