I am a passionate graphic designer with a strong background in marketing and advertising. I work with different types of media and I challenge myself in each project I am involved. I am specially interested in branding, advertising, digital art, photography and illustration. Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design - Holmesglen Institute of Tafe Adobe CS5 - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro, Motion, Compresor MS Office - Apple iWork References available upon request Profile Work Experience Education Recognition Skills Studio76 Artist Group - Graphic Designer • Concept & design development of advertising campaigns for print and web publications. • High-end retouching and photo manipulation for commercial and commissioned projects. • Video editing for showreels, promotional videos and short films. • Layout design for brochures, catalogues, books and stationary. • Development of branding projects. Feb 2010 - Present • Completed a variety of print and web design projects: corporate identities, promotional brochures, print ads and campaigns. • Collaborate with clients to solidify the project brief and devise appropriate marketing strategy for their business. • Worked and collaborated in diverse web projects. • Developed commissioned illustrations with different types of media. Freelance - Graphic Designer May 2008 - Present • Managed and coordinated new marketing projects involving costs, customer relations and project management in a team environment. • Coordinated marketing and advertising campaigns from concept to completion. • Trained and supported team members. Coremar - Marketing Coordinator Sep 2003 - May 2008 Feb 2009 - Nov 2010 Melbourne Design Awards - Finalist in Corporate Identity Category 2010 Southern Packaging Awards - Bronze in Label Design Category 2010 DG Design Competition - Notable Entry 2009 International Advertising Association IAA - Diploma in Marketing Communications 2008 Bachelor Degree in Marketing & Advertising - Politécnico Grancolombiano Feb 2002 - Nov 2007 Diploma in Communications - Politécnico Grancolombiano Feb 2007 - Nov 2007 Illustration - Ink, colour pencils and pastels. David Fajardo 3/64 Powell Street Yarraville VIC 3013 Mobile: 0403 052 189 [email protected]