Experience

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  Western Window Systems

  • Phoenix, Arizona, United States

  • Creative Manager

    • Apr 2018 - Present
    • Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    - Collaborated on vision for new remodel brand for consumers and translated marketing strategy to design concepts for brochures, advertising campaigns, brand guidelines, web pages, trade show booth, explainer video, and an app for consumers- Manage all aspects of day-to-day design activities, including marketing advertising for four brands and in-house communication- Travel to locations in and outside Arizona to art-direct photo and video shoots- Lead team of in-house designers, freelancers, interns, and vendors- Created vision boards for new website design- Review and approve all final designs and print samples- Collaborate with HR to deliver engaging design to inspire employees

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  Abbtech Resources

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Freelance Information Specialist Designer, Remote

    • Jan 2011 - Dec 2019
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    - Specialist designer for tourist-related materials for the U.S. Department of State - Delivered a 100+ page publication and translated copy from English to Chinese- Participated in key meetings with editors

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  Spellbinders Paper Arts, LLC

  • Phoenix, AZ

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    • Nov 2014 - Apr 2018
    • Phoenix, AZ

    - Oversaw all web and print materials for a crafting company- Designed and managed projects such as catalogs, packaging, e-blasts, and online banners from concept to completion- Delivered on deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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  Soseus Design Agency

  • Glendale, AZ

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    • Sep 2011 - Sep 2014
    • Glendale, AZ

    - Translated brand guidelines to advertising campaigns- Delivered print and online design materials- Participated in key meetings for clients including State Farm, Dunkin’ Donuts, Bacardi U.S.A., and Live Nation

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  ELCO Lighting

  • Vernon, CA

  • Graphic Design Manager

    • Jan 2010 - Sep 2011
    • Vernon, CA

    - Drove brand strategy through good design that responded to the businesses needs- Streamlined the design asset database- Ideated and executed marketing materials, online designs, and trade show event collatera

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  Questex Media Group

  • Santa Ana, CA

  • Art Director

    • Aug 2007 - Apr 2009
    • Santa Ana, CA

    - Oversaw two monthly magazines, from design to print and online publication- Collaborated with editorial and marketing teams on design solutions- Facilitated and managed workloads

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  Phenomenex

  • Torrance, CA

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    • Jan 2003 - Jun 2007
    • Torrance, CA

    - Managed a 3M print budget- Created and streamlined the design asset database- Led team of graphic designers and outside vendors