Experience

15|40

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Mar 2017 - Present

• Creative Director

  • Apr 2017 - Present



Slant Promotions

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Aug 2014 - Mar 2017

  Currently leading a team, developing guidelines and directing creative work, including marketing, branding, product development and merchandising initiatives. Using a multidisciplinary approach towards innovation, modernization in productivity, and maximizing the talents of each team member, resulted in a larger roster of clients and greater capacities of work between Slant and existing clientele. Scope of work includes promotional merchandise, experiential engagements, event design, conceptual illustration, and retail programs. Clients include all major motion picture studios in Los Angeles, TV networks and national brands.



J Mills DSGN

• Freelance Designer

  • Jun 2007 - Jan 2017

  Designer and consultant for branding and product initiatives with major networks and retail brands such as Pepsi, BET Network, CNN, Cartoon Network, Red Bull Records, Marucci Sports, Time Warner Cable, Kings Hawaiian, Rock & Brews, Interview Magazine and Details Magazine. Designer and consultant for branding and product initiatives with major networks and retail brands such as Pepsi, BET Network, CNN, Cartoon Network, Red Bull Records, Marucci Sports, Time Warner Cable, Kings Hawaiian, Rock & Brews, Interview Magazine and Details Magazine.



Shrieked

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Design & Operations

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

  Recruited to establish the brand identity and product aesthetic of a new men’s lifestyle brand. This partnership grew the brand from being an online only retailer to being sold internationally in department stores and high-end retailers within 10 months of involvement. Recruited to establish the brand identity and product aesthetic of a new men’s lifestyle brand. This partnership grew the brand from being an online only retailer to being sold internationally in department stores and high-end retailers within 10 months of involvement.



Loyola Marymount University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Designed curriculum for the School of Fine Art and Design focusing on contemporary graphic design practice and modern art. Designed curriculum for the School of Fine Art and Design focusing on contemporary graphic design practice and modern art.



Vivi LeDish

• Lead Creative Designer

  • Jan 2012 - Mar 2013

  Established and managed brand aesthetics, imagery and product design. Managed a team of artists across the country to illustrate character artwork and develop product. Established and managed brand aesthetics, imagery and product design. Managed a team of artists across the country to illustrate character artwork and develop product.



ASB

• Entertainment Providers
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Art Director

  • Sep 2009 - Sep 2010

  Designed and produced all advertising, web graphics, collateral materials, social media marketing and product design. Designed and produced all advertising, web graphics, collateral materials, social media marketing and product design.



Air Show Buzz

• Office Manager, Graphic Designer

  • Sep 2009 - 2010



Pacific Dimensions, Inc.

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Designer

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  2000 ART DEPT, 61*, HBO FEATURE FILM, DIRECTOR BILLY CRYSTAL. 2000 ART DEPT, 61*, HBO FEATURE FILM, DIRECTOR BILLY CRYSTAL.