Karla Rivas

Copy editor, page designer, photo technician

Arcata, CA, USA

Work Experience

The Times-Standard

Copy editor, page designer, photo technician

Responsibilities include page design, copy editing, headline writing, proof reading and photo processing. Also work as a photographer on assignment, assist chief copy editor in training new personnel and manage news desk in her absence. Work in a high pressure environment, meeting multiple deadlines.
April 2011 - Present Arcata, California, United States

Humboldt State University

Graphic designer, print design, photographer

Designed department logo and brochure and other promotional materials for the Critical Race, Gender and Sexuality Department at Humboldt State University. Responsibilities included digital photography; creative and technical work using Adobe Creative Suite 3, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
October 2010 - June 2013 Arcata, California, United States

Education

Humboldt State University (CSU)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Journalism Editorial News

August 2003 - May 2008 Arcata, California, United States

Humboldt State University (CSU)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in English Literary Studies

August 2003 - May 2008 Arcata, California, United States

Languages

Spanish (Fluent),

Skills

Adobe InDesign CS3, Copy Editing, Digital Photography, News Edit Pro IQue 3.5.8, Photo Mechanic 4.4.3.3., QuarkXPress 6.52, Time Management, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Adobe Photoshop CS3,