Experience

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  American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • San Francisco

  • Senior Designer

    • Apr 2018 - Present
    • San Francisco

    Expertly translate organization objectives into effective and impactful creative solutions from concept to completionEffectively communicate and collaborate with team members, internal departments and vendors to strategize, execute and deliver quality designed projects to be on brand, on schedule and on budgetUse excellent project management and organization skills to produce top quality design solutions across all touch points in a high-volume work environmentCommunicate and provide guidance to staff about brand usage and strategy that ensures and supports a single Academy brandKeep current with software, technology and best practices within the design field to deliver best design expertise

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  Self-employed

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Freelance Graphic Designer and Art Director

    • Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
    • San Francisco Bay Area

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  LekasMiller Design

  • Walnut Creek, CA

  • Lead Graphic Designer

    • Nov 1997 - Dec 2017
    • Walnut Creek, CA

    Successfully created and managed B2B and B2C print and digital design projects from concept through completionWorked closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs, revise designs based on client feedback, and consistently meet deadlines and requirementsCreated effective new marketing material aligned with clients’ objectives, brand guidelines and evolving project needsDirected photo shoots, prepared and enhanced final imagesCreated custom digital and hand-drawn illustrationsWorked both independently and collaboratively with creative director and copywriter to deliver projectsCoordinated junior designers, photographers, and vendors to meet all project requirementsKept abreast of new design and marketing knowledge and technologies throughout 20 year role Sample client list:• UC Berkeley• UCLA• UCSF• UC Hastings• Stanford University• Macaulay Honors College• Mills College• Santa Clara University• Touro University of California• Cal Performances • Cal Athletics• Solano EDC• City of Brentwood• City of Pleasanton• Sutter Health• John Muir• Bank of the West• Cork Supply USA• ColloPack Solutions• Wente Vineyard• Cost Plus World Market• Sunvalley Shopping Center

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  Designproduction Ltd.

  • Hong Kong

  • Senior Art Director

    • Sep 1990 - Jul 1994
    • Hong Kong

    Promoted from graphic designer (1990-1992) to art director (1992-1994) to senior art director (1994) after demonstrating advanced skill in design and leadershipSuccessfully managed creative design projects from start to finish including concept development, visualization, illustration, photography, and art-directingMet with clients for design briefs, concept presentation, and discussion of feedback and revisionsDirected and collaborated with copywriters, photographers, and junior designers to meet all project requirementsCreated a wide-range of projects including logo design, leaflets, corporate brochures, newsletters, advertising, direct mails, and packagingSample client list:• American Express• Helena Rubinstein• Dunhill• General Motors• Wang Computer• International Bank of Asia