Graphic design

Aerospace

Skateboarding

Tattoos

Hip hop

Punk rock

Video games.

Custom cars and hot rods



My name is Christopher Rhoades, I am 36 years old originally from Long Beach Ca, currently living in Lake Elsinore CA. I am a self taught graphic designer, I have always drawn and painted, so much so I would get into trouble at work sometimes for constantly doodling when I should have been working...never knew it would pay off! I started working at Monkey Sports INC in the spring of 2012, I originally started as a customer service rep due to my knowledge of ice hockey and its equipment. After about a year of being a CSR I was asked if I would like to move to the production department (they make all the jerseys and apparel for the company). I had minor knowledge of Photoshop at the time.

Upon being moved to production I was brought along slowly, initially just weeding out vinyl designs and learning how to operate the Mimaki-JV3 Sublimation printer, soon I was starting to use the laser (universal laser systems 46x24 cut bed). The laser is ran off of CorelDraw and I became fascinated with the program, I would watch videos on Youtube till the wee hours of the morning, I even went and bought my own copy so I could practice at home. After a few weeks I started showing some of my designs to coworkers and they said mine were better than the original Graphic Designers, this went on for a few months and low and behold the Graphic Designer informed HR he was moving to Texas and a spot was open, initially the company was hesitant as I did not have the formal education or experience typically required but after proving myself I was offered the position and have held it every since (about 3 years).

I am now looking to forward my career with another company, I would like to move up and try new things...designing hockey logos has became stale and I am looking for a new challenge! 

I am interested in many different forms of art, from contemporary to classic to typography and graffiti. I draw inspiration from so many different mediums I literally could not list them all, I am known for carrying my camera around and taking pictures of everything I see that peaks my interest. I can assure you that I don't have the education that other applicants may have but I can guarantee without a shadow of doubt that I am equally (if not more) passionate about art/design and if you give me a week I will become a master in anything I do.

I am most familiar with Coreldraw but I have recently subscribed to Adobe based software and i am currently learning those.

Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me,

Christopher Rhoades

Create mockups and proofs, and work with reps to design exactly what the customer is looking for, then finalize designs prior to production or customization, these mockups are needed for ALL custom work, whether it’s for one article or thousands, and whether production is internal or outsourced. Create customized merchandise boards for reps to present to potential large clients to show them their expansive options as far as custom apparel, uniforms and equipment. Design and illustrate logos for customers at the company.

Use various programs and machines for production such as, Digital Knight K20S 16x20 Heat-press, Universal Laser Systems ILS12.15 laser cutter, Mimaki JV33-130 Sublimation printer. Programs used were Corel Draw X6, Wasatch Soft-rip 7.1, Roland cut studio.




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Monkey Sports INC

Mt San Jacinto Community College