General info

Seattle, WA

Fabiola Reina has over 5 years of professional experience in Design, Marketing, Event Organizing & Art. She has helped numerous individuals, businesses & events grow and build traffic through her creativity and organization.

Her background in graphic design and architecture results in her collective grasp of 2D visual communication, 3D environmental experience, and the significance of scale & user experience. Her creative & effective visual solutions to complex problems result in a user friendly visual story that stands out. She also has a background in art direction, photography, creative illustration, and fine art, with a solid understanding of color theory, photo editing/manipulation, layout, and forming an emotional connection with customers through her imagery.

She possesses broad knowledge in graphic design for print, web & interactive spaces (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Freehand, with html/CSS familiarity). She is also passionate about creative marketing strategies. She has experience in the creation & management of marketing campaigns, Social Media, Google Analytics & SEO. She is also multilingual, enjoys problem-solving, and her artwork & photography have been sold in many art exhibitions.

Experience

  • Broker Care Coordinator - Graphic Designer & Marketer
    Seattle, WA
    Sep 2012 - Present
    Windermere Real Estate Wall Street

    In-house branding and marketing specialist working with over 50 agents in print, web & social media to maximize customer lifetime value.

  • Freelance Graphic Designer
    Seattle, WA
    Oct 2012 - Present
    Aquent

    Freelance graphic designer for one of the largest creative and marketing agencies in the world.

  • Graphic Designer (Temp.)
    Redmond, WA
    May 2012 - Jul 2012
    ImagiCorps

    Illustrated and developed 2D & 3D design concepts from initial phase to production for a leading experiential design firm that specializes in increasing clients' brand awareness worldwide. Clients have included Microsoft, XBox, Staples, Skype and more. Projects range from wall treatment for Microsoft Campus to Point-of-Purchase displays for XBox. Also designs marketing collateral for ImagiCorps, and assists in copywriting in the marketing department.

  • Graphic Designer | Artist | Marketer | Photographer
    Seattle, WA
    Nov 2010 - Present
    Little One Books

    Increases visitors traffic and improves exposure for the children's media company through redesign and regular update of website, graphic design (web & print), promotional campaigns, brand development, creative/art direction & marketing. Responsibilities also include assisting with writing, proofreading and editing copies.

    Graphic design includes web banners, landing pages, marketing collateral, social media and web graphics, newsletter, promotional ads, trade show & special events graphics. Also, photographs their products to display online (www.littleonebooks.com), as well as creates children’s art for home décor only available at the company.

  • Event Founder & Organizer | Marketing Manager | Creative Director | Graphic Designer
    Seattle, WA
    Jun 2011 - Present
    Northern Lights Holiday Bazaar

    Event Founder & Organizer, Creative Director, Marketing Manager, and Graphic Designer for the annual holiday event that supports local artists & businesses, encourages community involvement & creative appreciation, and provides educational workshops for children & families. Creates, writes and manages the event program & entertainment, financial budget, vendor PR, layout plan, creative direction, promotion, Social Media marketing, marketing campaigns as well as press releases.

    Also, designs all the marketing materials, website & promotional ads for the bazaar (print & web: banners, signs, posters, flyers & more). The first annual brought about 400 guests to the 4000 sq ft venue, & involved partnerships with established businesses such as Pacific Science Center.

  • Lead Graphic Designer
    Seattle, WA
    Oct 2010 - Present
    Babette's Events

    Maximizes exposure and attendance by creating the design of all the logos, marketing materials, promotional ads, event banners and posters for events around Seattle, including the Wallingford Art Walk, Wallingford Summer Festival, and The Goddess Festival.

  • Freelance Graphic Designer, Marketing Coordinator & Artist
    Seattle, WA
    Jan 2006 - Present
    Fabiola Reina Design

    Provides design, creative & marketing services, with an emphasis on graphic design (web & print), creative marketing campaigns, custom art portraits, original art & fphotography.

  • Graphic Designer
    Seattle, WA
    Oct 2010 - Present
    Saturn Promo

    Contributes to the growth of a start-up promotional products company, Saturn Promo, by designing their brochures, customer’s logos/branding & promotional products, and other graphic design services as needed, from concept to production.

  • Architecture Estimator & Graphic Designer
    Seattle, WA
    Nov 2008 - Oct 2009
    Premier Sales NW

    Developed cost information that's needed to make bids for large commercial construction projects nationwide by reviewing blueprints & specifications, analyzing materials needed, and doing take-offs. Also, worked as graphic designer for the company's email marketing, and assisted in administration as well as customer service.

Education

  • BA Architecture
    Portland, OR
    Sep 2003 - Jun 2008
    Portland State University

Certifications


  • Breakthrough Logo Design & Branding Success

Testimonials & References


  • Testimonials

    "Fabiola is an extremely talented designer and artist. Her work shows creativity, emotion and a sense of balance. She can visualize an idea or concept and produce a finished product that always exceeds expectations. She shows a remarkable attention to detail in her work. Fabiola is consistent and reliable and has great ideas that she is always willing to share."

    -Joan McCoy, President of Little One Books


    "I just recently started up my event coordinating company in Seattle, "Babette's Events" www.babettesevents.com. Fabiola Reina Design has been doing the majority of my graphic design work. I could not ask for a more professional artist. She creates what I ask yet surpasses what I was imagining with her unique vision.... Her creative style and innovative ideas makes for an amazing partnership."

    -Tara Shuttleworth, Owner of Babette's Events


    "Fabiola brings a high level of creativity to our work. I would recommend her highly to anyone who wants creative input."

    -Barney Cohen, CEO of Saturn Promo


    "I have a small cloth diaper business, Bug On A Rug. I had a very cute but boring little Bug logo. I found Fabiola Reina Design and she turned my basic logo into this beautiful masterpiece! I was so picky and wishy washy, I asked her to make many changes, mostly minor, and she did so quickly, efficiently, and so graciously. I will be coming back for future projects and I cannot recommend her enough. I am now proud of the logo that represents my business!"

    -Aundrea, Owner of Bug On A Rug



  • References

    Joan McCoy - President/Owner of Little One Books
    Graphic Designer, Artist & Creative Director of her online children's bookstore

    Barney Cohen - CEO of Saturn Promo
    Graphic Designer of his promotional products company

    Tara Shuttleworth - Owner of Babette's Events
    Graphic Designer of her events coordinating company

    Enrique Reina - Honduran Ambassador for Washington DC
    Design Advisor of his residence in Honduras

    Alex Landeen - Financial Advisor
    Logo Designer of his business card and brand name

    Joe Rossman - General Contractor
    Drafter for Bellevue City Council's Sound Transit proposal

    Winston Reina - Engineer
    Interior Designer of his residence in Indonesia

    Eric Hodgins - President of Premier Sales Northwest
    Estimator and Graphic Designer of his construction company


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