Resume

GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer - Wedbush Securities, Los Angeles, CA (3/10-5/11)
• Designed and produced logos, signs, posters, name badges, invitations, programs and more.
• Developed web pages, produced HTML emails and created Flash slideshows.
• Edited and created content for PowerPoint presentations.
• Photographed events and portraits.

Graphic & Web Designer – Solistone and SOLI Architectural Surfaces, La Puente, CA (6/08 - 11/09)
• Managed 4 websites. Scope of work included adding new products, updating menus, creating and editing Flash slideshows, and search engine optimization.
• Designed a broad range of print materials including catalogs, packaging, ads for major design publications, display boards for placement in Home Depot and Lowe’s stores, signs, and posters.

Freelance Graphic Designer, Temple City, CA (6/07-5/08)
• Square1Credit.com - Designed and implemented new web site.
• SabbaticalHomes.com - Site redesign: created and revised graphics, created a tabbed panel, improved functionality, and reorganized information.
• Pasadena Neighborhood Housing Services website - Designed site.
• NCMA (National Contract Management Association, LA Gateway Chapter) - Designed brochure and poster.

Graphics & Web Specialist – spcaLA (Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles), CA (8/06-5/07)
• Designed and produced quarterly magazine, posters, banners, brochures, fliers, postcards, and invitations.
• Designed and produced web pages, reorganized information for better access and updated information daily.
• Created PowerPoint presentations.
• Photographed events and animals.

COMPUTER SKILLS

InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Basic JavaScript, Basic ActionScript, Drupal, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Acrobat

EDUCATION

UC Berkeley (1994-1998) - BA, English
Pasadena City College (2001-2003) - Art and Photography courses
Santa Monica College (2004-2005) - Graphic Design courses

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Art Center Design Conference “Serious Play,” Pasadena, CA (5/08)
Three-day international gathering of entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and innovators from many fields and disciplines. The conference explored the essential role of play in business, the arts, science, storytelling, technology, and more.

TypeCon 2007, Sponsored by SOTA (Society of Typographic Aficionados), Seattle, WA (8/07)
Workshops and presentations by top professionals in the field of typography.