Angelica Rodriguez
graphic designer
Clearwater, FL | 352-256-8196 | iamangelicarodriguez@gmail.com | hewtab.com | linkedin.com/in/hewtab
CAREER SUMMARY
Freelance Graphic Designer with over ten years of work experience, who is passionate about creating innovative and impactful design. Knowledgeable about building client relationships, managing budgets, and tight deadlines. Looking for a company who is committed to building and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community with a remote work environment that values communication and team building.
SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
- Extensive knowledge of Adobe CC; including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Working knowledge of other design software; including Figma and Unbounce
- Working knowledge of WordPress, HTML, and CSS
- Fully bilingual; English (native) and Spanish (native)
- Experienced with Project Management Software
- Fine Arts background; experienced with drawing, printmaking, painting, and textile arts
- Deadline driven, detail-oriented, team-player, and excellent multitasker
- Excellent and effective communicator in remote environments such as Slack or Microsoft Teams
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Took ownership of Pride and Women’s merchandise which led to new, more inclusive designs to make it to manufacturing and increased sales of those particular collections, most of which sold out.
- Spearheaded the rewriting of Revolution Roller Derby’s bylaws to include more inclusive language.
- Created templates for frequent-use designs resulting in quicker turnaround times for clients, and ease of use for other teammates. These templates saved an average of 30-40 minutes of design time.
- Created a naming convention for creative files, which made searching for specific projects or versions easier to navigate and saved time.
WORK HISTORY
Freelance Designer, Remote, (02/2022)-Present Creative Arts Unlimited, Pinellas Park FL, Graphic & Production Designer, (02/2020)-(02/2022)
Revolution Roller Derby, Tarpon Springs FL, Pro-Bono Creative Director & Lead Designer, (03/2012)-(12/2021)
Fanatics Inc., Tampa FL, Headwear Designer, (11/2018)-(02/2020)
Catalina, St. Petersburg FL, Graphic Designer, (04/2013)-(11/2018)
Vericle, Clearwater FL, Assistant Marketing Director (12/2012)-(04/2013)
Momentum Mobile, Tampa FL, UI/UX Designer (10/2012)-(12/2012)
AutoLoop LLC, Clearwater FL, Campaign Designer (06/2011)-(10/2012)
EDUCATION
BFA in Graphic Design, 2011, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg FL
AA in Studio Art, 2008, Santa Fe College, Gainesville FL