Vicki Ayala

Tel (310) 968 7024 • Fax (310) 640 7024 • Send E-mail

CURRENT/RECENT FREELANCE PROJECTS

• Cunico (+optimization, monthly maintenance, 2003-present)

• KASO Plastics

• A & G Precision

• Pacific Sintered Metals

• Premier Pump Co.

• Trail Equipment

View full portfolio of industry-sector jobs and non-industry sector jobs

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

5G Wireless Communications, Marina del Rey, CA June 2005-present

Graphic Artist, Independent Contractor

• Weekly web site updates

• Brochures, press releases and other marketing and sales literature

Thom-us, Inc. (Thomas Register of American Mfrs.), El Segundo, CA April 1997-April 2005

Production Manager (promotion, April 1999)

• Designed Print, CD and Web ads for all advertising programs for large industrial buying guide

• Search Engine Optimization: web site marketing analysis, traffic reports, strategies for client

• Web Site Hosting: as Webmaster, responsible for mail server, FTP, site maintenance, invoicing

Paper Moon Graphics, Inc., Culver City, CA December 1994-April 1997

Marketing Coordinator

• Traveled to and worked Gift Shows, prepared publicity for industry trade publications

• Experience in licensing, product development, industry trade shows, merchandise presentation

bd Systems, Inc., Torrance, CA March 1993-December 1993

Assistant to Technical Director

• Assisted technical writers with editing proposals

• Managed hiring for major contingency contract job

EDUCATION

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA Graduated Spring 1991

• Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

KnowledgeWorks, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

• Dreamweaver Web Site Development May 2005 (3-day program certificate)

STRENGTHS AND SKILLS

Software Proficiencies:

• HTML (Macromedia Dreamweaver and Microsoft FrontPage), Page Layout (QuarkXPress), Image Editing (Macromedia Fireworks)

• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint)

• ACT database, QuickBooks

Workplace:

• Hard-working and successful in both team and independent situations

• Detail-oriented, well-organized and good at prioritizing

• Enthusiastic about new things and a quick learner

Also:

• Some Spanish, Diving Certification, CPR Certification

REFERENCES AVAILABLE.