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Education
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Wilfreda Garcia

Wilfreda Garcia

ARTIST
Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

Hard worker and experienced in problem-solving, service and time management. Aiming to leverage my abilities – (from-concept-to-print) to successfully fill the role in your company.

A highly motivated Pre-press specialist with professional experience in creating visually stunning and imaginative works of art. Possesses a strong understanding of visual art and design principles, as well as an exceptional eye for detail and color. Works well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and result-driven with passion for growth and an attitude of “never-stop-learning”.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

PREPRESS SPECIALIST

Graphic Packaging New Zealand Limited
10.2006 - Current
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
  • Display strong attention to detail when finishing works by adding intricate details
  • Contributed creative and original ideas toward art production and development
  • High end image retouching and color manipulation
  • Exhibited high levels of self-motivation when working without supervision
  • Proficient in using Photoshop, ESKO and Heidelberg Prinect Cockpit

VISUAL ARTIST

Wilfreda.rtworks
04.2006 - Current
  • I specialise in expressive custom portrait oil painting from photos. DM me for portrait commissions and pricing.

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESINER

San Miguel Corporation
02.1989 - 12.2005
  • Developed innovative designs mainly for packaging and other print materials including logos, brochures, and adverts
  • Conceptualized and produced detailed illustrations for packaging and promotional materials
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality projects.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Advertising -

Santo Tomas University
01.1986

Skills

  • Prepress
  • Color Theory
  • Visual Art Creation
  • Superb attention to details
  • Composition
  • Creative Capabilities
  • Graphic Design
  • Oil Painting
  • Photographic Editing
  • Superb organizational skills
  • Image Retouching Abilities
  • Color Correction Techniques
  • Packaging Design Knowledge
  • Prepress software expertise
  • Color Correction
  • Offset printing knowledge
  • Adobe Creative Suite mastery
  • Quality Control Processes
  • Proficient in ESKO PRINECT
  • Digital imposition proficiency

Personal Information

  • Title: GRAPHIC DESIGNER | PRE-PRESS SPECIALIST | VISUAL ARTIST
  • Nationality: New Zealand

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PREPRESS SPECIALIST - Graphic Packaging New Zealand Limited
10.2006 - Current
VISUAL ARTIST - Wilfreda.rtworks
04.2006 - Current
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESINER - San Miguel Corporation
02.1989 - 12.2005
Santo Tomas University - Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Advertising,
Wilfreda GarciaARTIST