SKILLS
• 16+ years of Visual, Graphic, Interactive Design & Art Direction experience
• Hybrid Designer: websites & banners, mobile, identity work, print and marketing materials, event design & much more
• Excellent layout/design/production skills
• Strategic thinking for integrated campaigns & the ability to produce effective ideas under tight timelines
• Fluent understanding of current social & digital trends & technologies
• Experience collaborating with different business partners to determine expectations, timing & assets required to complete a project
• Flexibility working from home as an Independent Contractor with a high level of communication or In-office, as part of a team (5 years of creative Ad agency experience)
• Teaching Experience, both with children and adults
• Painting, Illustration, Costume Design & Sewing
• Book Design & Publishing Process

TOOLS
Proficient in:
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator CC. Sketch, Microsoft Office, Online publishing tools such as: Wix and Squarespace, MailChimp, BannerSnack, Canva

EXPERIENCE
2015 - Present: Freelance Visual & Graphic Designer
Ongoing Clients: SaverLife.org, California Historical Radio Society, Teal Foundation, Casitas Alameda HOA, Various small businesses
Previous work with: SHD Marketing, Health+Commerce, Prime Time Early Learning, Galileo Learning Helix, JVS, Zukeeni.com

2017 - 18: Pinot's Palette, On-Stage Painting Instructor
Led painters through an entire painting, start to finish, in 2-3 hours. One-on-one help polishing skills, on stage entertainment/event host

2014 - 15: Galileo Learning, Freelance UI and Visual Designer
Redesign of all ‘Jobs’ pages of their website, Creation of recruiting materials; informational pdfs, flyers, brochures. Marketing web banners & print ads

2015: Galilieo Learning, Lead Art Instructor
Taught mixed media art to grades 3-5

2014: Citizen Group, Freelance Visual Designer
Helped with various design projects including work for Code Redd, Healthmart & Sustainable Brands Conference

2014: Earn.org, Freelance UI Designer
Worked with team to design the main dashboard for their new savings program

2014: Galilieo Learning, Lead Art Instructor
Taught Painting, Circuitry & Go Kart Building to grades 5-8

2010- 14: Swirl, Designer
Clients: Walmart, eBay, Microsoft Store, Clorox, Western Athletic Clubs, Delta Dental AARP, MTC, California Table Grapes

2010: Godfrey Q and Partners, Junior Art Director
Clients: Symantec, Intel, Insight, IGT, Dex, Force 10

2008: Lightmaker San Francisco, Advertising Intern
Clients: JK Rowling, National Hot Rod Association, Activision, Association of Tennis Professionals, Adobe Systems

EDUCATION
2009: Academy of Art University, BFA Advertising
College awards include: One Show Pencil - Innovative Advertising, 2nd place - Integrated Client Competition for Green Dog Naturals, Silver - Interactive Design at AAU Spring Show, Finalist - TV Commercial at AAU Winter Show

2003-2005: Santa Barbara City College
General Studies with a focus in fine art