Chula Vista, CA
91911
(619) 947–3540
alphadragon30@gmail.com
Jose Alfredo Lara
Objective
To apply my artistic and creative design skills to work as a Web Designer.
Software
Quark Express 6, 7. InDesign CS, CS2, CS3. Photoshop 7, CS, CS2, CS3.
Illustrator CS, CS2, CS3. Flash 8, CS3.
Dreamweaver 8, CS3. XHTML,
CSS and PHP.
Summary of Qualifications
- 4 years of designing for print.
- 1 ½ Years as sports editor for Southwestern College Sun News Paper.
- 9 years of design and fine arts training.
Skills
Design and Layout Skills
- Expert knowledge of XHTML And CSS Standards
- Exceptional Photoshop and Illustrator skills
- The ability to work with photographs and typography
- Able to learn new technology and software quickly.
Education
2002 – 2005 Southwestern College Chula Vista, California
Major: Undecered
Acomplishments
- Sports Editor of the Southwestern College Sun News Paper, Winner of the Associated Collegiate Press National College Newspaper of the year 2005-2006, National Newspaper Pacemaker Award 2005, General Excellence Awards 2004, Best of Show 2004-2006. Columbia University Scholastic Press Association Gold Medal for Journalism Excellence 2001-2005. National Newspaper Association National Community College Newspaper of the year 2004-2006. Society of Professional Journalist National Mark of Excellence 2001-2004, First Amendment Award 2002, 2005. Journalism Association of Community Colleges Pacesetter Award 2004, 2005, General Excellence Awards 2004 - 2006 San Diego county Fair Media Competition Best of show 2001-2003,2005.
- Honorable Mention Best News Story, Journalism Association of Community Colleges Southern Califorina Conference 2005.
- 1st Place inside Page Layout, Journalism Association of Community Colleges Southern Califorina Conference 2005.
- 2nd place Best News Story , Journalism Association of Community Colleges State Conference 2006.
- 1st Place Layout & Design - Print, San Diego Society of Professional Journalist 2006 Journalism Awards.
- 2nd Place News or Series - Print, San Diego Society of professional Journalist 2006 Journalism Awards.
2006 – 2008 Platt College San Diego, California
Major: Graphic Design/Web Design
Degree: Associate Degree in Graphic Design & Bachelors Degree in Media Arts (Web Design)
Acomplishments
- Dean's List – 2006
Working Summary
2007 – present Cal-Diego PVA La Jolla, California
Newsletter/Web Designer
- Newsletter Layout and Design
- Web site maintenance
Other Work experience
Coding and designing web sites, as well as several other school and personal web projects without the use of a WYSIWYG Editor.
- • alphadragondesign.com (my personal portfolio site)
- • wkid-e.com (a Friends portfolio site I coded)
- • givemecoolpoints.com (final project all XHTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL coded by myself)
One year as Sports Editor for Southwestern College Sun News Paper
- • News paper page Layout and Page Design
- • Managing Photographers and Writers
- • Preflight Management and sending print ready files to printer
Languages
- Speak, Read and, write English
- Speak Spanish
Awards received
- Honorable Mention Best News Story, Journalism Association of Community Colleges Southern Califorina Conference 2005.
- 1st Place inside Page Layout, Journalism Association of Community Colleges Southern Califorina Conference 2005.
- 2nd place Best News Story , Journalism Association of Community Colleges State Conference 2006.
- 1st Place Layout & Design - Print, San Diego Society of Professional Journalist 2006 Journalism Awards.
- 2nd Place News or Series - Print, San Diego Society of professional Journalist 2006 Journalism Awards.
- 2008 Bob Webb Excellence in Newsletter Award 2008 PVA National Convention
- Best Website Award, 2008 PVA National Convetion