My Resume

Joshua J. Cortez

5945 W. Alluvial   Fresno, California 93722                                                 (559) 320-5100

OBJECTIVE

To bring positive strength and premium quality every environment I’m in.

PROFILE

Experienced in the fields of Print, Graphic Design, Web Design & Multi-Media
Programs: Adobe PhotoShop CS, GoLive, Illustrator CS, InDesign CS, ImageReady,
ImageStyler, Macromedia Flash 8, DreamWeaver 8, Fireworks 8, FreeHand MX,
CorelDRAW 12, CorelPHOTOPAINT 12, QuarkXPress, SmartSounds, M.S. Office.
Proficient on both Mac & PC platforms.

• Art Directed and managed both Print & Web accounts.
• Experienced in premium print and web graphics, street signs/banners & logos.
• Design web ready graphics and Flash content for multi media campaigns
• Highly proficient in Adobe, Macromedia and Corel Software.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LIGHTNING FLASH DESIGNS                                              01/2002 - Present
Fresno, California
Owner & Lead Designer
Responsible for web and print media graphics.
Freelance designer for various print media companies
Design and development of web site services.  

BENNETT FROST PERSONEL                                               10/2006 – 5/2007
Fresno, California
On assignment for the “Valley Yellow Pages”
An “office assistant” for graphic verification
& proofing. General quality control of proposed
Advertisements

J.C. FLOOR CARE                                                         04/2001 – 11/2006
Fresno, California
Owner / Operator

Experienced in bonnet cleaning and floor installation:
carpet, VCT, and laminate woods. Designed all logos,
fliers, cards, and advertisements.

VOICE OF PRAISE FELLOWSHIP                                       04/2000 – 04/2001
Fresno, California
Full Time Volunteer (Graphics Department)
Lead Designer in the development of church branding
(Fliers, banners and logos). Art Directed and designed
church web sites.

EDUCATION

ITT TECH 6/2007 - Still Attending
Computer & Electronics Engineering Technician                            
Clovis, California
Working towards a Bachelor of Science Degree

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 10/2005 - 06/2006
Clovis, California
Web & Graphic Design Diploma

QOWL BARAK UNIVERSITY OF THEOLOGY 1998 - 2004
Fresno, California
Certificate in  Biblical Studies & Theology