Pixel Tire
Digital Media
Graphic Design
Web Development & Design
Photography
Multi-Media
About Me
Artist, Thinker, Creative Doer

My name is Erik and...
I’m a passionate-progressive Graphic Designer and Web Developer with years of experience.
I enjoy and possess skills in other fields such as back end development, digital media and digital to print publishing as well as video production.
- Residence California, U.S.A.
- e-mail [email protected]
- Phone (559) 608-2207
- Skype erod1874
- Freelance Available
Hobbies & Interests

Healthy Living

Home Improvement

Cooking

Tech

Photography

Gardening

Traveling

Sight Seeing
Resume
Years of Experience
Experience
May 2014 - Present
Freelance Web Developer & Graphic Designer
Self Employed
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
- Multi-tasked across multiple functions and roles to meet deadlines and organizational expectations.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to create images and layouts.
May 2012 - August 2012
I.T. Services Help Desk (Temporary Hire)
Cape Fear Community College
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Evaluated systems according to predetermine checklist and noted issues.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls and customer interactions for training and accountability purposes.
- Replaced faulty components on computer systems and performed preventive maintenance to secure smooth operations.
- Re-imaged legacy workstation operating systems to newer versions of the Windows Operating system.
January 2010 - May 2012
Nuclear Reactor Service Technician
Granite Services Incorporated
- Conducted visual inspections of reactor vessel and components.
- Operated inspection cameras and camera software.
- Worked as part of a team to clean and service BWRs (Boiling Water Reactor).
- Identified and documented radiation found in facility areas and on tools, equipment and instrumentation.
- Followed nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures to drive environmental safety.
- Upheld protection standards for workers and maintained facility compliance with NRC (Nuclear
Regulatory Commission) standards. - Monitored personnel activities, stay times and specific tasks to calculate and document overall radiation
exposure.
September 2007 - March 2008
Warehouse Associate & Delivery Driver
Health Tech
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to
uncover and address inaccuracies. - Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Operated forklift to load and unload inventory.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 70 pounds.
- Delivered medical and X-Ray supplies to customers using company vehicle.
- Documented and maintained company vehicle fuel and mileage log.
August 2003 - August 2007
Gas Turbine Systems Technician Petty Officer 3rd Class
United States Navy
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts.
- Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
- Read and used schematics, diagrams, drawings, charts and blueprints.
- Monitored power plant operations while underway.
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment.
Education
2012 - 2014
Bachelors of Science in Digital Media Arts
Platt College San Diego
2012 - 2013
Associates of Applied Science in Graphic Design
Platt College San Diego
2010 - 2012
Associates of Applied Science in Computer Engineering
Cape Fear Community College
2010 - 2012
Associates of Applied Science in Nuclear Maintenance Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Honors & Awards
2014
Deans List
Platt College San Diego
April 2010
Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society

June 2007
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
United States Navy
Design Skills
Web Design
Graphic Design
Print Design
Coding Skills
HML5
CSS3
Wordpress
Bootstrap
jQuery
PHP
Other
Photography
Bi-Lingual - Spanish
Portfolio
Past Projects

Website Development
Web
Business Logo & Card Design
Graphic Design
White Flower at Wilmington Arboretum
Photography
Vector Illustration
Illustration
Mandarin Ducks at San Diego Zoo
Photography
Website Development
Web
White Face Whistling Duck in San Diego Zoo
Photography
Logo Design
Illustration
Coronado Bridge in San Diego, California
Photography
Business Flyer/Ad for Bar Maids Fresno
Graphic Design