Resume

WORK EXPERIENCE

Production Designer
Entertainment Earth // Simi Valley, CA
[07/2021 - 03/2024]

Edited, optimized, and uploaded product images for e-commerce website, totalling up to 30,000 images per quarter

Designed bi-annual product catalog containing upwards of 250 SKUs and followed through until print production
Designed digital marketing graphics for various placement areas such as website home and landing pages, sales, social media, and vendor and affiliate collaborations
Held photography and video shoots for products, along with editing captured assets for various digital needs
Designed packaging for in-house toy and collectible products, ranging from backer cards to full-color boxes
Helped design display graphics for tradeshow booths stationed at Comic-Con and New York Toy Fair
Oversaw daily management of website homepage’s main hero slider, highlighting current popular products
Assisted in fan engagement on social media to help build our brand out and grow our audience

Creative Director
Unique, Inc. (Unique Life-Boost) // Simi Valley, CA
[04/2019 - 07/2021]

Leads all creative plans-of-action for company
Main point-of-contact for all marketing opportunities, both online and in-store
Oversees Amazon storefront, logistics, and inventory
Works closely with all departments to make sure company’s story and vision is being properly communicated and executed
Continued responsibilities of old position (Graphic Designer and Print Production, below)

Graphic Designer & Print Production
Unique, Inc. (Unique Life-Boost) // Simi Valley, CA
[11/2018 - 4/2019]

Leads design process from concept phase through setting files up for output
Rebranded the company’s style and messaging
Operates and maintains Roland VS-640 Large Format Printer, laminator, and wide variety of vinyl materials
Applies printed materials to coolers, coroplast, vehicles, and trade show booths
Creates wide array of small and large print applications for use in retail locations, windows, coolers, vaults, displays, case stacks, and trade show exhibits
Manages and designs digital collateral for use on social media, e-commerce, and digital ads
Designs and updates current and new can labels
Works closely with Sales team to create and design new signage and merchandising opportunities
Develops and designs PowerPoint decks and presentations

Sr. Graphic Designer
ADVRTAS // Newhall, CA
[08/2018 - 10/2018]

Designed creative assets for, and beta-tested, newly-developed, 360°, immersive ad platform
Worked with Marketing, Technology, and Product Development departments to design creative needs
Designed creative for marketing, sales, and tradeshow collateral

Creative Director
Standard Sales, Inc. (Stansport and Pacific Play Tents) // Los Angeles, CA
[04/2013 - 05/2018]

Drove all creative plans-of-action for two sister companies: Stansport, a camping gear company, and Pacific Play Tents, a children's play tent company
ManageD four employees in Art Department (plus contracted hires and interns)
WAS main contact for local/overseas production and PR/marketing opportunities
OVERSAW in-house and ON-location photoshoots
Oversaw creation and implementation of marketing campaigns
Designed, and travelled to set up, booths and displays for trade shows
ContinueD to help with most responsibilities of old position (Multimedia Specialist, below)

Multimedia Specialist / Graphic Designer
Standard Sales, Inc. (Stansport and Pacific Play Tents) // Los Angeles, CA
[08/2012 - 05/2013]

WorkED on all aspects of graphic production for both sister companies (including, but not limited to, packaging, advertisements, flyers, Catalogs, photography, video, web and multimedia assets)
Redesigned and maintainED websites for both sister companies; generating approximately $250,000 in sales in their first three years of implementation
ManageD social media outreach and increased following to over 130,000 fans
ResearcheD and implementED new tech, software, and work-flows for company
Light I.T. work and maintenance (files, applications, and local Servers)

Manager - Web, Internet Sales, and Logistics
The Liquidation Team, LLC // Orem, UT
[12/2010 - 03/2012]

Managed day-to-day duties and employees of web design, internet sales, and shipping departments
Created copy, photographed, and edited imagery for online product listings
Design and advertising work for company promotions
Managed, organized, and catalogued products that were designated to be sold on the internet
Managed the daily bookkeeping and inventory of shipments and shipping department's supplies
Light online customer service work

Freelance Stagehand
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 33 // Los Angeles, CA
[10/2009 - 07/2010]

Managed day-to-day duties and employees of web design, internet sales, and shipping departments
Created copy, photographed, and edited imagery for online product listings
Design and advertising work for company promotions
Managed, organized, and catalogued products that were designated to be sold on the internet
Managed the daily bookkeeping and inventory of shipments and shipping department's supplies
Light online customer service work

EDUCATION

B.F.A in Art, with an emphasis in Multimedia
San Diego State University // San Diego, CA
Graduated in 2009

I spent my college career trying to diversify my studies and dip my toes into as many different types of art, design, and media I could. I wanted to become a “Jack-of-all-Trades”. Because of this, I have a strong foundation in graphic design, web design, illustration, motion design, film and video, 2D and 3D animation, multimedia, and digital media.

