Emily Acosta
emily4247@gmail.com
Tucson, Az
QUALIFIED BY:
Acquired associates in graphic design from Pima Community College Digital Arts Department.
WORK HISTORY:
3/2008- Present Large Synoptic Survey Telescope Corporation (LSSTC) and
The National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), Tucson, Arizona
LSSTC is a non-profit corporation which oversees the LSST project, a proposed 8-meter ground based optical telescope. NOAO’s purpose is to provide the best ground-based astronomical telescopes to the nation’s astronomers, to promote public understanding and support of science, and to help advance all aspects of US astronomy.
Graphic Design, Web Design
Responsibilities include a wide variety of print design, web design and upkeep, large format design for banner and large displays as well as large format printing and laminating. Podcast creation, iPod application (aesthetic) design, video editing, and photography. Often on a very tight deadline based schedule.
2007- 2008 MasterPieces, Tucson, Arizona
Company that creates and distributes a variety of puzzles, games and accessories.
Assists with the creation of mock ups and some design.
2007 (internship) Child and Family Resources Inc., Tucson, Arizona
Non-profit organization dedicated to improve the well-being of Arizona’s children and families through
programs that strengthen child care, youth and families.
Designed several logos, brochures and other projects with a dead line based schedule.
2006 (freelance) Piney-Hollow.com, Tucson, Arizona
Bead and jewelry store that also provides classes in jewelry making.
Provided Piney Hollow with a fully functioning web site.
Design photography, production and upload of an aesthetically pleasing, informational, functional web site.
1999-2008 Waffle House, Tucson, Arizona
A leading server of waffles in the United
States specializing in customer service since 1955.
Server
Primary responsibility to provide service, “Good, Food, Fast”. Responsibilities include greeting customers, seating, taking orders, delivering drinks/food, clearing tables, doing dishes, and side work at the ending of the shift.
EDUCATION:
Pima Community College Digital Arts Department, Tucson, Arizona
2004-2007 Associates of Applied Science- Web Design Concentration
• Worked throughout school to support family and pay for expenses.
• Excelled with 4.0 gpa through all of school career.
• Member of the Tucson Advertising Federation
• 2008 Completed a Digital Video Editing course focused mainly on Final Cut Pro
REFERENCES:
Professional references provided from employer, college and co-ops upon request.