EDUCATION

B.F.A. 1998 Cal State University of Northridge, CA
Areas of specialization: Graphic Design, Illustration


WORK EXPERIENCE

Graphic/Web Designer • Freelance • 1998 – present
- Worked for various corporations, companies to non-profit organizations designing websites, brochures, company branding, web collateral, and products such as cds and books.
- Clients include Artisan Entertainment, Xdrive, ResponseBase, Myspace.com, International Black Yoga Teachers Association, UrbanWorks Entertainment, University of San Diego, A Magazine, theflavoronline and Youth Speaks.


Graphic/Web Designer • myspace.com • Los Angeles, CA • 2003 – 2004
- Developed visual identity of myspace.com including layout and graphics
- Instrumental in developing site function and popularity (Over 4 million members and rising.)
- Revised the original logo to the current one used today.
- Designed print, web, and multimedia ad campaigns for the ever-growing cyber community.


Graphic/Web Designer • Responsebase LLC • Los Angeles, CA • 2003-2004
- Designed and programmed multiple ecommerce sites per week in a fast paced demanding work environment.
- Created print, web, and multimedia ad campaigns that led to an increased in visits to our websites, sales, and stronger recognition.
- Worked closely with the Design Team and Vice President.
- Instrumental in developing policies for testing sites for efficacy.


Graphic/Web Designer • Cybernet Ventures • Reseda, CA • 2001-2003
- Designed and HTML coded multiple sites of different genres.
- Researched and catered ad campaigns to both consumers and webmasters.
- Created marketing collateral for print, web, and multimedia ad campaigns, which includes web banners, emails, newsletters for web and signage, banners, id name badges, print annuals, and screen savers for industry conventions.
- Collaborated to develop product identity through logos, catch phrases and advertisements.

Junior Designer • Netsperanto • El Segundo, CA • 2000 - 2001
- Designed and helped conceptualize eight multicultural websites, in both English and the designated language of origin.
- Created, cut, and optimized graphics.
- Designed the look and feel of interfaces, layout of content of the pages and designed and animated the banners of each site.


SKILLS
Specializing in photo, design and web programs.
Expert knowledge of typography.
Extensive knowledge of HTML and CSS.
Extensive knowledge of photo, design, and web programs.
Extensive knowledge of usability and compatibility issues.
Understanding of color theory.
Efficient in: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe ImageReady, Dreamweaver and some Flash.


REFERENCES
Available upon request.