Cassandra Perez
Creating unique pieces takes both drive and creativity. I'm always striving to learn more and to capture my clients' dreams to media. I enjoy learning new design skills and finding ways to share my knowledge with others. My mantra is to always learn, design, teach and share.
Contact
320-266-7890
perezking1022@gmail.com
cassandrasportraits.com
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Skills
Personal
Design & Layout
Teaching
Organization
Leadership
Communication
Photography
Hand Etching
Airbrush Painting
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Program
Gerber Omega
PhotoGrav
Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
InDesign Illustrator
Lightroom
Dreamweaver
Content Managment
Microsoft Office
Education
St. Cloud Technical & Community College St. Cloud, MN
Marketing & Design AAS Degree
Advertising Web Page Designer AAS Degree
Graduated 2010
Employment
Sunburst Memorials St. Cloud, MN
Design Specialist Jan. 2020 - Present
Design and produce quality layouts for families
Design marketing materials and help with brand management
Research and implement new programs and processes
Maintain and manage on-line presence: Website & Idea Center
Learned artistic skills to assist production: Hand Etching &
Airbrush Painting
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Freelance - Cassandra's Portraits Sauk Rapids, MN
Photographer & Graphic Designer 2010 - Present
Portrait and product photographer
Design brand and print pieces
Design graphics for all social media platforms
Social media marketing & web visual design
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National Karate Academy of Martial Arts St. Cloud, MN
Instructor & Promotional Coordinator February 2004 - Present
Teaching to both large and small groups
Instruct children and adults to defend themselves
Build confidence, self-respect and discipline n every student
Marketing coordination between locations
Coordinating promotional events/ trade shows & demonstrations
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Stone Holding Co. Waite Park, MN
Photographer August 2011 - Dec. 2019
Photographing natural stone to show color and pattern
Editing and uploading photographs to show true color for web
Noting and informing imperfections in stone for potential clients
Perform customer service Email digital marketing
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Thelen Advertising St. Cloud, MN
Intern - Project Manager January 2011 - April 2011
Proofed advertisements for numerous clients
Wrote press releases
Researched client opportunities
Learned the inner-workings of an advertising agency
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Achievements
2nd Place National DECA Competition- Advertising Campaign Design
Northway Group CEP & Creative - 4 semesters
Rising Star Award Recipient
Silver ADDY Award - Photography
5th Degree Black Belt - 24 Years Training
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