My designs reflect my love of humor, honesty and quality.
Los Angeles, CA
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626.354.5926
DESIGN PERSONALITY
I work hard and fast, but I'm also someone you want to work with: fun, fair, punctual, can absorb criticism, and excited about what I do.
I have been a designer in the entertainment industry for many years,
and I excel in connecting major brands to their consumers. In addition to my design abilities, my strengths also lie in working as part of a team, problem solving, staying on budget, and putting out inevitable fires.
Work experience
Interactive / Print Designer (freelance)
presently
My talents serve a variety of clients in apparel, publications, gaming, healthcare, entertainment, government, and socially minded non-profits. My many years as an online and print designer allow me to meet the challenges of multiple clients with different needs. Above all, I am a problem solver, and I work with my team and my clients to find creative solutions. Client Examples: Sony Crackle, OnePercent Foundation, The Home Depot, Gifts-in-Kind Intnl., EA Games, 20th Century Fox, National Geographic
Interactive Art Director
Real Pie Media - Los Angeles, CA
Provided creative direction and design for entertainment, gaming and product campaigns. Our team created cutting-edge interactive solution which garnered us happy clients and multiple awards. Client Examples: Cirque du Soleil, CBS, Volkswagen, EA Games, HTC, Avalanche Studios, Naughty Dog, Tumblr
Skills
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Design
Pre-Press
Photo shoots
Hand comping
Illustration
Photo retouch
Project Management
Copywriting
Budgets
Presentations
Education
BFA in Advertising, 2003
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
AA in Graphic Design, 1998
MATC, Madison, WI
American Indian Studies, 94 - 98
UW - Madison, WI
Interactive Art Director
65 Media - Los Angeles, CA
My management, design, and technical expertise drove a team of designers, developers, motion experts, and an army
of freelancers. Our team consistently blazed new trails for online experience design, and our long hours and innovative thinking brought us high-end clients in entertainment, commercial, and gaming websites and their supporting promotions. Awards: Clio, Webby, Cannes Lion, London Intnl. Ad, Beldings, One Show, The FWA, Hollywood Reporter, Key Art
Social Campaign Designer
Greenaction for Health & Environmental Justice - San Francisco, CA
Working with community leaders on environmental protection campaigns throughout California and Arizona, I designed printed materials for kiosks, press conferences and rallies, as well as developing press packets and media lists.
Environmental Design Consultant
Ventana Conservation & Land Trust - San Francisco, CA
My passion for the conservation of natural habitats made this job, well, not a job. I created large scale vector-based information designs and photoshop concept magic for the conservation and restoration of natural habitats.
Mid-Level Designer
Muse, Corder, Chen and Partners - Los Angeles, CA
Developed advertising campaigns for major financial brands who catered to the needs of African American and Latino clients.
Junior Designer
Wongdoody - Los Angeles, CA
Photoshop rockstar for MGM, Johnny Rockets, Luna Bar and ArcLight Theater clients.
Marketing & Design Coordinator
Leo A Daly Architects - Los Angeles, CA
Leo A Daly is known for it's award-winning architectural design of universities, airports, cathedrals and research facilities. Our in-house marketing team aggressively landed these 10-200 million dollar projects with our well-researched, written, designed and managed proposals.
Advertising Teacher
Art Center for Kids, Art Center College of Design - Pasadena, CA
Inspired 10-14 year olds to focus their creativity by teaching them basic advertising concepts.
Education Coordinator
Marshal School of Business, USC - Los Angeles, CA
Communication Assistant
Hilton Hotels Corporation World Headquarters - Beverly Hills, CA
Sales Coordinator
DelMonte Fresh Produce Headquarters - Sanger, CA