A skillful, inspired design leader credited with combining visuals and creativity to execute and deliver successfully and beyond expectations. Excels in concept, design and print production, as well as team interconnection and communication. Highly accomplished in strategic planning, and building and maintaining relationships amongst clients and vendors.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
• Print Design
• Brand Application
• Digital and Social Media
• JIRA/NewsCred
• MAC OSX/Windows PC	
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office
• Creative Thinker
• Problem Solver	
• Mentor
• Strategic Planning/Analysis
• Decision Maker

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Dun & Bradstreet, Remote WFH, April 2014–Present
Sr Manager, Creative/Design Lead
Lead creative team in the design and production of multi-channel communications – print/digital/social. 
• Provide inspiration, insights, and day-to-day project management to the team. 
• Manage and communicate with internal/external stakeholders on expectations and timelines.
• Hands-on art direction, design and production of marketing creative and assets.

ICDC College, Los Angeles, CA, January 2013–February 2014
Graphic Designer, Marketing
In charge of design direction, concepts and implementation of solutions for marketing strategies.
• Key person for brand identity and logo development.
• Designed creative assets for websites. 
• Branded and designed banner ads, widgets, landing pages and other visual content.
• Created email templates and designed look for consistence with brand identity.

Kaiser Permanente, Burbank, CA, July 2009–March 2012
Graphic Designer, Business Marketing Communications (Full-time Contractor)
Manager of production and design of print and digital marketing communication pieces.

CauseForce, Inc., West Hollywood, CA, March 2006–August 2008
Graphic Designer, Marketing and Advertising 
In charge of design, production and brand recognition of all company marketing communications. 
• Designed direct mail pieces, advertisements, websites and various event materials and signage.

Teleflora (The Wonderful Company), West Los Angeles, CA, July 2004–September 2005
Graphic Designer/Production Artist, Marketing and Advertising (Full-time Contractor)
Key person in charge of all print marketing and sales communications projects.
• Oversaw design and production for all direct mail, product catalog, educational tools and advertising. 
• Production of print materials for other properties: POM Wonderful, FIJI Water and Paramount Farms.

FREELANCE (partial listing):
Art Director/Graphic Designer, Launch Inc. San Anselmo CA
Art Director/Editorial Design, Laufer Media, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Pro Bono Design Consultant, Downtown Women’s Center Los Angeles CA
Graphic Designer, TIRR Foundation Houston TX
Graphic Designer, MJ Marketing Sherman Oaks CA
Graphic Designer, WellnessPro Inc. Encino CA
Graphic Designer, Asian Pacific Community Fund Los Angeles CA
Graphic Designer, Tonic Brand Communications Westlake Village CA

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, California State University, Northridge, CA