[ skillSheet ] – Jenn Garcia

Graphic and Motion Designer

A resourceful professional possessing a hard core work and learning ethic: just keep learning.

It all started with a marker…I am a 15+ year creative who has had the pleasure of working with many different people on many various projects. As a philomath, I approach every situation as a learning experience, looking to add to my skillset and always aim to be a dependable asset to my team. I possess many skills, and am always looking for the right combination to excel and create great work.

Able to learn and absorb new software and situations quickly; excellent multitasker; ability to work well with others or independently; can lift up to 60lbs, types 83+ words per minute

Professional Experience

Concepted and completed printed, physical and online materials for presentations, sales meetings, online trade shows, company website, vendors and retailers, advertisers and social media, prepared and formatted artwork to numerous specifications for export to print and packaging vendors as well as online formatting for state label review and approval status, liasoned with SMI management across the nation, created 3D mock-up products for sales presentations, managers, full in-house displays, etc., created email and online advertisements directed at the new company marketing targets (millennials), created first (in 47 year history of the Company) motion graphics/2d animation pieces for online advertising campaigns and messaging; animation team of ONE, first woman to animate at SMI

Substitute Teacher,
September 2019 – Present, Greater Los Angeles Area
Creative, Patient, and energetic teaching candidate seeking long term employment opportunities. Highly Resourceful. Attentive, capable of explaining lessons to students of all skill levels. Excellent communication skills, and determined to help pupils fully realize and utilize the educational opportunities available to them.

Chief Creative Officer JennGarcia Design
May 2011 – Present
Graphic Design; Print; Packaging; Sound recording and editing; Photo Editing; Image Retouching; Videography; Data Transfer; Video editing. Clients past and present include: SRO Nightclub, C2K Nightclub, Studio 54 Nightclub, Simple Green/Sunshine Makers DBA, DJ Keith Christopher (LV), IATSE Local 80, Teamster Horsemen Chapter 42 North, Inkline Design, Lara Enterprise Inc., thelocolife.org via YouTube; locodrone.org; Century Products; Lexus of Cerritos; Sons of Liberty;

Personal Assistant
Lara Enterprise
April 2012 – April 2019

Duties include but not limited to: Attend meetings on client’s behalf; take dictation; planning, organizing and managing personal events; obtainment and delivery of necessary supplies as the principal’s representative to on set locations; conducting research on the internet; Designing and preparing correspondence on the principal’s behalf; preparing thorough Medical Kit List for employers and Kit Rental fees for other medics; managing and reviewing ﬁling and ofﬁce systems; typing documents; creating stationery and maintaining ofﬁce equipment; maintain household neatness and cleanliness; caregiver to pets and client himself; personal runner

Courier
Day Star Couriers
October 2018 – January 2019

Delivering medications and prescriptions from pharmacy to patients at their personal homes, facilities, hospices, assisted residences, clinics and hospitals all over Los Angeles County, an over 4,700 square mile range.

Assistant, Graphic Designer & Social Media
Century Products
July 2018 – September 2018

Personal Assistant – Keeps/Organizes/Assembles personal and professional paperwork for numerous business ventures. Uses graphic design software to produce graphic art and visual materials for sales floor, promotions, advertisements, and informative and instructional material through a variety of media outlets. Uses Editing Software to edit videos related to product and product applications, posting said videos to company website, and company social media applications.

Receptionist and Product Specialist
Lexus of Cerritos – AutoNation
Nov 2017 – July 2018

Meet and greet customers in a professional manner
Operate multi-line switchboard telephone and sidecar system
Provide basic information to callers who have general questions regarding vehicle models, special packages and features
Assist General and Overall Sales Managers with various clerical duties as needed
Maintain cleanliness of sales floor and front desk, filing, friendly, professional and courteous.

Loaner Vehicle Associate
Lexus of Cerritos – AutoNation
Nov 2016 – Nov 2017

Manages Lexus Loaner fleet of over 110 vehicles worth over $1.2 million
Maintains fuel levels, maintenance and care for loaner vehicles
Works with Service Manager, Service Drive Manager, Service Advisors, Mechanics, Porters, Detailers
Provides Lexus brand vehicles to Service and Sales guests
Aids guests in moving vital items into Loaner vehicles such as wheelchairs and numerous heavy items to aid guest
Constantly strives to provide best suited vehicle for guests, especially those with disabilities

Order Entry and Processing, West Coast
The Carlstar Group
May 2015 – December 2015

Order Entry into EDI system via email and fax from numerous customers from across the U.S. including Discount Tire, America’s Tire Co., Jegs and Les Schwab. Handles all incoming orders and provides the customer with information on tires and wheels. Check inventory to make sure requested product is available and in which of our warehouse locations, computes and enters price and any appropriate discounts; informs customer of shipping date and any possible delays; notifies appropriate department of order and shipping date; reviews orders for accuracy and completion; files copies of all orders received.

jennx@jenngarciadesign.com

Updated 6/22