Dagmar Kuta
is a Production Designer and Photographer
based in the California Bay Area
I'm a dedicated professional with experience in many areas of visual identity and marketing, including graphic design, photography, copy writing and editing, social media management, advertising, screen printing, and more.
Let's discuss how I can make your business shine!
Skills & Education
Hard Skills
Adobe CC (InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premiere)
Microsoft Suite and OneDrive
Google Office Suite
Social media management
Copy writing/copy editing
Professional photography
Soft Skills
Written/Verbal Communication
Teaching
Management
Organization
Planning
Time management
Determined learner
Education
UC Santa Cruz
Bachelors of Art, Literature
Fall 2016 - Spring 2018
Solano Community College
Fall 2013 - Spring 2016
Experience
Instructional Lab Assistant - Art and Photography
Solano Community College
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Manage graphic design, printmaking, and photography labs, and work closely with instructors to improve student learning experience
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Develop promotional materials by writing, editing, taking photographs, designing; distribute materials at outreach events
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Grew and developed commercial screen printing business by 300 percent
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Initiated bi-annual student art sale, earning $7,000 from first two sales, with nearly $2,000 in proceeds benefiting the art department
Marketing and Design Intern/Freelancer
Mare Island Brewing Co.
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Design and present marketing materials for print, social media
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Create packaging, posters, and other print collateral according to company design guidelines
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Shoot and edit photographs for online store, advertisements, promotions, and portraits
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Developed templates with detailed instructions for use by others
Creative Director, Production Manager, Layout Designer
City on a Hill Press
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Managed and improved artistic standards for weekly college newspaper
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Edited dozens of articles, illustrations, and page layouts weekly for two years
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Developed and taught creative classroom curriculum for 1.5 years for student peer photographers, designers, and illustrators
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Single-handedly organized fundraiser earning $4,000
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Promoted three times in two years; directed 5-20 staff on design, photography, illustration, copy editing, writing, advertising