About Me
I'm a highly accomplished Visual Design Professional with extensive experience in innovative, functional, and creative design solutions for product graphics, illustrations, and brand identity development. I have an exceptional ability to develop ideas and deliver precision artwork in fast-paced environments.
I'm Results-driven, with strengths in conceptual development, coordinating design logistics, and product design. I'm proficient in design for digital and print media, UX/UI, motion, and interactive web (React JS) applications. I'm committed to pushing creative boundaries while meeting client expectations.
My Prior Experience
Visual Designer
InsideTrack, Portland, OR
InsideTrack, Portland, OR
(February 2022 - July 2023)
Produced visual collateral including print, infographics, tearsheets, and custom illustrations.
Achievements include custom illustrations for equity-inclusion initiatives and advancements in website presentation. Managed freelancers and developed social media branding strategies.
Achievements include custom illustrations for equity-inclusion initiatives and advancements in website presentation. Managed freelancers and developed social media branding strategies.
Design Lead and Prepress
Tier One Communication, Tualatin, OR
Tier One Communication, Tualatin, OR
(July 2021 - February 2022)
Managed graphic design and pre-media for wide format graphics and 3D display.
Led branding efforts and marketing campaigns, oversaw color control and file management.
Art Director
Storify Studio
Storify Studio
(October 2018 - February 2021)
Directed visual style and imagery for print, web, and motion productions. Created overall design strategies and guided artwork development.
Creative Director
Premier Connects
Premier Connects
(June 2016 - January 2019)
Conceived and implemented visual marketing programs, from print media to digital presentations. Developed engaging collateral to meet fast-paced deadlines, originating company brand image.
Graphic Designer
Unifylink
Unifylink
(March 2015 - February 2016)
Designed and managed visual content for social media campaigns. Provided one-on-one client consultations with a client list exceeding 600 small businesses.
Independent Contracts
Creative Designer
(July 2023 - Present)
Creative Designer
(July 2023 - Present)
Produced design and creative content across various mediums including merchandise, communication design, and video/motion graphics.
Education
Continuing Professional Education
College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA (2014)
College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA (2014)
Photojournalism
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA (2011)
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA (2011)
Associate of Arts
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA (2007)
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA (2007)
Diploma
Monte Vista High School, Danville, CA (2005)
Monte Vista High School, Danville, CA (2005)
Skills
Design Tools: Adobe CC (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Lightroom), Figma, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, Canva
Programming: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python
Project Management: Microsoft Office, CRM, Project Management Systems, Marketing Automation (Hubspot, ActOn)
References available upon request.