Summary

I am a graphic designer based in the Bay Area, specializing in presentations and proposals, display advertising, and HTML5 animation.

With over fifteen years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with high-profile companies such as JLL, RingCentral, MasterClass, and MillerCoors, as well as numerous small businesses and agencies.

Experience

Senior Graphic Designer - JLL, 2021-2024

  • Worked with the Sales enablement as well as field marketing, to create engaging interactive proposals.

  • Member of the SEAG group, a national team of 15 designers focused on high-profile pursuits.

  • Assisted with developing a training program for 65 designers, teaching them how to incorporate HTML5 animation into InDesign.

  • Designed numerous proposals the contributed to the overall success of the brokerage.

  • Worked with outside vendors and contractors about technical aspects of printing i.e. wall dimensions.

  • Art direction for more junior and offshore designers.

Graphic Designer - Design in Mind 2019-2021

  • I was the sole designer for the Hayneedle account over the course of 18 months, I produced 932 different emails and designed campaign assets for 65 different sales in 12 different ad sizes.

  • Animated HTML5 display ads adhering to IAB standards.

  • Developed an organization system within Photoshop to enhance scalability and expedite revisions.

  • Worked with other designers on large-scale digital campaigns for clients such as Quicken and Natera.

Graphic Designer - Freelance 2016-2018, 2021

  • Worked with Creative Circle, Robert Half and Sage Group on 16 different contracts. Most notably; MasterClass, NorthFace, Munchery and Vistaprint

  • Created a 45 page printed book for Dockers/Levis to show off all of their marketing efforts for 2018.

  • Designed and developed a templating system for Photoshop using artboards and auto generate assets for scalability and time.

Senior Graphic Designer / HTML5 animator - Frequence 2011-2016

  • Worked within IAB standards to design dynamic HTML5 banner ads for big brands such as MillerCoors, PG&E, McDonald’s and small businesses like Stevens Creek Toyota.

  • Designed, coded and updated landing pages.

  • Collaborated with the development team to create widgets for the reporting tool and client onboarding.

  • Collaborated with the company executives on pitch decks for potential clients for in-house and our white label solutions.

Military Service

West Valley College 1995-1996

UCSC Extension 2001-2002

education

West Valley College 1995-1996

UCSC Extension 2001-2002

De Anza College 2007-2008