Yvonne Alexandra Santiago
Graphic Designer
San Juan, Puerto RicoI am a graphic designer with four years of experience. I have worked in different industries as a designer, ie: internet radio, ad agencies, e-commerce, non-profits, and as a freelancer. My love of travel and personal history of moving around a great deal has helped me easily adapt to any situation and be prepared for any outcome. I enjoy getting out of my comfort zone, am driven to learn, consider myself resourceful, and not afraid to take risks. Setting goals for myself is a daily habit. and I am always looking to expand my skill set. Currently I am diving into front-end developing and UX. My concerns are education, the environment, community,social impact, music, and new technology.
Work Experience
Brands Of Puerto Rico
Graphic Designer
* Spearheaded development and implementation of a style guide in order to create brand consistency for start-up agency.
* Improved overall corporate identity by working closely with senior management to redesign and upgrade website for visual impact, brand identification and user experience. Created consistent visuals, layouts and designs for website, e-mail stationery and printed marketing collateral.
* Reorganized and improved quality of product photography through upgrading equipment and improving photo editing processes.
* Oversaw freelance graphics talent on special projects.
* Improved overall corporate identity by working closely with senior management to redesign and upgrade website for visual impact, brand identification and user experience. Created consistent visuals, layouts and designs for website, e-mail stationery and printed marketing collateral.
* Reorganized and improved quality of product photography through upgrading equipment and improving photo editing processes.
* Oversaw freelance graphics talent on special projects.
October 2014
- December 2014
Puerto Rico
Badillo Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi
Freelance Digital Graphic Designer
* Collaborated with copywriters, account managers and project managers to deploy marketing and advertising campaigns and strategies for renowned corporations such as Trident, Scion, Toyota, Nabisco, Gillette and Pantene.
Puerto Rico
Basura Cero Puerto Rico
Graphic Designer
* Initiated a visual campaign using social media, flyers and posters to highlight the benefits and imperative nature of sustainability.
* Promoted video competition through envisioning, developing and creating a series of posters, website graphics and other visuals.
* Researched the topic of zero waste and sustainable living extensively; developed infographics that synthesized the statistical data and made it easily understood and impactful to a college-age audience.
* Promoted video competition through envisioning, developing and creating a series of posters, website graphics and other visuals.
* Researched the topic of zero waste and sustainable living extensively; developed infographics that synthesized the statistical data and made it easily understood and impactful to a college-age audience.
June 2014
- July 2014
Puerto Rico
Eltaller.de
Executive Assistant
eltaller.de is a non profit organization in Puerto Rico. Their mission is to educate and promote new alternative ideas for cultural development.They promote self management in artists with the purpose of directing them to the world of art.
Managed social media.
Documented projects and meetings.
Managed social media.
Documented projects and meetings.
March 2014
- Present
Puerto Rico
SCAD Radio
Web Director
* Dramatically increased user engagement through revamping website layout and content, adding interactive plugins to encourage user feedback and redesigning format to streamline navigation.
* Worked collaboratively with marketing department to coordinate web changes and visual elements with rebranding efforts.
* Organized, updated and maintained content; wrote and developed content regularly.
* Recognized for website excellence by the Society for Collegiate Journalists and named Best Website among nationwide intercollegiate broadcasting systems.
* Worked collaboratively with marketing department to coordinate web changes and visual elements with rebranding efforts.
* Organized, updated and maintained content; wrote and developed content regularly.
* Recognized for website excellence by the Society for Collegiate Journalists and named Best Website among nationwide intercollegiate broadcasting systems.
March 2012
- March 2013
Georgia, United States
Mentes Puertorriquenas En Accion
Graphic Designer
Designed a brochure.
Designed graphics for website.
Designed graphics for website.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Education
Savannah College Of Art And Design (SCAD)
BFA Graphic Design
Minor in Photography &
Minor in Vocal Performance
Minor in Vocal Performance
September 2011
- Present
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Languages
Español (Native),
English (Native),
Awards
Skills
Adobe Dreamweaver,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Audacity,
Digital And Film Photography,
Hand Lettering,
Microsoft Office,
Photo Manipulation,
Social Media Management,
Social Media Networking,
WordPress,