about maria calvo As a seasoned Senior Graphic Designer with extensive experience in print and digital design across the USA, Latin America, and Canada, I am passionate about creating visually compelling and impactful designs that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a strong focus on creativity, cultural awareness, and technical expertise, I am committed to delivering outstanding results and driving the success of every project I undertake. TECHNICAL ABILITY • Experienced across a variety of media, such as print and digital and creative 
 digital media in different platforms. and media. • Strong expertise in Marketing products, Branding and Editorial layouts. • Strong working knowledge of CSS, HTML, XML, and web design (WordPress, 
 Dreamweaver, Muse). • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. • Passionate about learning and adapting new skills and technologies. TECHNICAL SKILLS • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • Muse • Adobe Audio • QuarkXpress • Adobe After Effects • Wordpress • HTML/CSS • Microsoft Office • Creatively developed, implement and revised graphic elements and corporate branding projects including printed packaging, concept development, mock-ups, layout and execution of final products • Worked closely with clients and key stakeholders, and provided the vision and fundamental technical requirements from the ground up, consistently resulting in increased company reach and brand awareness • Developed, designed, implemented and maintained comprehensive and accurate tracking records and time-lines as part of the overall project management initiative • Pro actively identified, analyzed and resolved complex package design issues with internal and external customers and vendors to ensure the accuracy of the artwork, and functioned as the resource for the most complex issues. Worked in collaboration with the creative team, Art Director and Marketing Managers to develop campaign objectives and requirements for all marketing material from concept to completion. • Provided creative vision, concept and final execution for the health industry while meeting strict turnaround schedules. • Responsible for all aspects of project management including idea generation, product layout, time-line adherence, budgetary development and responsibility, and the timely and accurate delivery of projects • Provided the vision for custom products including T-shirts, hats, cups and other specialty products, communicating effectively with clients ensuring their needs were translated to print, which led to repeat business and new business opportunities • Responsible for variable cost controls and supply expenses. Four years ago I moved from the States to Canada to humbly continue working on what I love so much, putting my best to each project. I'm savvy, risk-taker, observant, energetic, creative, and organized. I'm bilingual, English-Spanish.
Certifications As a publisher of Vida Saludable Memphis magazine
Health Field Certifications Mental Health First Aid Issuing authority Mental Health First Aid Maryland May 2017 - Diploma AODA Accessibility for Ontarians 
with Disabilities Act Workplace Wellbeing Natural Holistic Remedies Advance Certification Issuing authority SMART Majority ApS Jul 2018 - Diploma Identifier Credential ID 00001704 Mindfulness Instructor Issuing authority New Skills Academy (part of BE-A Education Ltd) Apr 2019 - Diploma Identifier Credential ID G4RWW7ZB Reflexologist Issuing authority New Skills Academy (part of BE-A Education Ltd) Mar 2020 - Diploma Identifier Credential ID GWDZJ9V2 Skin Care Canadian Beauty College Oct- 2023 - Certificate Microneedling Canadian Beauty College Jun- 2024 -Certificate Heart-saver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Issuing authority American Heart Association | American Stroke Association May 2017 - Diploma Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network QPR Suicide Prevention Training June 2018 - Certificate
Graphic Design CUMT Caracas Diploma Memphis University Communications Skills Diploma 2007 MoMa Modern Art & Ideas Issuing: The Museum of Modern Art & Coursera 2023 Credential ID: GKCB6K6EMNNU Design Publishing 
& Editorial illustration By GQ MAGAZINE Caracas Comic - Caracas 1997 Diploma Illustration Studio Posa - By Omar Cruz Caracas 1997 Diploma Web Master Matrix School Caracas - 2006 Diploma Digital Marketing Certification Issuing authority New Skills Academy (part of BE-A Education Ltd) Credential ID YWA7263E Economics and International Business Issuing authority International Business Management Institute (IBMI) Mar 2020 Credential ID 212896-158-500-5144

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