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Stephen M. Palanca
Graphic Artist * Computer Illustrator * Photographer
5829 East Acoma, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 * (602) 502-5034 * Email:
[email protected](Online portfolio: www.palancaphoto.net)
Professional Experience
General Dynamics Corporation (Scottsdale, AZ) July 2009 to Oct
2010Graphic Artist/Documentation Specialist (Subcontracted thru
Superior Group)* Interpret engineering data drawings and create
technical art (diagrams, flow charts, montages)* Many personally
developed graphics were adopted and currently utilized thru United
States Army* Strong communications with Art Lead and Authors for
accuracy of graphic symbols, artwork, and proper
terminology/acronym usage* Specializing in isometric computer
illustrations and graphics based off an isometric grid template
Collins College School of Design and Technology (Tempe and
Phoenix, AZ) 2002to 2009Visual Communications Lead Instructor*
Earned Lead Instructor position: trained, assisted and supervised
fellow Instructors to follow required specific course curriculums
and outlines, and resolving student issues and needs* Elected
Member of the Collins College Portfolio Review Board: analyzing
portfolios for content, copyright, design, meeting industry
standards, and proper document layout procedures* Instructed visual
communication courses from software programs, to photographyand
design theory* Awarded instructor of the month - March 2005, August
2007
Boeing Corporation (Mesa, AZ) 1999 to 2001Graphic Artist
(Subcontracted thru McDonnell Douglas MDTSC)* Designed computer
training courseware graphics for Army Apache helicopter pilots and
instructors* Strong communications with pilot instructors and
technicians for accuracy of graphic symbols and proper terminology
usage* Many personally developed graphics were adopted and
currently used for Boeing,McDonnell Douglas, and the U.S. Army
Software Knowledge
Proficient on IBM PC and MAC environments: PhotoshopCS4 *
Darkroom * IllustratorCS4 * InDesignCS3 * QuarkXPress8 * Freehand7
* CorelDRAWX3 * Darkroom * Outlook09 * Visio09 * PowerPoint09 *
Microsoft Word09 * Excel09 * Acrobat SuiteOther Valued Skills
* Exceptional leadership qualities* Accurate proofreading
* Creative product development
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* Strong interactive communication* Expert level Photography*
Extreme artistic abilities
Education
Collins CollegeTempe, AZ 1997
Associate of Arts Degree in Visual Communication
New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, NM 1990
Associate of Arts Degree (Undesignated with emphasis in Studio
Art)
