Elaine Proffitt

Elaine Proffitt has a diverse range of work experience in various roles. Elaine started their career as a Graphic Designer and Creative Director at CueStix International, where they were responsible for production, project management, and maintaining visual integrity for sporting goods brands. Elaine then worked as an Assistant Manager and Barista at Alfalfa's Market, Inc.

Elaine also worked as a Level 2 Benjamin Moore Paint Associate at Juniper Paints and as a Customer Service Representative at Guiry's Color Source. Elaine gained experience as a Seasonal Graphic Designer at Deluxe Design and later joined the company as a Senior Graphic Designer, where they led a team of designers and oversaw environmental signage design solutions for large public events.

Elaine also worked as a Graphic Artist at ARI Graphix, where they managed a team of designers and ensured the timely delivery of large-scale projects. Elaine then served as an Administrative Assistant and Graphic Designer at the New Mexico School of Music. Most recently, they joined TouchSource as a Production Artist, specializing in building and customizing programs for interactive and static building directories.

In addition to their employment, Elaine also worked as a Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer, contributing to various projects such as children's book illustrations, logo designs, and info graphics. Elaine provided graphic design services for organizations such as GO Public Schools & the Oakland Reach and Mythical Physique Apparel. Elaine also executed post-production retouching and color correction for product photography at New West Photography.

Throughout their work experience, Elaine has demonstrated skills in CSS, HTML, JavaScript, SQL, Adobe Illustrator, and 3D mapping solutions. Elaine has a strong attention to detail, consistently delivers high-quality designs, and is experienced in working remotely and independently.

Elaine Proffitt has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Art Practice from the University of California, Berkeley. Elaine also holds an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Fine Arts with a specialization in Drawing from Ventura College. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained certifications in After Effects Motion Graphics from Boulder Digital Arts in July 2016 and in Adobe InDesign Advanced from Sterling Ledet & Associates in January 2013.