Mario Díaz

118 Lorraine :: San Antonio, TX 78214 :: 210.557.6906

objective

To obtain a position allowing me to use and expand my skills as a Graphic Designer and Web Developer.

education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (1991) and Bachelor of Arts (1992) in Studio Art with a concentration in Graphic Design from the University of Texas at Austin.

employment history

ESD & Associates :: San Antonio, TX
Graphic Designer, Web Developer :: 8.03–present

Duties include collaboration with up to three team members on concept development, art direction and production logistics of printed materials for clients; meeting strict deadlines and budget constraints in a fast-paced Advertising Agency environment. Web development duties include: management of two team members, art direction, creation and optimization of artwork for desired medium, and set-up and maitainance of Linux hosting servers. Database design and development of corresponding dynamic browser-based information systems. Development includes implementing COTS software, open-source packages as well as building custom designed solutions. Technologies utilized include XHTML, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript, XML, PHP, MySQL, Flash and ActionScript.

Rio Design :: San Antonio, TX
Art Director, Graphic Designer :: 5.97–4.03

Duties included design and production of materials for clients, including magazines, newsletters, invitations, collateral materials, special events packages, direct-mail, packaging and web portals. Collaborated with co-workers on idea generation, concept creation, production logistics, photoshoot art direction and press checks. Responsible for overseeing two junior designers and art direction on various projects. Coordinated planning, design, building and hosting of client web sites.

Kinko’s
Eugene II :: Eugene, OR :: Computer Services Co-Worker :: 5.96–1.97
Kinko’s in the Village :: Houston, TX :: Computer Services Night Time Manager :: 4.95–5.96

Duties included layout of resumes, invitations, flyers, business cards and business proposals. Initiated plans for control of viruses on self-serve and full-serve computers. Coordinated beta-test of new self-serve software package. Introduced quick and efficient methods for layout of repetitive design layouts. Night Time Manager duties included supervision of up to two co-workers, work-flow management, customer service, and communication with other shifts.

Covey Press :: Austin, TX
Letterpress Operator :: 11.92–2.95

Main duties included operation of Kluge, Mielhe vertical and Kelly flatbed presses. Types of jobs included die-cutting, scoring, perforating, numbering, imprinting also foil-stamping and embossing. Other duties included manning Baum folder, collating, padding and preparing print jobs for delivery.

skills

Acquired skills include basic design procedures: concept development, production and logistics. Experience includes art-direction of photoshoots, press-checks and concept presentation. Proficient in the following print design software packages: Quark Xpress, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat. Proficient with the Macintosh OS X—able to trouble-shoot problems and repair using Norton Utilities, Tech Tool, Drive X or Disk Warrior when necessary. Experience using Microsoft Office, as well as Windows OS. Web development skills include proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, Dreamweaver and HomeSite. Proficient in XHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, XML, MySQL, Flash and Actionscript. Also familiar with LINUX operating systems and web server software.