Alex Zarate
Creative and hard-working designer with 5+ years of experience in content creation, visual storytelling, and marketing campaign strategy. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing Strategy, and have a strong understanding of the traditional print process.
Professional Experience
Digital Media Specialist
Baker Home Energy
2022-2025
• Maintained and updated the company website using WordPress and Unbounce with HTML/CSS to support seasonal campaigns and promotions, enhancing user engagement by 13%.
• Collaborated with sales and business intelligence teams to review user experience and brand consistency across web, email, and traditional assets, improving tracking accuracy.
• Developed and maintained a content calendar, organizing and delivering campaign assets (images, video, blogs), ensuring timely and cohesive campaign execution.
• Proofed, pre-flighted, and prepared press-ready files for brochures, direct mailers, and event collateral, ensuring compliance with vendor specifications and brand standards.
• Designed and produced presentation decks in Keynote and PowerPoint, including a company-wide Town Hall presentation developed in collaboration with department executives.
• Created wireframes and mockups in Figma to concept and refine website elements such as pop-up sliders and lightboxes, supporting user experience improvements.
Graphic Designer
Streamline Solar
2022-2024
• Design digital and print marketing assets as an Adobe Certified Professional, creating impactful visuals for campaigns and promotions.
• Optimize website content for mobile users via WordPress and Unbounce, ensuring a seamless experience for 75%+ of site visitors who access the site through mobile devices.
• Publish and update blog content using foundational HTML skills and SEO best practices to boost engagement and visibility.
Production Assistant
The Walt Disney Co.
06/22-12/22
• Retouched and optimized images for social media distribution, ensuring visual quality met Disney’s brand standards and platform requirements.
• Coordinated with event photographers to schedule coverage and capture key moments for marketing and promotional use.
• Organized and prepared digital assets for internal teams and vendors, maintaining accuracy and readiness for multi-channel distribution.
Social Media Manager
Emjaye Inspired
2021-2022
• Managed the brand’s social media presence, increasing follower growth by 11% and boosting post engagement by 33% through consistent, visually compelling content.
• Created monthly email campaigns via Mailchimp with open rates averaging 22%.
• Implemented a monthly content calendar to ensure consistent posting, aligned messaging with marketing goals, and streamlined content planning across socials (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok).
• Adapted brand voice across social platforms using trend-aware visuals and timely posting to maximize reach.