Graphic Designer / Photographer

• May 2017 - Present

• Use Adobe Creative Suite to design digital campaigns sent directly to prospective students, increasing the response rate by 7%. • Designed the layout for course catalog, used for 3 semesters, and sent to over 500,000 students. Ensure reliable delivery of all printed materials by managing vendors from bidding to final product. • Direct and photograph student lifestyle imagery to be used in campus-wide marketing materials. • Created the layout and graphics for Pick Your Path, social media campaign in collaboration with the communications department which increased enrollment by 15%. • Ensure reliable delivery of all printed materials by managing vendors from bidding to final product. • Assisted in the development and maintenance of San Diego College of Continuing Educations style guide.

Freelance Graphic Designer/Owner

• Jan 2013 - Present

• Developed marketing materials and package design for Bird Rock Coffee Roasters and Origin Coffee. • Assisted several local companies with their visual communication needs such as; logos, web design, packaging design, flyers, and social media assets. • Met with clients to determine marketing and design vision, scopes of work, budgets, and deliverable timeframes. • Managed personal marketplace on zazzle.com SEO marketing strategies. • Developed marketing materials and package design for Bird Rock Coffee Roasters and Origin Coffee. • Assisted several local companies with their visual communication needs such as; logos, web design, packaging design, flyers, and social media assets. • Met with clients to determine marketing and design vision, scopes of work, budgets, and deliverable timeframes. • Managed personal marketplace on zazzle.com SEO marketing strategies.

Art Director

• Nov 2019 - Dec 2021

• Created and managed the overall design and visual style for the printed monthly newspaper. • Coordinated communication and deadlines with the publication team • Selected photos, art, and other visual elements • Reviewed and approved designs • Created and managed the overall design and visual style for the printed monthly newspaper. • Coordinated communication and deadlines with the publication team • Selected photos, art, and other visual elements • Reviewed and approved designs

Graphic Designer & Business Assistant

• May 2014 - May 2017

• Designed logo, branding, and marketing materials for Herb and Wood and Herb Eatery. • Developed and completed 3 WordPress websites from project concepts, wire frames, prototypes, and final website design. • Created custom tile line art and environmental signage to meet developer specifications. • Composed client proposals and invoices. • Generated expense reports and conducted business accounting using Quickbook • Design various graphic art and media for client aesthetic and branding. • Assist in the day-to-day operations of the business.

Graphic Designer

• Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

• Formatted, manipulated, and created templates based on Franchisee requirements. • Prepared generated print ready artwork. • Designed client artwork to match clients aesthetic using Adobe Created Suite CS6 • Assisted in day-to-day business operations. Including creating invoices, posting payments, researching operational vendors ect. • Completed necessary bindery to finished print products. • Updated website on an as needed basis • Formatted, manipulated, and created templates based on Franchisee requirements. • Prepared generated print ready artwork. • Designed client artwork to match clients aesthetic using Adobe Created Suite CS6 • Assisted in day-to-day business operations. Including creating invoices, posting payments, researching operational vendors ect. • Completed necessary bindery to finished print products. • Updated website on an as needed basis

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

• May 2012 - Jan 2013

Administrative Assistant III

• Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

Bindery Operator

• Oct 2007 - Oct 2011