Cheryl Regan

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Cheryl Regan-cmr4locals.com wants to invite you to see my creative side!

Cheryl Regan's Bio:

Cheryl Regan's Experience:

• Instructor/Consultant at Saddleback Unified School District Dept. of Rec.

  1998 - 2012

  - 15 years+, experience developing, teaching and consulting businesses & individuals in photography, software and operating systems. -Adapt classes to individual needs and levels of ability, diversity in culture, age, gender and socioeconomic status.

• Media Production Coordinator /Current Publishing Corp. at Diving Science and Technology, PADI

  2009 - 2010

  -Work with Current Publishing Corporation, (a division of PADI international) updating "Life on an Ocean Planet", marine science textbook and ancillary teaching materials. -Organize, coordinate, color correct, obtain and place images. -Researched contract agreements, copyright release and accuracy of past contracts and image placement. -Obtain required documentation. Negotiate contracts, payments, copyright agreements, adhering to legal and industry standards. -Work with design, legal, science and editorial staff in production and communication, using my expertise in photography and Photoshop.

• Owner/Photographer/Designer at Creating a Scene

  1998 - 2010

  -Over 15 years, experience in all aspects of photography and graphic design. -Worked with vast clientele, catering to public, private, nonprofit and government agencies. -Responsible for promotion, advertising, production, customer service, book keeping, reputation and image of a business. -Advertising design and web services. - Able to adapt to new technologies and a changing business environment, as the web and digital photography changed the industry.

• Designer/Traffic Manager at Golden Memories Incorporated

  2008 - 2009

  -Design custom announcements and greeting cards for local, national and international clients. -Work with staff on work flow and production issues using my experience in production and skills in organization. -Put systems in place to make production more efficient and cost effective. -Built customer loyalty through excellent customer relations and brand excellence. -Managed production and quality control.

• Manager/Customer Relations/Technician at Shutterbug Photo Shop

  1982 - 2008

  -Retail sales, customer service, scan, copy, reproduce, retouching and photo finishing. -Promoted to manager, responsible for staff, production, workflow, ordering and organization of inventory.

• Senior Graphic Designer/ Office Assistant at Saddleback College

  2010

  -Design promotional materials for various events for diverse audiences. -Work in a fast paced environment to meet deadlines and accommodate client needs. -Maintain brand standards meeting strict guidelines. -Designed, updated and edited medical informational bookmark series for Student Health Center. -Perform office duties, opening & closing procedures, scheduling, coordinating projects and clients. -Develop and execute procedures and systems to maintain order. -Gather and input data for transition to electronic records system.

• Freelance Designer/Consultant at CMR4Locals

  2009

  -Consulted numerous and diverse businesses in marketing, branding, promotion, design and general business practices. -Contracted to photograph Greek Mama's line of products, scope expanded to include; consulting, marketing and promotion of products, label and web design. www.greekmama.com. - Marketing consultant, branding and promotion of specialty food products for Nirvana Farms, created labels, unique to each product conforming to a variety of packaging shapes and sizes, while adhering to USDA guidelines. -Back to school Campaign for Massage Heights marketing strategies, collateral and email blast. -Photograph, edit and size images for Sansoe contracting materials for placement on ws48 websites. -Images for RJ Industries for print in Contractor Magazine, and placement on company website. -Instructed individuals and businesses in various computer models, software and operating systems.

Cheryl Regan's Education:

• California State University-Fullerton

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

• Irvine Valley College

  Concentration: Social Media, Graphic and Motion Graphics

• Saddleback College

  Certificate
  Concentration: Digital Media Art