Qualifications

• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Quark, Dreamweaver, Word and Power Point.
• Intermediate skills in CSS and Excel.
• Basic skills in Flash, Action Script and Keynote.

Education

• BFA in Graphic Design - Chapman University, Orange, CA (May 2003)

• The Purcell Award
• The LaDonne Hix Award
• Cum Laude
• Gray Key

Experience

• 2003 - Present: Blue Mango Creative, Huntington Beach, CA (Freelance)

• Design various pieces for a range of projects from identity to banner graphics, packaging and web sites.

• 2007 - 2009 (Fall semesters - Night Class): Chapman University, Orange, CA (Part-time Adjunct Faculty)

• 2009: Teach an introduction to Graphic Design concentrating on industry standard programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, while imparting strong design theory and best practices.
• 2007 & 2008: Teach an introduction to web design with a focus on utilizing Adobe Dreamweaver and basic HTML/XHTML and CSS to create comprehensive and well-designed web sites.

• 2007 - 2008: St. John Knits (Full-time)

• Design advertising and event collateral for both print and web applications. Jobs included various pieces such as: invitations, advertisements, posters, eblasts and magazines.

• 2007: Chapman University Publications, Orange, CA (Full-time Temp)

• Design, manage and complete various print and web jobs for university clients.

• 2003 - 2007: Anthem Worldwide, Santa Ana, CA (Full-time)

• Created design solutions on both an individual and team basis for a variety of clients ranging from M&M’s to Revlon. Projects included brand identities, point-of-purchase displays, catalogues, ads and packaging that were carried out from concept to final production.

• 2004 & 2005: Queen of Hearts Foundation, Newport Beach, CA (Pro-Bono)

• Designed posters, registration forms and booklets that helped raise money for research in ovarian cancer.

• 2003: The Brainyard, Costa Mesa, CA (Part-time)

• Designed logos and created website layouts for clients such as Boss, Creative Power & Light, and the Newport Harbor Navigators.

• 2003: Joven Orozco Design, Newport Beach, CA (Internship)

• Responsibilities included the updating and maintaining of an online calendar and database; assisting in the creation of logo concepts for E! (Entertainment); preparing files for production and miscellaneous office duties.

• 2001-2003: Graphic Design Lab Technician, Chapman University, Orange, CA (Part-time)

• Tasks included monitoring lab use, troubleshooting and maintaining the stability of the lab equipment and assisting students with various software and hardware issues.

• 2002: EMC Illustration and Design, Tustin, CA (Freelance)

• Designed various ads and provided production assistance.

• 2002: Core Marketing, Tustin and Bellflower, CA (Internship)

• Tuston - Designed various marketing and pro bono pieces, such as posters, door hangers and flyers.
• Bellflower - Created various design solutions and assisted in the production of logos, displays and brochures for clients such as, Spectrum Construction, Sterling Medical and BCBG.

• 2002: Chapman University Publications, Orange, CA (Internship)

• Created the university events calender; designed posters and tickets for a Jim Breuer comedy show; designed, managed and completed several other jobs for various university clients.

• 2002: Teaching Assistant, Chapman University, Orange, CA (Part-time)

• Responsibilities included aiding the students with software and design questions, participating in project critiques and grading quizzes.

References available upon request