Rick R. Garcia

Director
Certification Number: NHAK-5BHUGP2002

Rick R. Garcia Director of Zoom Graphics, graduated from Bakersfield Junior College with an Associate Arts Degree, studying Architecture, Graphic Design and Photography. After serving in Viet Nam from 1970 to 1971, he continued his education at the University of San Jose and Cal State Bakersfield.

In 1973, Rick began his career as a survey crew member with the Kern County Public Works Department. In the following years Rick obtained experience in the fields of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Graphic Design, working for local firms like Tenneco West Engineering, L. Bruce Nybo, Martin-Mclntosh, Dennis DeWalt, Land Concepts, and Simpson VanCurren. Rick has been in a supervisory position over the design and preparation of construction plans for several civil engineering firms in Bakersfield.

In 1988 Rick created Zoom Graphics providing computer aided drafting and design services to the San Joaquin valley. In the following years Rick decided that a training facility, specializing in the field of Computer Aided Drafting was needed in Bakersfield. After recieving approval to operate from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education in 1993, Rick decided to add Graphic Design, Web Design, and Medical Insurance Billing programs, to the list of course approvals.

Rick has been extensively involved in land planning and the facilitation of permit approvals, through negotiations with representatives of public agencies. Rick's responsibilities have also included the design of residential and industrial subdivisions, mobile-home parks, commercial and residential structures. Rick also has years of experience working with computer aided drafting systems, specializing in AutoCAD and an array of graphic, animation and digital video diting software.

Rick's achievements include Businessman of the Year and was recently awarded Small Business of Year by the Small Business Development Center.

Erik M. Garcia, is in charge of the internet technology department. Erik also designs for a local structural engineering firm. Erik has been working professionally since his Junior year in high school and his knowledge of computers and array of software makes him a valuable asset to Zoom Graphics, School of Design.

Rick R. Garcia

Rick R. Garcia, Director of the art department since 1994, possess a range of talents and skills, specializing in an array of graphic, web, animation and digital video editing software. Rick's list of accomplishment's include the design and preparation of a variety of web and graphic design projects including the Zoom Graphics School of Design web site.

Rick R. Garcia

Rick R. Garcia is responsible for the production of the curriculum for the Medical Billing and Coding program. His mentor Carol Morgantini, Professional Certified Coder, has played a significant roll in his understandiing of how the medical claim cycle works .