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Education: California State University, Long Beach, CA
Master of Fine Arts Degree - May 1981
Major: Art - Drawing and Painting Specialty
Minor: Photography
California State University, Long Beach, CA
Bachelor of Arts Degree - December 1975
Major: Art - Drawing and Painting Specialty
Minor: Photography
El Camino Community College, Gardena, CA
Associate of Arts Degree - June 1973
Major: Art

Credential:
California Community College Credential in Fine and Applied Arts

Job History:
Loyola Marymount University, Cal State University Long Beach: Nov 1996-present
Teacher: Computer Graphics, Video Production, Web Design, numerous graphics programs.
The Aerospace Corporation: August 1987-present
Multimedia Artist: activities include creation of multimedia presentations including CD ROM and desktop presentations, and video production. Other responsibilities include design and creation of high visibility corporate publications, especially those for external public relations and marketing, including brochures, manuals, posters, corporate reports, etc., and signage and display work. I prepare comprehensive designs and layouts and guide and assist customers in the selection of appropriate design solutions and reproduction techniques consistent with specifications and needs, considering cost, schedule,and quality tradeoffs. When acting as Project Manager, I provide schedules and cost estimates, and expedite requirements through all phases of production, including design art, photography, printing, reproduction and distribution. Keeping abreast of all aspects of the industry, including graphic design and advertising art trends, and computer graphics technology relating to new methods of design and production, allows me to advise and provide assistance to our department with technical information relating to equipment and improved graphic design production. Other responsibilities include instruction and training of employees on Mac and PC equipment and software, and maintenance of several computer systems. Numerous software packages used include AfterEffects, Media 100, Director, Flash, Freehand, Illustrator, Quark, Photoshop, Painter, Microsoft Office, GoLive, etc. Attendance and participation in usergroups, conferences, and training classes are also required.
S. Systems Corporation: April 1987-August 1987
Computer Graphics Artist: responsibilities included production of computer-generated art, i.e. technical drawings, illustrations, tables, and graphs for Air Force presentations. Primary computer used was a Macintosh Plus with a variety of software programs, including MacDraw, MacPaint, SuperPaint, Excel and Word.
Jantec/Air Force Contractor: November 1979-March 1987
Supervisor/Artist Illustrator: activities included supervision of employees, technical illustration, layout and design, paste-up, proof-reading, signage and camera operation.
U.S. Air Force Exchange: October 1978-February 1980
Visual Merchandiser: activities included planning, design and implementation of creative displays and interior spaces in department store, creation of signs and murals, operation of small printing press, paste-up of weekly ads, and organization and coordination of special activities, including fashion shows and various holiday events.
Honors and Awards:
Graduated with Distinction, MFA Degree
Received BA Degree, Cum Laude
Graduated with Honors, AA Degree
Received Outstanding Achievement Award for Illustration
Received ProÞciency Award for Visual Merchandising
Received Spot Award for Outstanding Brochure
Received Spot Award for contributions to ACE Program

Professional Organizations:
Barnsdall Art Association
Women's Artist Guild
Aerospace Mac Users Group
Los Angeles Mac Users Group
Advertising Mac Users Group
Multimedia/Desktop Video Users Group
DTP/Prepress/Graphics Mac Users Group
MM Director Mac Users Group
Motion Graphics Users Group

My Company:
"by design...": Services include multimedia presentions, video production, web design, fine arts (drawing and painting), design/creation of logos, business cards, flyers, posters, marketing materials, and consulting and teaching.
Volunteer Work:
Art Therapist, DiDi Hirsch Mental Health Center
Art Therapist, Panic Assistance League
Artist, UCLA School of Dentistry
Artist, Cambell Communications Community Services

Recommendations and Evaluations are on file at the Office of Educational Placement, California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840 Phone: (310) 498-5772

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Education:	California State University, Long Beach, CA Master of Fine Arts Degree - May 1981 Major: Art - Drawing and Painting Specialty Minor: Photography California State University, Long Beach, CA Bachelor of Arts Degree - December 1975 Major: Art - Drawing and Painting Specialty Minor: Photography El Camino Community College, Gardena, CA Associate of Arts Degree - June 1973 Major: Art
Credential:	California Community College Credential in Fine and Applied Arts
Job History:	Loyola Marymount University, Cal State University Long Beach: Nov 1996-present Teacher: Computer Graphics, Video Production, Web Design, numerous graphics programs. The Aerospace Corporation: August 1987-present Multimedia Artist: activities include creation of multimedia presentations including CD ROM and desktop presentations, and video production. Other responsibilities include design and creation of high visibility corporate publications, especially those for external public relations and marketing, including brochures, manuals, posters, corporate reports, etc., and signage and display work. I prepare comprehensive designs and layouts and guide and assist customers in the selection of appropriate design solutions and reproduction techniques consistent with specifications and needs, considering cost, schedule,and quality tradeoffs. When acting as Project Manager, I provide schedules and cost estimates, and expedite requirements through all phases of production, including design art, photography, printing, reproduction and distribution. Keeping abreast of all aspects of the industry, including graphic design and advertising art trends, and computer graphics technology relating to new methods of design and production, allows me to advise and provide assistance to our department with technical information relating to equipment and improved graphic design production. Other responsibilities include instruction and training of employees on Mac and PC equipment and software, and maintenance of several computer systems. Numerous software packages used include AfterEffects, Media 100, Director, Flash, Freehand, Illustrator, Quark, Photoshop, Painter, Microsoft Office, GoLive, etc. Attendance and participation in usergroups, conferences, and training classes are also required. S. Systems Corporation: April 1987-August 1987 Computer Graphics Artist: responsibilities included production of computer-generated art, i.e. technical drawings, illustrations, tables, and graphs for Air Force presentations. Primary computer used was a Macintosh Plus with a variety of software programs, including MacDraw, MacPaint, SuperPaint, Excel and Word. Jantec/Air Force Contractor: November 1979-March 1987 Supervisor/Artist Illustrator: activities included supervision of employees, technical illustration, layout and design, paste-up, proof-reading, signage and camera operation. U.S. Air Force Exchange: October 1978-February 1980 Visual Merchandiser: activities included planning, design and implementation of creative displays and interior spaces in department store, creation of signs and murals, operation of small printing press, paste-up of weekly ads, and organization and coordination of special activities, including fashion shows and various holiday events. Honors and Awards: Graduated with Distinction, MFA Degree Received BA Degree, Cum Laude Graduated with Honors, AA Degree Received Outstanding Achievement Award for Illustration Received ProÞciency Award for Visual Merchandising Received Spot Award for Outstanding Brochure Received Spot Award for contributions to ACE Program Professional Organizations: Barnsdall Art Association Women's Artist Guild Aerospace Mac Users Group Los Angeles Mac Users Group Advertising Mac Users Group Multimedia/Desktop Video Users Group DTP/Prepress/Graphics Mac Users Group MM Director Mac Users Group Motion Graphics Users Group My Company: "by design...": Services include multimedia presentions, video production, web design, fine arts (drawing and painting), design/creation of logos, business cards, flyers, posters, marketing materials, and consulting and teaching. Volunteer Work: Art Therapist, DiDi Hirsch Mental Health Center Art Therapist, Panic Assistance League Artist, UCLA School of Dentistry Artist, Cambell Communications Community Services Recommendations and Evaluations are on file at the Office of Educational Placement, California State University, Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840 Phone: (310) 498-5772
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