Jimmy William Tran
2029 Del Mar Ave, Rosemead, CA, 91770 (626) 560-7744 jwtran@gmail.com
Profile
Objective - I would like to learn to better enhance my abilities and to show my true talents; to become a
successful worker. I would like to obtain any position where knowledge and experience can be
contributed and acquired.
Availability – Immediately
About me - I am funny and a great person. I have the ambition to succeed; whenever I come into a
room I make fast friends, even if they're not forever. I am passionate about the technique of working. I
know if given the chance I can prove that is true. I feel at home when I am working. It is my Dream, my
Goal, and my Purpose. I am driven to success. My lifelong concern has been how to get even closer to
my Goal, that is, to get even closer to the nature of my Purpose. I can adapt to any situation and I have
the drive to become the best at what I do; I am very dependable and hardworking.
Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills – Carson, California
Graphic Design, Currently attending
East Los Angeles College – Monterey Park, California
Associate in Art degree, Graphics Communication, Graduated in June 2009
El Monte-Rosemead Adult School – El Monte, California
High School Diploma, Graduated in June 2009
Certificate
East Los Angeles College – Monterey Park, California
CompTIA A+ (Computer technician) Career id: COMP001020262786
Experience
Graphic Designer
Rogen Studio, Inc., June 2009 to present
• Work with my Art Director to develop new designs for garments with combination with rhinestones, foils,
embroidery and screen prints.
• Using graphic arts skills to turn concepts into usable artwork that can be forwarded to our factories for
manufacturing of garments
• Color separations for film outputs for water base and plastisol
• Design t-shirt layouts
• Design rhinestone layouts
• Design label layouts
• Convert an image or low resolution images (jpeg, bmp, tiff and etc.) to vector graphic by tracing with the
pen tool (sometimes live trace works).
• Mockup a design by placing the customer's logo on a photo of a blank garment
• Operate a laser printer for heat transfer printing
• Operate a heat transfer for rhinestones and foil
• Weekly, create email blasts/HTML email flyers
• Work with the factory to follow up and made sure that all instructions are followed
• Design logos, flyers, brochures and business cards for companies.
• Ensure graphics created are approved prior to print
• Work with clients and peers to best determine how to use resources and exchange information efficiently
• Maintain existing websites; implemented new functionalities @ giddyuprides.com
• Take a PSD file and convert to cutups and validating HTML and CSS @ rogenstudio.com
Key Skills
Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Fireworks,
Dreamweaver) and have also work with Quark Express and CorelDraw.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.
Proficient with Mac and PC platforms
Communication - Deals with internal and external customers at all levels via telephone and email, to
ensure successful communication via actively listening and probing questions.
Team Player - Enjoys sharing knowledge and encouraging development of others to achieve specific
team goals
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
Knowledge of print production (understanding of water base, plastisol and mesh for silk screen)
Languages
English (excellent communication skills both oral and written)
Vietnamese (oral only)
General sign language
Available for Relocation & Travel 100%
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