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Karen S. Cruz Fuentes
Pittsburgh, PA

QUANTIFICATION'S:

Developed briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters and slide shows
Participated in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling
Designed complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment
Created objects and characters in order to appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow and transparency
Capable of manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion
Applied story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation
Created storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters
Assisted with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design and progress tracking
Created basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and method
Scripted, planned, and created animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques

Film Production Class

Art institute of Pittsburgh

Managed digital files in the execution of an efficient post-production workflow
Created two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs
Designed and animated motion graphics and incorporate them into video projects through non-linear editing
Worked with peers to create a short-film narrative or documentary that effectively conveys a full story concept with compelling characters

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Computer Animation and Media Arts

Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Courses taken include:

3D Max Introduction to Flash

Adobe Photoshop Workshop Life Drawing

Autodesk 3D Studio Max and Maya Digital Compositing

Digital Editing (Video, Audio) Microsoft Office Software

EXPERIENCE:

Free Lance Web-Design:

Provided competitive market analysis on the e-commerce site and proposed suggestions to the design and work with available functionality
Developed graphic images and effects to achieve design goals
Worked directly with client to establish project scope, interaction guidelines, and project time lines
Performed routine updates, upgrades and overall maintenance of website
Ensured accuracy of website content by thoroughly editing and cross-checking

Pennsylvania Gun Owner's Association: Newspaper Editor

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital: Monitor Tech Transporter

Monitored heart rhythm pattern of patients in special care unit of hospital to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment
Reviewed patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances
Observed screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
Transported patients to and from special services, treatment areas and operating rooms
Transferred equipment and supplies by picking-up and delivering them to assigned treatment areas and patient care units
Transported laboratory specimens and delivering them to specified laboratory
Punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrated caring and cultural sensitivity

Independent Auditor: Service Evaluator

Functioned as a service evaluator for numerous companies; venues include convenience stores, drug stores, discount and department stores, automobile dealerships, apartments, new home communities, hotels, casinos, and restaurants
Evaluated client's customer service, product quality and the general environment of establishments
Compiled extensive reports and evaluations detailing observations regarding the employees’ procedures, interactions and site inspections
Provided comprehensive feedback to client regarded venues evaluated

Propel Charter School: Substitute Teacher K-6

Reinforced teachers lessons plans by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
Helped teachers preparation for lessons by getting materials and equipment set up
Enforced school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior
Assisted teachers with record keeping, tracking attendance and calculating grades
Supervised students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess to ensure safety of students

KY’s Languages Arts: Art Instructor

Designed lesson plan and adjusted teaching techniques to meet individual student needs and group level
Demonstrated my ability to communicate concrete and abstract concepts to students while actively spotting and cultivating creativity in my students.
Planned and selected required educational material for the student learning objectives
Observed and offer suggestions to improve student technique
Provided student feedback throughout lesson
Managed disruptive behavior inside of the classroom
Incorporated games and fun activity to encourage student participation

Wal-Mart: Cashier / Sales Associate

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality customer and personal service
Preformed customer need assessment and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires
Packed and unpacked items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards
Cleaned and maintained supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations
Ability to operate heavy machinery such as fork lift, electric jack, scissor lift and other equipment to load and unload trailers

Kasamon Gymnastics: Assistant Manager in Accounting

ART institute of Pittsburgh: Accounting/Clerical/Education Lab Assistant

Knowledge of administrative, clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
Operated office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers
Maintained and updated filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or via computer
Compiled, copied, sorted, and filed records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities
Assisted student in computer programs in Windows and Mac operating systems
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere and Effects
Skilled in using Microsoft Office Programs (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word)