PROFESSIONAL - GRAPHIC DESIGNER • ILLUSTRATOR
plus a passion for photography & videography/editing.
Based in Huntington Beach, CA
My work life consists of
DOTS, PIXELS and LINES
Graphic designer with over 15 years of experience in print, digital, video editing and animation design. Design advertising, annual reports, brand and corporate identities, Illustrations, and sales/marketing collateral for clients in non-profit, health, retail/trade, travel, and entertainment industries.
I am an innovative and accomplished Multimedia (Print & Digital) Design professional with experience providing comprehensive coordination of all product development activities that support brand strategies and revenue driving goals to businesses.
I have worked on large scale, complex projects comprised of both static and dynamic content in multiple medias. I am a creative, self-starter who provides strong attention to detail and design quality. I have proven experience collaborating with marketing account managers and other designers.
2019 Highlight
Publication Illustration - May 2019 Cover
New York Genome Center
2021 Highlight
Technical Skills
Irvine, CA
EXPERIENCE
May 2022 - Present
Lead Graphic Designer
Work with strategic planning and account teams across the network to develop and execute campaign strategy.
Hands on development of creative and design concepts for ecommerce and digital and ensure consistent application of the online brand and brand voice
Mission Viejo, CA
November 2020 - May 2022
Lead Graphic Designer
Created new website, established brand guidelines, flyers, advertisements, e-books, brochures, product photography, social media graphics—gif’s, trade show assets and product packaging.
November 2019 - 2020 [contract]
Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Developed numerous marketing programs (email blasts, e-newsletters, data sheets, graphs/charts, animated videos, brochures, flyers, logos, icons, powerpoint presentations) and guaranteed that they exceeded the expectations of the clients.
Recommended and consulted with account managers on the most appropriate graphic design options based on the overall marketing goals.
Orange County, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
2018 - November 2019
Graphic Designer / Photography
Photography, Social Media - Animations, Ads, Web Banners, Postcards, Booklets, Illustrations, PowerPoint Presentation Decks, Posters, Data Sheets, Sales Sheets, Flyers, Product Guides
New York, NY
2017 - Present [contract]
Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Illustrations, Annual Report, Email Invite, Icons, Infographics
New York, NY
2008 - May 2017
Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Photography
Created patient facing print materials, logos, multimedia presentations, academic posters and course manuals, newsletter templates, e-mail, digital display ads, web banners and infographics.
Designed effective on-brand visuals from concept to execution using Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
Meet with internal clients and stakeholders to determine marketing and design vision, scopes of work, and deliverable time frames.
Format designs and media for use in print and web applications; deliver production-ready graphics, engaging with a variety of external vendors. Experience in writing request for proposal (RFP).
Paginate four-color and black and white print layouts, rescale and crop images using Photoshop, and compile client data into PDF formats; edit documents and layouts prior to publication and submission to printers.
Honolulu, HI
2005 - August 2008
Graphic Designer / Photography
Photography, Social Media, Ads, Web Banners, Postcards, Booklets, Rack Cards, Illustrations, PowerPoint, Posters, E-newsletters, Web Site - Private Practice, Directed Photoshoots, Managed Photographer & Jr. Designer