Christian Linares

About

I specialize in all aspects of graphic design, web design, and photography.

Bio

Skills

-Proficient in Adobe CS3 software applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and InDesign
-Experience building websites, web graphics and animation using Dreamweaver and Flash
-Strong understanding of conceptual design, typography and color theory
-Ability to create and troubleshoot HTML, CSS, XML and Action Scripting
-Working knowledge of Windows and Macintosh operating environments
-Ability to learn quickly
-Have a professional persona
-Excellent problem solving skills
-Work excellent with people and as a team
-Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
-Have a strong drive to meet personal goals as well as team goals
-Ability to complete tasks with deadlines

Education

Associate of Arts Degree in Applied Art and Design
Obtained from Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

High School Diploma
Obtained from Ygnacio Valley High School, CA

Experience
Website Support Technician and Web Content Developer
November 2007 - May 2008
Financial Visions, 971 Dewing Ave, Suite 121, Lafayette, CA 94509
Provided technical support over phone and email to clients who had Financial Vision?s Website Template Products.
Assisted clients in applying added content to their sites, guided clients through the initial layout and design process
of building their site using the template?s tool. Provided marketing ideas through the use of Meta tags, dynamic pages
and online web directories. Designed Flash animated and still homepage banners, graphic buttons, graphic
enhancements, promotional online advertisement graphics and custom online submission forms. Registered domain
names and supported DNS and MX record settings. Recorded any and all contact with clients in reporting software.

Lead Graphic Designer
August 2005 - October 2007
Mortgage Executives, 3100 Oak Rd, Suite 130, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
As a Lead Graphic Designer, I developed and designed, a new business identity, magazine advertisements, post cards,
business cards for agents, packaging concepts, flyers for open houses, brochures, booklets, newsletters, presentation
folders, press kits, binder covers, PowerPoint presentations and conference materials. I took digital pictures of agents,
houses and clients and prepared them for graphic layouts. I prepared all graphics for press and arranged printing with
vendors.

Portfolio URL: www.activeidentities.com

Web Site: activeidentities.com

Location

Skills

    Web Design
    Photographers
    Graphic Designers

Services

    Flash
        Animated Banners
    Graphic Designers
        Corporate Identity Package
    Web Design
        Flash