Freelancers : Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

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4.0 2 Skills

$40 Rate/Hr

I'm Charles – better known as Chars – an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with extensive experience across all areas of design. I’ve worked as a motion designer, illustrator, graphic designer, and web designer. My main passions and occupations are motion graphics and graphic design in which I can demonstrate a strong creativity to design projects from the conception to a successful completion. I am a proactive individual with a logical approach to challenges and, furthermore, I perform effectively within a highly pressurized working environment. What do I know? I can offer a deep knowledge of Cinema 4D, After Effects, Illustrator Premier and Photoshop, to name a few programs. I am a fast learner, and can quickly adapt to new programs whenever necessary. I am very open and flexible to working in a team or individually. I show dedication and am proactive.

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3.5 2 Skills

$30 Rate/Hr

Toma Gabriel 311 Linda Way, Apt 10 ? El Cajon, CA 92020 ? (619)322-2164 C (619) 663-1677 H maranatha7j@yahoo.com OBJECTIVE Seeking a teaching position in Modern Standard Arabic/ Iraqi Arabic, or an Arabic cultural instructor or translation position in a corporation or agency that offers growth and advancement. EDUCATION • B.A. in English and Translation (English & Arabic) 1980 - University of Mosul, Iraq • Certificate for extensive course in English Literature and Grammar, 1978 - Barry College of Further Education, Wales, England PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Jan 2012-Preset Substitute Teacher, SD University of Integrated Studies, San Diego, CA • Teach English for non-native speakers (beginners & intermediate) • Correct students’ language mistakes in speaking and reading July 2013-Jan 2014 Copy Editor – Language, Knowledge City, Carlsbad, CA • Work on translation of audio and video files from English to Arabic using Subtitle Horse • Review and comment on courses as follows: ? Listen to content, proofread material, correct errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, terminology and jargon, timelines, and usage and style ? Improve the formatting, style, and accuracy of text if needed Oct 2010-Dec 2011 Arabic Teacher, Language Door, San Diego, CA • Teach Arabic to adult beginners to improve their basic skills in speaking, reading, and writing Feb. 2008– May 2010, Substitute Teacher, Substitute Teachers Unlimited, AZ • Accepted fill-in assignments for teachers at any grade level or student level needs • Instructed according to the teacher’s lesson plans for the daily assignments Jan. 2007-April 2007, ESL Teacher-Rio Salad College, Phoenix, AZ • Taught English to adult beginners to improve their basic skills in speaking and reading • Evaluated ESL learners in oral reading and speaking skills. • Corrected ESL students’ grammar, pronunciation, spelling, and homework mistakes Aug. 1996 –June 2005, Arabic Teacher-Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA • For nine years, taught Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Iraqi dialect (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) from basic courses through advanced levels. • Used various teaching methods and provided verbal feedback to students regarding their performance in a course. • Develop lesson plans for the course and exchange supplemental course materials with other faculty members • Provide instruction in English and Arabic language using foreign language curriculum in the classroom. • Engaged students in task based on the activities in the classroom by using proficiency oriented activities. • Introduced effective teaching techniques to help students improve their speaking, reading, and listening skills, and provided individualized learning activities. • Taught contextual strategies by using structure and lexicon, in addition to grammar to assist students with immersion into the culture of the region. Taught military personnel Arabic online. • Helped students improve their speaking skills during the Language Training Exercise (LTX) at former Ft. Ord base by playing a role play. • Prepared, administered, and corrected tests in addition to weekly quizzes and identified student language deficiencies. • Conducted monthly counseling sessions after the unit exam immediately and provided written feedback regarding students’ performance. • Assisted team members on how to utilize the Multi-Media lab and Smart Board and provided troubleshooting expertise for technical problems on teacher’s computers. • Assessed student performance and adapt curriculum to meet student needs. • Taught the culture, family values, ethnic characteristics, beliefs and customs in Arab society. LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS • Multi-lingual: English, Arabic, Aramaic, and Kurdish with competence in Iraqi Dialect. • Able to work well with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. • Ability to adapt quickly to challenges and changing environments. COMPUTER SKILLS • Technical problem-solving abilities for IBM Compatible Computers • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Corel WordPerfect, PowerPoint, and Internet TEACHING AWARDS • Recognition Award for teaching excellence from Defense Language Institute 2003 • Certificate of Appreciation for participation in Language Day - 2002 • Certificate of Appreciation for Urban Warrior Advanced War Fighting Experiment- 1999 • Certificate of Appreciation for Worldwide Language Olympics- 1998 TRAINING WORKSHOPS • Spalding workshop, 2007 • Non-Tester Familiarization Workshop, DLI - 2002. • Speaking Proficiency Test Familiarization Training, DLI - 1998. • Instructor Certification Course (ICC), DLI – 1996

