Elizabeth French
Freelance Graphic Designer, Photographer
Orange, CA, USA
(949)547-6318
www.elizabethfrenchphoto.com
A confident and creative designer who is self-motivated, self-sufficient and comes to you with a strong background in both print and digital media. Elizabeth has worked extensively in the surf, education, and church ministry industries producing high end business to business and consumer facing designs. She is detail oriented, and has a comprehensive understanding of Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator and the latest web technologies. Possessing a get it done attitude while not compromising on quality, means that she will always maximise the impact of any marketing material. As a hard working and ambitious individual she has no problem following instructions from senior designers and customers. She thrives off of feedback and values working with others as a team on projects.
Work Experience
Chapman University
Graphic Design Assistant
Designed flyers, posters, logos and other necessary print products of the Department of Student Engagement. Worked collaboratively on the conceptualization and implementation of designs while sustaining and developing my own aesthetic.
July 2015
- November 2015
California, United States
Jacks Surfboards
Sales Associate
Established relationships with customers, sold merchandise, folded clothes, managed displays, ran the register, transferred products to our other store locations, excellence customer service, cleaned, promoted products and advertised.
May 2011
- November 2011
California, United States
Personal Assistance
Personal Assistant
Writing documents, book keeping, running errands, managing and reviewing filing and office systems, taking dictation, travel research, planning and organizing events, answering calls, active listening, organizing office space, and internet research.
January 2013
- August 2013
California, United States
Hobie Surf Shop
Sales Assoicate
Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service, Assessed customers needs and provided assistance and information on product features, welcomed customers to the store and answer their queries, followed and achieved department’s sales goals, went the extra mile to drive sales, Maintained in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas, actively sought out customers in store, remained knowledgeable on products.
August 2013
- November 2014
California, United States
Keith & Mary Hudson Ministries
Graphic Designer
Lead graphic artist in charge of creating, prototyping, designing and executing ideas for conferences and events, creating marketing materials, social media content, and flyers. Also was the social media manager of all social media accounts.
May 2015
- July 2016
United States
Education
Saddleback College
Associate in Arts : Fine Arts and Humanities
August 2013
- May 2015
Mission Viejo, California, United States
Chapman University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
August 2015
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Orange, California, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Beginner),
Skills
Adobe Bridge,
Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Indesign,
Adobe Photoshop,
Branding,
Editorial Design,
Image Editing,
Lightroom,
Microsoft Office,
Packaging Design,
Photography,
Print Design,
UI Design ,
UX Design,
Web Design,