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Jesse J Alvarez

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DESIGN EXPIERENCE

Jalva Design (2012-Present)

"Jalva Design" is a design company to handle professional design work that comes my direction. Strengths include product design, layout, rebranding/branding, and web appearance.


VRGNLA CLOTHING CO. (2007-2014)

Responsibilities included overseeing day-to-day operations, create marketing images, designing brand identities, handle social media accounts, contacting and working with local printers, garment dealers, and alteration specialists. 


Education

California State University, Los Angeles (2013-Present)

B.A., (Graphic Design/Visual Communications) Fall, 2015 Graduated with a 3.56 GPA

• Working in groups to create collaborative projects and pitching concept developments to make a new brand, logo campaign or business plan.

• I enhanced my skills in design, layout, and originality within my work.

• Strengthen my communication skills - I have a love for talking to people and working with other to create some spectacular.

• Time Management in order to fulfill deadlines in school and in freelance work to help benefit my career.



San Francisco State University (2010-2012)

International Business Major


Santa Monica High School (2006-2010)

Graduated with a 3.2 GPA


WORK EXPERIENCE

WestsideRentals.com (2012-Present)

Leasing Specialist/Sales

• Assisting owners with Marketing, credit reports, reviewing applicant documents and finalizing leases for new renters.

• Assisting owners and new renters with initial meetings and lease signings.

• Show properties for owners.

• Schedule appointments for field reps to show properties.


PacSun (2008-2010)

Cashier/Sales

• Handled all merchandise.

• Assisted consumers with styles. 

• Assisted Managers with in store layout along with giving and collected feedback with employees.

• Replenished all merchandise and handled registry.


PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Strong business skills, strong communicating skills, social marketing skills, fashion design skills, ability to collaborate with others, strong work ethic, and proficient in Adobe.


AWARDS

Graduate at California State University, Los Angeles (2015)

Selected out of the Art Department to work with Kim Abeles in collaborative art project to be displayed in the Luckman Museum.


ROP Program (2010)

Received second place in Los Angeles County for my outstanding work, technical speaking skills and over all presentation in my interview.