Professional designer and educator specializing in both print and digital design. I’ve worked with design firms, in-house design departments and business owners to provide effective solutions for a diverse array of design goals.

Professional Experience

Unfold Agency | 2021 – Present | Designer

As part of the display advertising team, created advertising units across a wide range of media including static ads, web take overs, email marketing and social media. Have worked on titles for Warner Bros, Disney and Disney+, Paramount+ and others.

Newman Grace | 2021 – 2022 | Designer

Assisted in marketing for restaurant group which included four different brands. Created weekly email blasts focusing on specials and events for that week.

Immaginare Press | 2015 – 2020 | Art Director

Designing and produced photography-focused art books and collateral merchandise including journals, greeting cards, and gift items.

Lucky Brand Jeans | 2017 – 2019 | Designer

Worked both in-house and off-site on a variety of projects including email designs, banner ads and retailer in-store product signage. Produced quarterly interactive PDF highlighting products and specifications.

Litho Sales | 2016 – 2020 | Art Director, Freelance

Oversaw creative projects for commercial printing company. Projects included packaging cartons and labeling, books and marketing materials.

MediaFive | 2001 – 2016 | Owner/Art Director

Specialized in corporate marketing, package design and print production for clients such as RainBird Corporation, Washington Mutual, Revgear Sports, IHOP Corporation, and LACMA Council.

Education

M.F.A., Visual Communication

California State University Northridge


B.S., Graphic Design

Woodbury University

Academic Experience

Woodbury University  |  1998 – 2021  |  Assoc. Professor, Adjunct

Instructed studio courses for BFA graphic design program in subjects including design software (Adobe Creative Suite), web design UX/UI, HTML/CSS, motion graphics, digital print production, and typography.


CSULA  |  2011 - 2014  |  Adjunct Instructor 

Instructed courses in graphic design, web design and digital design software.


Rio Hondo College  |  2011 - 2014  |  Adjunct Instructor

Instructed courses in Photoshop and design.

Affiliations

AIGA LA  |  2011 – 2013  |  Education Committee, Chair

Oversaw the planning of design related events and programming for higher education in the Los Angeles area.