Catrina Joki

Skills Offered

• - Graphic Design
• - Branding
• - Photography

Personal Introduction

I am a graphic designer currently working full time in the greater Boston Area. The journey to finding my love for design was interesting -- at least I think so! I've always loved computers, and was one of those teenagers who spent most of their time gazing at a computer screen (you should see my eye prescription). I first became very interested in designing my MySpace pageback when it was the coolest thing since sliced bread. I changed my Myspace layout weekly, learning html to come up with ways to make it really cool and unique. From there I started taking every computer class my high school had to offer. I was programming constantly. The more computer classes I took, the more I realized I enjoyed the creative aspect over the mathmatical side... I've always been a right-brainer. I finally tried out the graphic design class in high school and fell in love with making posters, logos, book covers, and anything and everything in between! For the most part I'm drawn to create modern, minimalistic designs with clean and elegant ideas, and I enjoy edgy designs when they are called for. My versatility can be seen throughout my freelance work and other projects I've completed.

Qualifications

• BA in Graphic Design from Lasell College

Experience

Graphic Designer at Embroidery Unlimited:  -Graphic Design using the following programs: Adobe Illustrator CC, Roland CutStudio. Adobe Photoshop CC. -Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing using a Brother GT-631 printer. -Vinyl printing using Roland GX-24 vinyl cutter and a Hotronix Fusion Heat Press. -Customer service, placing orders and ensuring a positive experience with the company. -Customer outreach via social media (facebook) and email campaigns using Constant Contact. -Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors.     Graphic Designer at Three Twins Productions: -Graphic Design using Corel Draw and Photoshop CS6. -Knowledge of CMYK ink colors for printing. -Generate screens for screen printing using an Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer. -Maintain customer relationships to ensure 100% satisfaction in the designs and company by email, phone and in-person conversations. -Handle shipping and receiving of garments.     Intern at Cre8: A Do It Yourself Studio: -Assisting customers in designing and executing their ideas for t-shirts, glassware, decals, and other projects. -Using Corel Draw to design. -Produce the designs using various machines: laser engraver, sand blaster, heat press, and Neoflex Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printer.