Melissa Williams

Graphic Design/Drafting

Phoenix, AZ, USA
Melissa has been working in the architectural graphic design field for almost 15 years, focusing in design and fabrication of signage. Working for major architectural, entertainment and signage fabrication companies, she has experienced the signage process from concept to installation. She provides photography and graphic design for her workplace.

After 10 years since graduating college, Melissa has returned to school and worked on improving her professional skills, including learning Adobe InDesign, and web design. She has learned Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML, and CSS and uses her knowledge in the development of her jewelry business.

Melissa also has experience running a small business in jewelry design, and provides her own graphic and packaging design and photography. She is currently selling on three online stores. She manages all of her social media promotion, including her own blog, Facebook fan page, Twitter and Flickr.

Specialties
Graphic design, signage and architectural graphics, photography, social media and signage code requirements for LAFD, ADA and California Title 24.

Work Experience

Vision Engraving & Routing Systems

Graphic Designer

February 2013 - Present Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Vomar Products

Graphic Design/Drafting

February 2004 - February 2012 Canoga Park, California, United States

Gensler

Environmental Graphic Designer

March 2000 - December 2000 Santa Monica, California, United States

Walt Disney Imagineering

Enviornmental Graphic Designer

May 1996 - March 2000 Glendale, California, United States

Education

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor's in Art, Emphasis on Graphic Design

Graduated May, 1998
August 1995 - December 1997 Northridge, California, United States

Ball State University

n/a

Studied graphic design, fine art, and French
August 1993 - May 1995 Muncie, Indiana, United States