Resume
MONIKA LEA JONES
www.timeisart.org
monikajones@gmail.com
Hairpin Design - Fairfax, CA June 2009 to Present
Graphic Designer:
Managed multiple clients in a timely manner. Carried out projects from sketch phase to print ready files for production. Designed and utilized templates to generate Brands, Packaging, and Marketing Collateral. Utilized Adobe CS5 to create refined logos and advertising layouts for both print and web.
Academy of Art University - SF, CA Jan 2008 to October 2009
Production Designer/Set Dresser/Scenic Painter:
Prepared and painted over 10 sets in soundstage. Designed productions for acting and directing classes. Dressed sets and re-set props for daily shoots. Created over 150 unique settings.
J. Sahadi Jewelers - Oakland, CA June 2003 to June 2007
Sales/Jewelers Assistant:
High-end jewelry sales. Designed custom jewelry through customer consultation. Calculated estimates for repairs. Typed appraisals and evaluated gemstones. Ordered parts and processed jobs for contractors. Tracked inventory and created over 1000 inventory cards, with detailed cost breakdowns. Key Holder. In charge of opening safe and engaging alarm.
Dakot-Art Custom Framing - Oakland, CA Sept 2002 to June 2003
Framer and Retail Salesperson:
Designed and sold custom framing to match artwork. Cut mats, glass, backings, and created buildups, shadow boxes, and special computer layouts. Fitted frames, joined filets, and attached hardware. Sold retail items, used Life-Saver computer program.
EDUCATION:
UC Santa Cruz 1998 – 2002 Major: Art History - Religion and Visual Culture
Minor: Earth Science with Graduate level courses in Science Illustration and Field Sketching
Study Abroad: Mussoorie and Hyderabad, India June 2000 to Jan 2001
Interdisciplinary Studies – Peralta Colleges, Alameda County, CA 2003 - 2008
INTERNSHIPS:
New Langton Arts Intern: 1246 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA
Children's Fairyland Painting Intern: 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA
Medi-Cone, Graphic Design Intern: San Geronimo, CA
Academy of Sciences: 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA
MEMBERSHIPS: International Decorative Artisans League 2011 Professional
SKILLS: Computer software: CS5, Word, Excel both Mac and PC Platforms. Good trouble shooter and problem solver. Team player able to work independently. Excellent interaction and communication skills. Calm under pressure. Detail oriented, friendly and organized.