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4.0 2 Skills

$20 Rate/Hr

https://www.artstation.com/artist/inkroseinc Ink Rose™(Anastasia Snyder) is the young founder of Ink Rose, Inc. She is a successful Digital Illustrator, Voice Actress, and Online Video Producer. An artist, writer, and voice actress, she is well known for multiple narrated story series she has created for her YouTube audience of over 100,000 subscribers. On the artistic side of things, she is an avid digital illustrator, and works heavily with programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. She attends and speaks at conventions where she showcases and sells prints of her work. Currently, she is working on writing and illustrating her original series “Dragon Queen” which is set to be a three book series. In terms of voice acting, she has performed in multiple fan dubs of comics and video games. She is filming a series, Behind the Beta, which features interviews with various “unsung heroes” in the video game industry. Her goal is to become a professional writer and a concept artist for video game companies. http://inkroseinc.com

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Joseph Neill Education/Experience: ? Ohio State University-Currently Enrolled in pursuit of a Bachelors Degree in Spanish. ? Columbus State Community College-Graduated 6/2011-Associates of Art Degree. Received “A”s in all English and Spanish courses. ? Dublin Coffman High School-Diploma ? Extensive knowledge of computer programs and creation of documents that range from simple to complex using Microsoft Word, Power Point and any other Microsoft software. ? Fluent in both English and Spanish with basic knowledge of French. ? Have written more than twelve songs and countless number of poems, reports, creative writings and more.

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5.0 2 Skills

$28 Rate/Hr

EDUCATION School of Art + Design at Montgomery College Silver Spring, MD January 2010 - May 2012 Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) Graphic Design James Madison Univeristy Harrisonburg, VA August 2006 - January 2009 completed 93 credit hours with a focus in Studio Art SKILLS (To view portfolio, visit http://cmbDesigns.wix.com/resume) - Proficient using Adobe CS5 and CS6: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash and Dreamweaver (on Mac & PC platform) - Extensive experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint - Ability to create custom illustrations, comprehensive knowledge of typography, principles of color theory and layout design, and preparation/conversion of files across print and web formats - Comprehensive knowledge of digital print settings for custom and standard sizes, and implementing spot color matching WORK EXPERIENCE Marketing Design Associate, AUI Fine Foods Gaithersburg, MD September 2014 - present - Collaborating with the marketing team to set deadlines for final marketing materials based on the timeline of products being released by the company’s Innovations team - Utilizing graphic design and photo editing/management software to create flyer designs to be distributed among company sales representatives and to general population customers via print, social media, and web - Gathering and creating content for managing AUI’s social media pages, such as Facebook and Twitter, and company website/e-commerce store - Coordinating photoshoots to capture product packaging and beauty shots for all products distributed by AUI Fine Foods to be used across print ads, web content and product catalogs Graphic Designer/Proofer & Assistant Production Artist, Haute Papier Collections Arlington, VA October 2012 - September 2014 - Utilized graphic design and photo editing/management software to create custom, high-end stationery — ie. wedding stationery suites, correspondence and calling cards, invitations, holiday cards, baby announcement, etc. — to be produced in-house via letterpress, foil stamping and/or digital printing (physical samples of designs created for Haute Papier available upon request) - Provided customers with prompt, accurate placements and designs, and ensured proper spelling of all names, addresses, information, etc. according to order form specifications including multiple revisions and excellent customer service in a high volume, quick turnaround environment - Coordinated digital production of orders, in small and large format digital printing, utilizing InDesign data merge to create multiple page files for printing clients’ address lists in computer calligraphy, and maintaining quality control when packaging products Managed daily work flow and taught interns Haute Papier’s design aesthetic standards, as well as guidelines for packaging products to ship to stores and methods for digital printing - Assisted with hands- on production of Haute Papier’s vendor selling tools — ie. cohesive brand displays of design samples for retail stores’ customers to browse and order custom products from — and communicated the status of these projects to supervisors - Answered phone calls as needed to assist with vendors’ or customers’ product inquiries, font choice questions - Edited layout of order information slips, wholesale order forms and other company internal documents, while maintaining Haute Papier’s brand identity across all files - Responsible for the layout and design of Haute Papier’s 2013 and 2014 product catalogs - Attended the 2013 & 2014 National Stationery Show in New York City, to showcase and sell Haute Papier’s newest products to stationery retailers, including existing and new vendors Freelance Work Washington, D.C. area January 2010 - present - Collaborated with a family-owned Italian restaurant in Bethesda, MD -- designed new logo as well as updated menus, other advertising pieces as needed, and a new HTML5 website - Teamed up with the owner of a professional engineer project management group to create a company identity, stationery package, website design and other marketing collateral for potential clients - Worked with a development group to design a company identity, stationery package and Flash website - Designed a variety of marketing materials and finalized edits to a Wordpress website under direction of the owner of a yoga and spin class studio in Washington, DC Junior Fellow, Library of Congress Washington, D.C. May 2011 - August 2011 - Interned with the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program (NDIIPP) Communications Team within the Library’s Office of Strategic Initiatives - Redesigned webpage banner for the Web Archives page - Led a small team of peers in designing and developing the published yearbook for the 2011 Junior Fellows class, from concept through print production - Collaborated with the Communications Team to design the official bookmark given out at the National Book Festival hosted by the Library of Congress in September 2011 Product Consultant, Sephora Hyattsville, MD June 2010 - April 2011 - Maintained a current knowledge of all skin care and make up products while motivating co-workers to reach store’s daily sales goals and delivering outstanding customer service - Achieved excellent communication and customer service skills through many one-on-one consultations with clients