Alex Mingoia
519 Norlee Street
Sebastopol, CA, 95472

Phone: 707-478-7623
E-Mail: alex@mingoiadesign.com

Computer Experience

• Adobe Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Acrobat
  
• Macromedia Dreamweaver Flash Freehand
  
• Windows XP & Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Network Administration (Windows 2000 & XP)
• HTML, XML, CSS

Education
I am currently pursuing a BS in Computer Information Systems. I've been working with computers since a young age and have extensive knowledge of the Windows operating system as well as proficiency in computer hardware & network environments. I've been practicing computer-based creative design & development for over two years now. I excel at providing creative design solutions and operating Adobe & Macromedia software.

• Santa Rosa Junior College (2003—2006)
  
  
• College of the Redwoods (2005)
  
  
• Santa Rosa High School (2001—2003)
  
  
• ArtQuest Multimedia (2001—2003)
  A concentrated course on various methods of digital design, animation, and computer technologies.

Employment History

• Copy Tech / Color Manager – Santa Rosa Blueprint (Jan – May 2004)
  Operated copiers and plotters for reprographics business, dealt with clients and customers, provided color management and touch-up for color printing.
  Reference: Joel Newell / 707-546-0401
  
  
• Graphic Designer – R.E.C.O.U.R.S.E (2002)
  Layout design and development for company letterhead and advertisements, graphic design for company logo, planned and implemented company identity.
  Reference: Heidi Prottas / 707-478-0176
  
  
• Web Designer – Social Advocates for Youth (2000 – 2001)
  Worked under S.A.Y. Director J. Eric Cook to design and implement their online presence.
  
  
• Graphic Designer – Sonoma County Repertory Theatre (1999-2002)
  Print development and design (season brochure), layout design for press ads and program covers, logo/identity integration and development. Reference: Diane Bailey / 707-829-3375

Achievements

• 2003 ‘Best of show’ for Zone of Focus Student Photo Competition
  
• 2003 1st Place for Child of our Times S.R. Symphony Poster Competition
  
• 2002 Guest author for the online publication Kaliber 10,000 (k10k.net)