Karla Rivas
Copy editor, page designer, photo technician
Arcata, CA, USAWork 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,