Hollywood Cinema Production Resources (CPR) - Stagecraft Training
WEST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE - IN AFFILIATION WITH INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES (IATSE) LOCAL 33
Completed in Spring 2010

I worked with industry professionals to learn the foundation of IATSE Local 33 specialties; including, but not limited to, carpentry, electrical, video, lighting, sound, stage and set. design, props, and most importantly, safety on the job. We would train both at campus and at venues in the greater Los Angeles area.

Project Management
Professional Development Center // Montrose, CA
Completed in Winter 2015

I learned the appropriate skills to become a successful project manager. These skills included scope management, risk management, budgeting, scheduling processes, proper organization,team management, communication, and leadership.

SKILLS

Creative/Art Direction
Project Management
Graphic Design (Print and Digital)
Packaging Design
Web Design
Video Capturing and Editing
Photography
Leadership/Management
Marketing
E-commerce Implementation and Management
File Handling, Organization, and Management
Light IT Work and Maintenance
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
Large Format Printing
Inventory and Supply Management
Client, Vendor, Stakeholder, and Interdepartmental communication and collaboration

APPLICATIONS

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Dimension
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Roland VersaWorks
WordPress
Shopify
Amazon Seller Central
Magento

WORK EXPERIENCE

Edited, optimized, and uploaded product images for e-commerce website, totalling up to 30,000 images per quarter

Designed bi-annual product catalog containing upwards of 250 SKUs and followed through until print production

Designed digital marketing graphics for various placement areas such as website home and landing pages, sales, social media, and vendor and affiliate collaborations

Held photography and video shoots for products, along with editing captured assets for various digital needs

Designed packaging for in-house toy and collectible products, ranging from backer cards to full-color boxes

Helped design display graphics for tradeshow booths stationed at Comic-Con and New York Toy Fair

Oversaw daily management of website homepage’s main hero slider, highlighting current popular products

Assisted in fan engagement on social media to help build our brand out and grow our audience

Leads all creative plans-of-action for company

Main point-of-contact for all marketing opportunities, both online and in-store

Oversees Amazon storefront, logistics, and inventory

Works closely with all departments to make sure company’s story and vision is being properly communicated and executed

Continued responsibilities of old position (Graphic Designer and Print Production, below)

Leads design process from concept phase through setting files up for output

Rebranded the company’s style and messaging

Operates and maintains Roland VS-640 Large Format Printer, laminator, and wide variety of vinyl materials

Applies printed materials to coolers, coroplast, vehicles, and trade show booths

Creates wide array of small and large print applications for use in retail locations, windows, coolers, vaults, displays, case stacks, and trade show exhibits

Manages and designs digital collateral for use on social media, e-commerce, and digital ads

Designs and updates current and new can labels

Works closely with Sales team to create and design new signage and merchandising opportunities

Develops and designs PowerPoint decks and presentations

Designed creative assets for, and beta-tested, newly-developed, 360°, immersive ad platform

Worked with Marketing, Technology, and Product Development departments to design creative needs

Designed creative for marketing, sales, and tradeshow collateral

Drove all creative plans-of-action for two sister companies: Stansport, a camping gear company, and Pacific Play Tents, a children's play tent company

ManageD four employees in Art Department (plus contracted hires and interns)

WAS main contact for local/overseas production and PR/marketing opportunities

OVERSAW in-house and ON-location photoshoots

Oversaw creation and implementation of marketing campaigns

Designed, and travelled to set up, booths and displays for trade shows

ContinueD to help with most responsibilities of old position (Multimedia Specialist, below)

WorkED on all aspects of graphic production for both sister companies (including, but not limited to, packaging, advertisements, flyers, Catalogs, photography, video, web and multimedia assets)

Redesigned and maintainED websites for both sister companies; generating approximately $250,000 in sales in their first three years of implementation

ManageD social media outreach and increased following to over 130,000 fans

ResearcheD and implementED new tech, software, and work-flows for company

Light I.T. work and maintenance (files, applications, and local Servers)

Managed day-to-day duties and employees of web design, internet sales, and shipping departments

Created copy, photographed, and edited imagery for online product listings

Design and advertising work for company promotions

Managed, organized, and catalogued products that were designated to be sold on the internet

Managed the daily bookkeeping and inventory of shipments and shipping department's supplies

Light online customer service work