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Creative Services Specialist II

Specialist & Consultant

I am a graphic designer/ creative specialist living and working in San Diego.

• Responsible for the creation of web and print graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for all aspects of the company including social media content, vehicle graphics, billboards, magazine advertisements, posters and more
• Assists in keeping website content up to date on Wordpress managed websites
• Manages, creates and posts content on major social media platforms
• Obtains quotes and coordinates the ordering of print material
• Works alongside Marketing & Communication Director to create a unified brand
identity
• Shoots, edits and produces videos for television, the web and social media
• Creates newsletters and annual report publications, including creating the layout, typography, photography, creating infographics and writing copy.

• Responsible for the creation of graphics, logos and illustrations for apparel, print
and web using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and CorelDRAW
• Designed print marketing material including brochures, business cards, posters,
catalogs, magazine features and ads, and large scale items like banners and signs
on both digital and offset printers.
• Sent proofs of completed designs to customers and clients for approval prior to
printing any orders
• Responsible for proofreading and editing all documents and designs
• Responsible for all other PrePress aspects of the printing process
• Responsible for Color Separations and Film Printing for Screen Printing including
4-Color Process Designs
• Maintained organized filing system for completed designs

Graphic Designer

Created graphics for a variety of media including print, the web, events, signage, murals, newsletters and more. Notable clients include Volcom, the NAACP, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Hodad's  Restaurant and the Ocean Beach Brewery.


•	Managed finances and paperwork for family of four professional surfers (John John, Nathan, Ivan and Alex Florence)
-       Managed Shipping and Receiving
-       Took care of general errands
-       Answered phone calls and emails 
•	Scheduled meetings and travels
•	Tutored three school aged professional surfers in all subjects
•	Scheduled daily lessons and homework
•	Helped students navigate online school portal and submit assignments online
•	Assisted students with trouble areas and tailored lessons to their individual needs

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Nicole Dodson is a Creative Services Specialist II at Goodwill in San Diego, CA.

Nicole Dodson — Creative Services Specialist II at Goodwill

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