Jennifer Julianus

Graphic Designer



141 Saratoga Ave. #1239
Santa Clara, California 95051
(408) 505-5115
jjulianus@alteredspacedesign.com
www.alteredspacedesign.com

Professional Skills

  • Customer service and sales experience
  • Ability to lead and motivate others
  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Life and still drawing
  • Color Theory
  • Typography

Technical Skills

Proficient:
  • Windows and Mac
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Corel Draw
  • Dreamweaver
  • HTML and CSS
Familiar With:
  • Digital Photography
  • Fiery devices and scanners
  • Quark Xpress
  • Adobe Flash
  • Microsoft Office
  • SignLab 6

References

Available Upon Request

Portfolio

www.altredspacedesign.com

Work Experience

Progressive Solutions/ Frecklebox
Santa Clara, California
Graphic Designer
December 2009 - Present
  • Design of collateral, web pages, and marketing pieces for Progressive Solutions and Frecklebox.
  • Design and illustrations for products, and set up of product templates for Frecklebox.com, using Pageflex Studio, Storefront, and NOP e-commerce.

Altered Space Design
San Jose, California
Owner, Freelance Designer
October 2007 - Present
  • Freelance logo, sign, and web design for local clients, including Cung Le/ Universal Strength Headquarters, StrongVon LLC, Coulthard Identity, Westgear, and Anthill Signs.
  • Design and sale of "Print on Demand" products for online Zazzle storefronts.

Coulthard Identity Group/ Amcoe Sign Co.
Palo Alto, California
Lead Graphic Designer
May 2006 - October 2009
  • Designed logos, print collateral, vehicle graphics, and web sites for a variety of clients, ranging from church school programs and local small businesses to national restaurant chains.
  • Completed production and permit drawings for all types of signage, from vinyl banners to LED illuminated channel letters to monument signs. Submitted sign packages to city halls to procure all necessary permits. Worked closely with clients, vendors, and city to ensure jobs were completed to the highest satisfaction, on time, and within budget.
  • Production and preparation of artwork files for commercial printing and web sites.
  • Grew sales by fostering relationships with clients and ensuring they were aware of everything we had to offer.
  • Clients included Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant, Satura Cakes, SuiteAmerica, and Lawson-Hawks Insurance Associates.

Meezy Art
San Jose, California
Graphic Design Intern
May 2005 - September 2005
  • Design logos and business collateral for local San Jose companies.

Staples, Inc.
San Jose, California
General Manager/ Assistant Manager
November 1998 - May 2006
  • Managed teams of up to 24 associates and three assistant managers.
  • Increased customer traffic through high customer service standards and promoting the store at local business expos, chamber of commerce, and other marketing events.
  • Assisted customers with business card, stationery, form, and stamp design. Prepared customer artwork for sending to printers.
  • Designed fliers and coupons for hand out at the store and distribution in Chamber of Commerce newsletters.

Education

Brooks College
Sunnyvale, California
Associate Degree, Graphic Design
January 2003 - June 2005
  • Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA
  • Won first place in school T-shirt design contest.
  • Served as art director for first edition of school newsletter.
  • Won third place for "Year of the Rooster" poster design.