Ami Ruda
PORTFOLIO
3D Image 
Full bleed paperback spread 
E-book Cover 
Psychological Thriller book cover 
E-book Cover 
E-book Cover 
E-book Cover 
E-book Cover 
E-book Cover 
E-book Cover 
Facebook Ad 
Bookbub advertisement 
E-book anthology Amazon image 
Website Mockup for a credit union 
Historical Mystery book cover 
Historical Mystery book cover 
E-book Cover 
Woman with a spear in a bunker 
Banner for website 
Banner image for website 
Slideshow banner for credit union website 
Banner for website 
Banner for website 
Banner for website 
Banner for website 
Banner for website 
Slideshow banner for credit union website 
Banner for website
Work Experience
ASL/English Interpreter
| Sept 2013-Present | Chemeketa Community College | Salem, OR |
- Part-time interpreter in a post-secondary setting, Information Technology, Medical, etc.
- Reformulating messages from English to ASL and ASL to English for students with a wide variety of language needs
- Freelance interpreting with various agencies: medical, PT, educational, EIP meetings, etc.
Graphic Designer
| Nov 2010-Present | Freelance | Salem, OR |
- Saw projects through from concept to final design
- Consistently met deadlines
- Photography Crystal Apple Awards
- Book covers
- Web design and maintenance, including editing HTML & CSS
Graphic Designer
| May 2008-Nov 2010 | Sweeney Promotions | Salem, OR |
- Saw projects through from concept to final design
- Consistently met deadlines
- Met and consulted with clients and translated needs into creative, innovative designs
- Design projects include: logos, vehicle wraps, billboards, t-shirt designs, calendars, banners, fliers, branding, and websites
- Worked with an external printshop for file format management, color correction, and approved hard proofs
- Photographer for the Marion County Fair, Buckaroo Ball, Hoof n Holler, and other various events
- Duties included customer service
Graphic Designer
| Sept 2005-May 2008 | The Elijah List | Albany, OR |
- Responsible for: logos, magazine layout, advertisements, CD covers, photography, editing, and bulk email marketing
- Collaborated with co-designers and editors
- Responsible for master file of magazine layout
- Interfaced with magazine printer, including packaging and preflight of the monthly magazine issue
- In-house technical consultant on design programs
- Consistently met tight deadlines
Skills
Core Graphic Design Skills
- Branding & Visual Identity
- Typography
- Color Theory & Application
- Layout & Composition
- Print Design
- Digital Design
- Photo Retouching & Manipulation
- Icon Design
- Packaging Design
- Book Cover Design
- Poster & Editorial Design
Software & Technical Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Figma
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- HTML & CSS
- WordPress
- Google Sites
Specialized / Niche Skills
- Book Cover Design & Layout
- Kindle / E-book Formatting
- Prepress & Print Production
- Mockup Creation
- Responsive Design
- Social Media Graphics
- Facebook Ads
- Amazon Ads
Soft Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Time Management & Meeting Deadlines
- Avid learner
- Attention to Detail
- Innovative, hard-working
- Collaborative Skills
- Takes Feedback Well
- Loves Strategizing Creative Solutions to Challenges
Additional Skills
- Languages: English, American Sign Language, Spanish B2 listening
- Tools & Platforms: WordPress, Mailchimp, Amazon Ads, Facebook Ads
- Marketing Knowledge: SEO basics, Social Media Marketing
- Other Creative Skills: Photography, Writing, Painting
- Interests: Reading, Learning Languages, Gardening, Creating Projects (waterfall, light-up art pieces, themed spaces), Hanging out with my cat, Being in nature
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