Jimmy William Tran
2029 Del Mar Ave, Rosemead, CA, 91770  (626) 560-7744  jwtran@gmail.com
Profile
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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.
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Availability – Immediately
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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
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Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Fireworks,
Dreamweaver) and have also work with Quark Express and CorelDraw.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access.
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Proficient with Mac and PC platforms
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Communication - Deals with internal and external customers at all levels via telephone and email, to
ensure successful communication via actively listening and probing questions.
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Team Player - Enjoys sharing knowledge and encouraging development of others to achieve specific
team goals
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Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
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Knowledge of print production (understanding of water base, plastisol and mesh for silk screen)
Languages
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English (excellent communication skills both oral and written)
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Vietnamese (oral only)
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General sign language
Available for Relocation & Travel 100%