Peneloppe Cruz - United States of America
About the artist
Member since the very beginning
Profile
• 12 years of Graphic Design experience; seven in non-profit sector
• Proficient in numerous software including QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Illustrator;
working knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Exceptionally motivated and focused
• Fluent in French, versed in Spanish and Italian
YWCA-NYC - New York, NY 1998-present
Graphic Designer/Communication Associate (1998-2003)
Designed, developed and produced marketing material for programs and events
from concept through delivery, i.e.print ads, fliers, logos, posters, brochures,
booklets, signs, T-shirts, etc.
• Collaborated on brand identities of new programs
• Collected and evaluated printing bids from outside vendors
• Managed in house marketing displays
• Volunteered in facilitating support for various events
• Responsible for digitally photographing events and stills for the catalogs
Design & Fitness Coordinator (2003-2005)
Managed Fitness customer service and information
• Answered main Fitness & Wellness inquiries
• Addressed and resolve members’ needs.
• Provided support for in-house fitness events.
• Maintained fitness class schedule and staff contact list
• Insured Payroll distribution
Discovery Programs. Inc - New York, NY 1997-1998
Graphic Artist/Assistant Teacher
Design and produced marketing material for children after school programs
• Performed office tasks, processed registrations and other data
• Assisted Art, Gym and Summer Camp teachers in toddler classes
QVC. Inc Home Shopping Network - West Chester, PA 1996-1997
Freelance Set Dresser
• Created environments in studio sets utilizing props and on air products
• Assisted Scenic Designers on special broadcasts
• Organized, assembled and stored props and furniture for sets
Dauphine Libere, Daily Newspaper - Grenoble, France 1995
Publicity Setter
• Drafted and manually composed advertisement pages and article layouts
Incidence Graphic Studio - Grenoble, France 1994
Graphic Artist, Intern
• Created logos, brochures and packaging for well-known French products
• Implemented 3D advertising concepts for exhibits
AME/Alpes Micro Edition - Chambery, France 1993
Graphic Artist, Intern
• Designed flyers, ads, book illustrations and diagrams
• Prepared projects for printing; negatives, color match prints, etc.
Education
Andre Argouges printing school - Grenoble, France 1991-1995
• CAP Diploma (certificate of Professional Capacity)
Publicity Drawing/ Advertisement
• BAC PRO Diploma (Professional Baccalaureate)
Graphic Art/Communication
• C.P.R. & First Aid Certified
Personal Interests
Traveled through numerous countries
Martial arts (including instruction for children)
Dance
References available upon requests
