Pixel Tire

About Me

Artist, Thinker, Creative Doer
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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

Healthy Living

Home Improvement

Home Improvement

Cooking

Cooking

Tech

Tech

Photography

Photography

Gardening

Gardening

Traveling

Traveling

Sight Seeing

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

Contact

Get in Touch

Get in Touch

California, USA
(559) 608-2207
Freelance Available