ABOUT ME

DESIGNER
MARKETER
CREATIVE

Creative, versatile, and results-driven Graphic Designer with extensive experience in branding, typography, color theory, and motion design. Strong expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite for tasks like video editing, motion graphics, and social media content creation, as well as Figma for visual design and web development projects. Collaborative leader skilled in cross-functional teamwork and creating data-driven campaigns that align with client goals and brand guidelines. Recognized for driving customer engagement and enhancing brand visibility through striking, bold, and engaging creative content.

Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
After Effects
Premiere Pro
Adobe Xd
Figma
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EDUCATION

BFA GRAPHIC DESIGN
Chapman University
Aug 2012 – May 2016

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WORK HISTORY

MJA ADVERTISING

Mar 2025 – Jan 2026

Freelance Designer | Mar 2025 – Sept 2025
Senior Designer | Sept 2025 – Jan 2026

Full service ad agency with over 55 years of experience. Fostering close, collaborative relationships with clients and work tirelessly to achieve and exceed goals.

  • Designed cross-platform marketing assets (print and digital) for a wide range of industries (including gaming, legal, dental, and local business sectors) delivering high-impact visuals that aligned with each client’s brand voice and marketing goals.
  • Developed event branding initiatives for casino promotions, crafting distinctive visual identities per event while ensuring cohesion with the client’s core brand guidelines.
  • Collaborated closely with copywriters, account managers, and media planners to ensure seamless brand messaging and cohesive campaign execution across all touchpoints.
  • Enhanced team efficiency and creative output by integrating AI-driven design tools and emerging technologies into existing workflows, streamlining production and elevating design innovation.

PROJECTS

Coming Soon!

AUSTERE

Jan 2025 – Sept 2025

Freelance Designer/Video Editor | Jan 2025 – Sept 2025

A global team of inspired, avant-garde creators and obsessive social marketers headquartered in Dallas, TX. Bridges an intersectional strategy of building iconic brands via visuals-first social media, marketing & advertising.

  • Designed engaging static and motion graphics across diverse ad formats, delivering platform-optimized creative assets for clients across lifestyle, tech, and DTC verticals.
  • Edited high-performing video content including User-Generated Content (UGC), native TikToks, and professional reels, tailored to match varying tones—from fast-paced, high-energy edits to relaxed, conversational styles.
  • Adapted creative execution to brand identity, ensuring adherence to client brand guidelines while maintaining performance-driven visual storytelling across social and digital platforms.

STEALTH VENTURE LABS

Nov 2020 – Nov 2024

Creative Lead | Jun 2024 – Nov 2024
Lead Designer | Nov 2021 – Jun 2024
Senior Designer | Nov 2020 – Nov 2021

A performance marketing agency specializing in driving growth for e-commerce and subscription-based businesses. It leverages a data-driven approach and expertise in paid media to deliver impactful results for its clients.

  • Developed static and animated paid media creatives using the Adobe Creative Suite for platforms such as Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and Google, maintaining brand consistency and adhering to style guides.
  • Collaborated with in-house media buyers, strategists, and account managers to develop a data-driven and cohesive strategy and campaign success for each client.
  • Mentored junior designers, improving workflows, folder organization, naming conventions, and design techniques to enhance creative output and efficiency across the team.
  • Designed and optimized landing pages using Figma and Webflow for Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), enhancing user engagement, brand voice, and conversion rates.
  • Scripted and edited User-Generated Content (UGC) videos to the highest quality to demonstrate a products’ features, which drove engagement and supported marketing objectives.
  • Led branding design and visual identity elevation projects, delivering a more vibrant and powerful brand voice that resonates with the brand’s target audience.
  • Performed quality control for creative assets across all levels, ensuring top-tier quality, consistency, and adherence to client brand guidelines while also providing constructive feedback to maintain client satisfaction.
  • Kept design skills sharp by staying on top of design trends and styles, as well as new industry standard software and tools, to deliver fresh, modern, and impactful creative work.

PROJECTS

Vitahustle

Vitahustle

ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES

Oct 2016 – Nov 2020
Dec 2024 – Mar 2025

Designer, Brand Creative | Dec 2024 – Mar 2025
Graphic Designer | Oct 2016 – Nov 2020

Best known for hosting the annual Academy Awards, and is a renowned organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of filmmaking. It supports the global film community through education, preservation, and recognition of excellence.

  • Created visually engaging social graphics for platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, including static/motion graphics, GIFs, and photo retouching to boost engagement and brand awareness.
  • Contributed to global Oscars campaigns by assisting in brand identity development and creating cohesive visual assets aligned with the Academy’s brand.
  • Led the visual design of the weekly “A.frame” newsletter (150,000+ subscribers), producing layouts, image editing, and ensuring aesthetic consistency.
  • Designed high-quality email invitations and print programs for Academy events such as the Student Academy Awards, Governors Awards, and special programming (e.g., Grease 40th Anniversary Celebration).
  • Developed motion graphics packages for the live Oscars nominations announcements, enhancing buzz and brand identity for both telecasts and social media campaigns.
  • Rehired on a contract basis as Designer, Brand Creative, to develop branding for the 97th Oscars at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

PROJECTS

97th Oscars

97th Oscars

92nd Oscars

92nd Oscars

91st Oscars

91st Oscars

90th Oscars

90th Oscars

89th Oscars

89th Oscars

Best Picture Poster

Best Picture Poster

OUTFEST FILM FESTIVAL

Apr 2020 – Sept 2020

Seasonal Graphic Designer | Apr 2020 – Sept 2020

Leading organization promoting LGBTQ+ equality through the power of storytelling. It hosts film festivals, programs, and initiatives that showcase diverse voices and create meaningful change in the entertainment industry.

  • Created cohesive brand identity for “The Outcast” podcast and “Outfest Now” streaming service, including logos, typography, and color schemes, enhancing their overall visibility and appeal.
  • Produced high-quality digital ads for the 2020 Outfest Los Angeles Film Festival, effectively communicating the festival’s theme to a diverse audience.
  • Developed engaging social media graphics (audiograms, story stickers, quotes, infographics) that boosted engagement and built a strong following on multiple platforms.

PROJECTS

The OutCast

The OutCast

Outfest Now

Outfest Now

MIRUM SHOPPER

Jun 2016 – Jul 206

Creative Intern | Jun 2016 – Jul 2016

Mirum Agency is a digital marketing agency that specializes in brands with digital solutions. Their services include brand strategy, social listening, media planning, buying, marketing automation, technology builds, and healthcare marketing services. They provide services in digital communication, advertising, and technology.

  • Designed digital ads and social media content for Axe Stage Pass, a program pairing musical talent with Axe and Walmart.
  • Developed a motion graphics package for all Mirum video content.
  • Assisted in shopper engagement tactics and asset design for national brands such as Axe and other Unilever products.

PROJECTS

Mirum Graphics Package

Mirum Graphics Package