Kristina Mercado Graphic Designer| Photographer | Retoucher | Graphic Artist

EXPERIENCE

-Graphic Designer- R.S. Knapp, Co (Napco), Lyndhurst, NJ- June 2015-Present Designs artwork for both large and small format print. Edits provided art files in preparation for print, creates brand identity for new clients with Logo design, and stationary design/business cards. Produces small format collateral/prints, and assists with large format production when needed.

-Assistant Creative Director/Media Specialist/Photographer/Videographer/Editor/Makeup Artist, Clavon’s Wear & Cavon MTM, NYC/NJ, September 2014- Present Social Media Specialist for promotion. Photographer/Videographer/Editor/Makeup Artist on photoshoots and video shoots. In charge of video concepts and videography/editing. Assistant Creative Director, helps the creative director with conceptual aspects of photoshoots/video shoots.

-Photographer, Life365, Florham Park, NJ- April 2014-April 2015 Traveled as a mobile studio photographer, bringing the studio to the client and giving them an in home portrait studio experience.

-Cashier, Smashburger, Clifton, NJ- March 2014-April 2014 Served as cashier and waitress.

-Seasonal Associate, Charming Charlie, Clifton, NJ - December 2013- January 2014 Worked on the sales floor, cleaning and restocking the different sections.

-Freelance Artist, Kristina Mercado, Newark, NJ - January 2009- Present Event photographer/videographer, graphic designer, digital artist, documentation photographer, freelance artist. www.KristinaMercado.com

-Academic Specialist, Kean University, Union, NJ - January 2013- Present Academic Specialists provide part-time, temporary and professional services to the university. Services provided are office/ receptionist work, social media management, videography/video editing, and graphic design.

-Sales Associate, Annie Sez, Verona, NJ- August 2012-January 2013 Worked on the sales floor as well as served as a cashier.

-Information Desk Worker, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ- February 2010- May 2012 Gives information about the school, and student life. In charge of the game room equipment, receptionist for the student center.

-Treat Team, Rita's Italian Ices, Bloomfield, NJ - May 2010- August 2011 Made the orders the costumers asked for. Worked the register.

-Teacher’s Assistant, North Ward Center, Newark, NJ- July 2008- August 2009 During the North Ward's early childhood summer program, worked with 2,3,4, & 5 year olds, teaching them skills, art, reading, and teamwork.

-Team Member, Taco Bell, Belleville, NJ- June 2005- August 2007 Made food to order, worked the register.

SKILLS Languages: English and Spanish.

Advanced:

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

Mac Platform:FinalCut Pro X, iMovie, iPhoto, iWork Suite, GarageBand

Microsoft Word & PowerPoint

Working Knowledge:

Adobe Premier, After Effects, Excel

Other Skills:

Photography, Videography, Fine Arts (i.e. painting, sketching, drafting, printmaking, sculpture, photo manipulation and photo-reconstruction,

etc)

EDUCATION The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ- August 2012

-BFA, Bachelors of Fine Arts High School of Art & Design, NYC, NY- Concentration in Architecture

and Photography

ORGANIZATIONS Gospel United Ministries (college ministry)- Praise Team Leader, Event Coordinator, Webmaster, Spiritual Chaplain: fall/2007-spring/

2012 The ELITE Club- Youth Development program, community service,

photographer, creative director. 2011-2012 Greater Love Ministries- Social/Media Ministry Leader : 2010-

present, S.A.L.T. Singles Ministry-2015-present

973-715-4494 kristinaluz.mercado@gmail.com

www.KristinaMercado.com

Photoshop InDesignIllustrator

Word/PagesExcel/NumbersPowerpoint/KeynoteGaragebandiPhoto

Solo Exhibitions A Look Through the Years, Casa Mercado, Newark, New Jersey, USA, May 2012 Group Exhibitions Celebrating 75 Years of Art Making Spring Arts Festival Alumni Show, NYC, New York, June, 2012 Enlarged to Show Texture, Ewing, NJ. Senior BFA Thesis Exhibition, Apr. 2012 And Now For Something Completely New, Ewing, NJ. Senior BFA Thesis Exhibition, Oct. 2011 And Now For Something Completely Different, Ewing, NJ. Senior BFA Thesis Exhibition, Sept. 2011

WEB SITES www.KristinaMercado.com

PRIZES Finalist, Photographer's Forum [International Photography Contest], 2012 Competition- winner TBA in October 2012

Publications: Photographer's Forum 2012 I-Fashion, January 2015 Beauty Issue- Clavon'sWear, Credited for Makeup Artistry

Miscellaneous: Did photography/Videography for Clavon'sWear New York- NYC Summer Fashion Week