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“A diamond is a chunk of coal that is made good under pressure.” -Henry Kissinger

My past has taken me on a path,

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but my experience made me a strong individual.https://www.flickr.com/photos/kheelcenter/5279251361/in/set-72157625518260067

Its been a rocky road,https://www.flickr.com/photos/frumbert/168788317/in/set-72157622343004097

but I had to believe in myself.https://www.flickr.com/photos/yashna13/8574480187

Hi! My name is Kristy MerleneStudent Photo, Credit: Kristy Garcia

I live in the San Francisco Bay Area,https://www.flickr.com/photos/nikkorz/5285192646

Majoring in Graphic Design @ Full Sail University.https://www.flickr.com/photos/mayesstudios/5498573728

Growing up in a toxic environment,https://www.flickr.com/photos/eliezerborges/4996109887

I needed a way to escape reality.https://www.flickr.com/photos/sheepies/3439296994

I began to draw,https://www.flickr.com/photos/helloangel/9826669473

take pictures,https://www.flickr.com/photos/nayukim/3969530649a

and attended art classes in school.https://www.flickr.com/photos/mandarina94/6685355787

I value honesty and loyalty. https://www.flickr.com/photos/alfon18/2217058917

My goal is to…https://www.flickr.com/photos/cheindel/169796886

inspire everyone I encounter,https://www.flickr.com/photos/zuerichs-strassen/14236566707

continue to build upon my skills,https://www.flickr.com/photos/katietegtmeyer/141391164

and land a position in the printing industry.https://www.flickr.com/photos/infinity-d/6781100008

I enjoy creating original works.Student Photo, Credit: Kristy Garcia

I take pride in everything I make.Student Photo, Credit: Kristy Garcia

I aim to produce quality work.Student Photo, Credit: Kristy Garcia

And I love a challenge.https://www.flickr.com/photos/25722571@N08/5428127537

Some of my design work includes:https://www.flickr.com/photos/midorisyu/3023092945

Print Media,Student Photo, Credit: Kristy Garcia

Package Design,Student Photo, Credit: Kristy Garcia

Acrylic Painting,Student Photo, Credit: Kristy Garcia

and Photography.Student Photo, Credit: Kristy Garcia

My competitive advantage comes from…https://www.flickr.com/photos/lindsayensing/6103363005

my never give up attitude.https://www.flickr.com/photos/purplechalk/6899006554

It can best be seen throughhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/davidniergarth/7093975367

my brand mantra…https://www.flickr.com/photos/wefi_official/5579728165

Limitless Designerhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/astragony/8407963066

I find comfort in…https://www.flickr.com/photos/armydre2008/17226675132

Print Designhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/johnonolan/4248664404

I’m the informative type,https://www.flickr.com/photos/markmorgantrinidad/8569853707

and I love organization.https://www.flickr.com/photos/macbeck/3985839229

I aspire to be a better designerhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/ashleyrosex/2861690380

than I was yesterday.https://www.flickr.com/photos/yelnoc/60557823

Thank You.https://www.flickr.com/photos/nateone/3768979925