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Chloe Martinez
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Email: chloem@designspace.com | (321) 654-9870
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Portfolio: www.chloemartinezdesigns.com | LinkedIn: @chloe-creative
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Objective:
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Multifaceted Designer with a knack for transforming chaotic ideas into cohesive visuals. Seeking a Senior Design role where I can blend strategic design thinking with my love for vibrant, accessible, and inclusive design.
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Experience:
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Creative Director, BrightBeam Studio
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Jan 2020 - Present
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- Led a team of five designers to execute campaigns for tech and lifestyle brands, increasing engagement by 40%.
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- Pioneered a company-wide “Design for Everyone” initiative that set new accessibility standards, making designs inclusive for all users.
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- Developed a color-blind-friendly design guide, used across the company’s key projects, resulting in an 18% increase in usability for colorblind users.
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Graphic Designer, Urban Vision Inc.
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2019
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- Designed marketing materials for over 20 clients in the nonprofit and social impact sectors.
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- Collaborated with a team of designers and developers to create a design system that increased project efficiency by 30%.
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- Specialized in infographics and data visualizations to communicate complex information in a way that was both engaging and accessible.
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Freelance Designer
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May 2015 - July 2017
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- Worked with clients ranging from startup founders to local coffee shops, turning visions into logos, websites, and print materials.
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- Built an interactive portfolio site from scratch (with some late-night coding and plenty of coffee).
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- Awarded “Best Freelancer” by a client for outstanding service, design quality, and delivery time.
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Education:
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B.F.A. in Graphic Design, School of Visual Arts
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2015
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- Thesis: “Designing for Humanity” – a project focused on creating inclusive design systems.
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- Won “Most Likely to Run Out of Adobe Subscription Free Trials.”
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Skills:
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- **Design Tools:** Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Sketch, Figma, Canva, and, yes, even MS Paint.
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- **Front-End Development:** HTML, CSS, basic JavaScript (enough to understand the devs when they talk “techie”).
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- **Project Management:** Trello, Slack, and Google Suite. Known to keep projects on track even during Mercury retrograde.
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- **Languages:** Bilingual in English and Spanish; basic proficiency in ASL.
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Notable Projects:
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- **RainbowPath:** Designed branding for a mental health nonprofit, creating a warm and welcoming visual identity that resonated with clients and donors alike.
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- **EcoApparel Brand Launch:** Developed a social media strategy and visual assets for an eco-friendly clothing line, leading to a 200% increase in their online following.
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- **Inclusive Design Workshops:** Conducted workshops on accessibility and design for nonprofits, teaching teams how to make their digital content accessible to diverse audiences.
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Hobbies:
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- **Community Mural Painting:** Collaborated on 6+ murals across the city, each telling a story about the local culture.
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- **Baking & Food Photography:** Known for using design skills to make baked goods look as good as they taste.
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- **Dancing Salsa and Bachata:** Enthusiastic dancer, believes in bringing movement and energy to both dance floors and design.
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References:
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Available upon request – my clients will vouch for my design skills, and my mom will tell you I’m a great listener. |