# Jennifer Medeiros > Graphic Designer | Transforming Complex Ideas Into Clear Visuals Location: Newark, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/jennifermedeiros Growing up I always loved drawing and laying out documents. I never thought of it as a career option until an opportunity to be a Production Artist and Assistant Project Coordinator at Firebird PrePress arose. During my time there, I worked largely with textbook publishers, laying out the interiors of their books. I was able to learn and hone my digital and software skills and discover this was truly the career path for me. Since those first days, I’ve worked with other press companies, corporations and various clients across industries. I’ve created graphics and materials for books, proposals, marketing materials and larger scale projects in theatre production. My love for design has grown and evolved as I’ve expanded my skillset and project portfolio. Known for my client-centered approach, I excel in translating business strategies into brand-centered design solutions and campaigns. I’m meticulous, organized and focused on producing quality content on various types of projects. ## Work Experience ### Graphic Design Specialist @ SRI International Jan 2020 – Present | Menlo Park, CA As a Graphic Design Specialist for the Education Division at SRI, I lead the creation of visual content that translates complex research into accessible, compelling materials. I design reports, infographics, presentations, and web content that align with SRI’s branding and accessibility standards (including 508 and WCAG). My work supports education policy, practice, and research initiatives across multiple teams. I also contribute to SRI’s digital strategy by managing blog visuals and web assets using WordPress, HTML, and CSS, and I’m deeply committed to inclusive design practices that reflect diverse audiences and voices. Highlights: • Led the visual design of high-profile projects including the Regional Education Laboratory (REL) Appalachia program and the LEARN Network Toolkit, ensuring 508 compliance and consistent branding. • Played a key role in executing SRI’s organization-wide rebranding, updating templates and websites under tight deadlines. • Developed skills in HTML, CSS, WordPress, and accessibility standards through ongoing training and hands-on work. • Earn consistent praise for high-quality, on-time work and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach. • Integrate representative imagery and culturally diverse elements to promote inclusive visual storytelling. ### Graphic Designer @ Self Employed Jan 2006 – Jan 2020 | San Jose, California, United States Design a variety of marketing materials, books, photo editing/retouching, document layouts, and other graphic design and production projects as requested by clients. Key Client Projects: • RLO Training: March 2020 Performed edits and additions to existing training manual in Pages and training presentation in Keynote per client request for automotive industry training session. • Moneeka Sawyer: The Blissful Real Estate Investor: November 2019 – November 2020 Designed branded social media graphics in Photoshop advertising recent book release. Performs administrative assistant tasks including data entry, posting weekly podcast videos to Binge and YouTube, and file backup. • 3D Cabaret: October 2017 & October 2019 Worked in collaboration with performers of this cabaret show to design logo and marketing postcard. One-color logo also featured on stemless wine glass sold during the performances. • Lyric Theatre of San Jose: April 2014 – May 2018 Took on design and branding projects for four theatrical productions a year, including art direction, creative development, graphic design, photo shoots, and photo retouching & editing. Designed and developed multi-sized marketing collateral, including print and online advertisements, brochures, mailers, posters, environmental signage, and t-shirts. • Outskirts Press, Inc: June 2007 – September 2008 Created book interior designs for author manuscripts in book format for Vanity Press publications, including coordinating with editorial and production team to administer edits based on author notes and keep projects on schedule. Produced print-ready documents for publications using InDesign. ### Proposal Design Manager @ Guckenheimer Jan 2008 – Jan 2019 | San Mateo, California, United States Designed and laid out high-quality, accurate, and visually stimulating proposals, infographics, icons, menus, floorplans, and presentations for business development team of this corporate foodservice company. Scheduled and conducted monthly meetings with business development managers. Monitored projects and provided supportive, responsive oversight of team workflow and production to ensure quality and timelines. Designed sales collateral pieces, including posters, fliers, and signage for corporate cafes. • During 11-year tenure, promoted from Production Artist & Proposal Assistant to Proposal Design Specialist to Senior Proposal Design Specialist to Proposal Design Manager. • Designed brand cohesive proposals and managed layout of an average of 10 proposals (50-200 pages each) monthly. • Ensured 100% on-time project delivery in strict deadline-driven environment by prioritizing projects by deadline dates. • Maximized layout efficiency of proposals and enhanced layout variety by developing multiple templates in InDesign and Word. ### Receptionist @ Openwave Systems Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 | Redwood City, California, United States Responsible for administrative duties and greeting customers on behalf of the company. Answered the main switchboard and phones in a timely manner. Badged visitors, contractors, and employees, controlling access to the building. Reserved and monitored conference rooms via Microsoft Outlook calendar. Provided typing, filing, data entry, collating, copying, and faxing support as needed. ### Production Artist & Assistant Project Coordinator @ Firebird PrePress Jan 2006 – Jan 2006 | Campbell, California, United States Managed high-volume production process for multiple projects, coordinating internal teams and external suppliers, transforming designers' vision into print-ready deliverables, executing flawless printed projects to goal with strong attention to detail. Implemented layout and design of textbook files, developed project reports detailing production team evaluations, and archived project files. • Streamlined design and production processes for greater efficiency by proactively coordinating with production sources as well as design, art, photo, editorial, and manufacturing departments. ### Sales Associate & Special Events Coordinator @ JW Pepper Sheet Music Jan 2004 – Jan 2006 | Fremont, California, United States Provided customer service and facilitation, operated all aspects of order fulfillment process system. Handled all aspects of music education events, including scheduling, participant registration and welcome, materials procurement, packet design and implementation, questions and issues resolution, product demonstration, and participant support. ## Education ### Bachelor of Arts - BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Arizona State University ### Associate of Arts - AA in Fine Arts Ohlone College ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jennifer-medeiros-783a9346 - Portfolio: http://jennifermedeiros.me --- Source: https://flows.cv/jennifermedeiros JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/jennifermedeiros/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13