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I'm Yara. I am a multidisciplinary designer with 20 years of experience.
I graduated from the University of Havana, Cuba. I own Havana Stone, a graphic design company in Columbus, Nebraska. I am also a graphic designer for Central Community College - Columbus.
As a designer, I consider not only aesthetic aspects but also functional, demographic, and technical. This approach allows me to achieve results that align with my clients' interests and communicate their messages effectively.

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SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

  • High Technical Proficiency:
    • Graphic Design Software: Extensively experienced in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effect, Dimensions, InDesign, Muse, Dreamweaver, and Flash), Corel Draw, iPad drawing software, and others.
    • Dreamweaver, and Flash), Corel Draw, iPad drawing software, and others.
    • 3D Modeling Softwares: Autodesk 3D Max, Solidworks.
    • Content Management Systems (CMS): WordPress, Joomla, Square, Volusion, etc.
    • Office Suite Software: Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
    • Familiarized with both Windows OS and Mac OS.
  • Bilingual: Proficiency in English and Spanish.
  • Creative thinking: Passionate about visual communication and the creative process.
  • Goal-Oriented: Ability to understand client needs and team goals.
  • Teamwork: Collaboration skills.
  • Self-Motivated.
  • Multi-tasking: Met visual design deadlines on overlapping projects in fast-paced environments.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Over 20 years of experience as a multidisciplinary designer.
  • Author of several murals over the Columbus Downtown area.
  • Instructor for Opportunity Central, a branch of the Columbus Community College in Columbus, NE.
    • Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
    • Computer for Beginners
    • Taught a "Graphic Design and The Importance of Branding" class for the Columbus Community College Business Incubator Center in Columbus, NE.
    • Currently working as Graphic Designer for Central Community Colleges – Columbus Campus.
    • Improved branding recognition of several businesses with their branding development, like Modern Muse Furniture Store, Palmeras Store, Paradise Dance Club, Strategic Impact Plus, and Naturamia, among others.
    • Worked as a part of the team that created the "Something Good Columbus" branding.
    • Winner of the 1st Annual CCC Shark Corral Competition as Havana Stone Graphic Design business owner.
    As an artist, I apply the design principles I learned and developed during my career. I enjoy experimenting with different techniques and materials, as well as creating experiences for the audience that interact with my creations.