Resumé
Summary of Qualifications
- Designed digital advertising: Using animated banner ads with Flash and HTML5 with integrated take-over campaigns.
- I have produced over 160 web video productions.
- Developed the first HTML5 game to enhance the Theatre for Young Audiences program at South Coast Repertory.
- Produced the branding and marketing collateral in partnership with The city of Santa Ana, Latino Health Access and South Coast Repertory for the two year project “Dialogue/Diálogos”.
- Designed eye-catching poster art in a fast-paced marketing department.
- Designed cinematic logo animations and title treatments.
- Built HTML5 web banners and digital take-overs for theatrical production.
- Over 11 years experience in the Adobe Creative Suite.
- Able to work within a highly collaborative team.
- Multi-disciplined designer who can work within several design disciplines to meet the required project deadlines and specifications
- Ability to write HTML, CSS and XML code.
Technical Skills
19 years experience in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Twelve years experience in Indesign
9 years experience in video production from idea creation, production, and editing with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere CC.
Digital illustration abilities include working within Photoshop and Illustrator to produce original artwork.
7 years experience in motion graphic software including Apple Motion, Blender 3D and After Effects CC.
2 years of game development experience for the use of marketing and brand experience.
Developed online advertising banners with video and HTML5.
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Indesign CC
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Photoshop CC
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Illustrator CC
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Final Cut X
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Premiere Pro CC
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HTML & CSS
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Adobe XD
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Blender 3D
Professional Experience
Graphic Designer
American Film Institute
2019-2020
Designed marketing, environmental and web assets for the company’s film festivals including AFI FEST, AFI Awards, and AFI Director’s Showcase. Poster designs for the AFI Latin Film Festival and developed website and email user experiences.
Accomplishments
- Designed UX presentation for a high profile archive collection
- Lead marketing brainstorms
- Presented marketing strategy techniques for film festivals
Graphic Designer
NDM Communications
2018-2019
Worked within the agencies high level of standards for precision and consistency in design. Designed beautiful invitations to gala events and signage. Built websites under tight deadlines. Responsible for production of print and web collateral using the under strict brand standards. Video editing with professional software for presentations.
Accomplishments
- Designed event art that won over clients.
- Developed engagement ideas for campaigns.
- Solved internal design software issues
- Designed integrated checklist system to improve workflow and accuracy.
Graphic Designer
South Coast Repertory
2008-2018
Maintained a high level of communication with the Associate Marketing Director, Marketing & Communications Director and other dept. to meet all deadlines and execute projects within the set budget by overseeing and tracking all purchases necessary to complete a job. Designed graphics, show art, layout projects with the creative team throughout the process, presenting design, comps and budgets and monitoring schedules. Shot and edited video for the web. Participated in advertising strategies. Developed relationships with representatives of printers. Secured print and service bids and place purchases as needed. Submitted final prepared art for printing. Purchased supplies for the department when necessary. Archives electronic and hard-copy graphics.
Accomplishments
- Produced over 150 videos for the companies social media channel.
- Designed all of the institutions digital banner advertisements.
- Developed the first HTML5 game branded to enhance the Theatre for Young Audiences program experience.
- Produced the branding, marketing collateral in partnership with The city of Santa Ana and Latino Health Access for the two year project "Dialogue/Diálogos"
Freelance Graphic/Web Designer
Sea Spot Walk
2015-Present
Principal graphic designer for start-up dog walking company based in Orange County.
Accomplishments
- Produced over 150 videos for the companies social media channel.
- Created more customer loyalty by designing Refer-A-Friend marketing campaigns and professional designed postcards and social media presence.
- Currently in re-design process of Wordpress website, to build consistency between the visual design of print and digital media.
Freelance Video/Motion Graphic Designer
Kingston Brass
June 2015 - July 2015
Supplied finished product videos from initial idea to finished product with motion graphics.
Accomplishments
- Developed the visual design of the product brands.
- Designed high quality videos to be used in companies Amazon profile page.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Revé Creative Design Firm
August 2007
Designed web pages and logos for clients.
Accomplishments
- Designed web graphics for the first intranet website for an Aeronautics firm in Southern California.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Uplift Charity
May 2006 - August 2008
Principal graphic designer that worked with the Board of Directors to develop the charity branding. Designed printed collateral including brochures, print advertisements, flyers and donation cards with in the visual brand.
Accomplishments
- Designed web graphics for the first intranet website for an aeronautics firm in Southern California.
Volunteer Experience
AIGA, the Professional Association for Design
- Posted Chapter related events and content
- Maintained OC Chapter Website
- Attended boards meetings and proposed new marketing and programing initiatives.
Education
Formal
A.A. Degree in Arts and Humanities
Mt. San Antonio College
Continual Self-Education
- 3d Modeling, Rendering and Animation
- Experience Design
- Interactive HTML5 development for marketing
- Video production and editing for digital content creation
- Photographic techniques
- Sound & music editing for video, motion graphics and digital advertising
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