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