About me

My name is Alex Garcia and I have a first degree in Graphic and Communication design. I have worked within the events arena for a year and a half as a PR and Events Coordinator for IFEMA trade fair in Madrid.Mid-year, I had the opportunity to work towards the preparation for this year's ARCO International art fair which took place at the IFEMA trade show which involved as much visual communication as administrative and organizational skills.The references I obtained from this are excellent and the further skills learnt at an art event of this magnitude made me realise my potential as a communicator and efficient problem solver under pressure, working with photographers for shoots, graphic designers, musicians, chefs and top International galleries.Freelance graphic design has given me the skills to research, present and carry out field work tasks speedily and effectively as a communication design professional. I have helped on a business orientated web-design project and have excellent lay-out skills, which you can view if you wish by clicking on *, I have worked as an international Tour Director and Tour Guide which requires thorough research of travel market trends and National and International cultural events. I have ample PR experience dealing with event suppliers and people world wide by phone or directly in 5 different languages (Bilingual English/Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian). Having worked freelance as a Graphic Designer, I have outstanding computer and photography skills and work daily with software such as Word, Excell, Powerpoint and design/photography software such as In-design, Illustrator, Photoshop and Quark-express.I have also organised events as a language teacher and Head of studies in Madrid and London for three years before becoming a Tour Director.Please do not hesitate to contact me on as I would be glad to answer any questions .Attached you will find my CV.Alex Garcia.Following my graduation I have taken on some free lance work and took a few months out to do some travelling around Cornwall, Spain and Portugal.I have now left Cornwall behind to move to London where possibilities and opportunities are endless.I am currently looking for some work experience in branding / publishing even advertising and have taken on a few free lance b