Designer with 10 plus years of experience, having a hand in all stages of the creative process, from concept to development to execution of projects large and small. Thriving in fast paced environments and delivering against demanding deadlines.
Having the privilege of working on high profile campaigns for top retailers, including: Safeway, Gift Card Mall, Michaels, and Foster Farms. Taken the lead in: video editing, 3-D rendering, design of print collateral, creation of promotional signage, and the development of digital assets, wireframing, interactive prototyping and other UX/UI roles.
work experience
Visual Interaction Designer 04/17 - Present
Art.com Inc. | Emeryville, CA
Art.com Inc. | Emeryville, CA
Work with project managers in different departments to come up with solutions to improve conversion for Art.com and Allposters.com. Main focus is exploring ways to improve user experience; from discovering relevant items through completion of the checkout process on mobile and web. Tools used are Sketch for design and iteration, and Invision for interaction exploration.
Web Designer 02/17 - 04/17
Layered Insight | Pleasanton, CALayered Insight is a startup dealing with security for Docker containers. The company needed a website to help inform potential clients and stakeholders on the unique product features of the company. Responsibilities included meeting with the client to gather information on the creative direction and information on the product. Provided sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to communicate initial design ideas. Implemented website using Wordpress and Divi Theme plugin to be responsive for desktop and mobile devices. Additional work included Powerpoint presentation and datasheet.
Layered Insight | Pleasanton, CALayered Insight is a startup dealing with security for Docker containers. The company needed a website to help inform potential clients and stakeholders on the unique product features of the company. Responsibilities included meeting with the client to gather information on the creative direction and information on the product. Provided sketches, wireframes, and prototypes to communicate initial design ideas. Implemented website using Wordpress and Divi Theme plugin to be responsive for desktop and mobile devices. Additional work included Powerpoint presentation and datasheet.
UX/UI Designer 2015 - 2016
Visual Designer 2014 - 2015
Nasdaq/Boardvantage | Menlo Park, CA
Worked with product managers and engineering team to implement Boardvantage’s new paperless board meeting HTML platform. Challenges were designing a simple and clean UI based on legacy backend while incorporating mobile and tablet user experience. Previous role was designing marketing collateral for print and digital, trade show booths, white paper and interactive newsletters. Tools used to help find solutions were the Adobe Creative Suite including the new Adobe XD, Invision, HTML, CSS, draw.io for information architecture, and Sketchup for trade show booth design.
Visual Designer 2014 - 2015
Nasdaq/Boardvantage | Menlo Park, CA
Worked with product managers and engineering team to implement Boardvantage’s new paperless board meeting HTML platform. Challenges were designing a simple and clean UI based on legacy backend while incorporating mobile and tablet user experience. Previous role was designing marketing collateral for print and digital, trade show booths, white paper and interactive newsletters. Tools used to help find solutions were the Adobe Creative Suite including the new Adobe XD, Invision, HTML, CSS, draw.io for information architecture, and Sketchup for trade show booth design.
Designer 2008 - 2014
PureRed Creative | Pleasanton, CA
Worked alongside creative team and client on major marketing campaign throughout the year. Involved in the design process from the brainstorming stage all the way through final execution. Design projects included way-finding signage, circulars, point of purchase displays, 3D modeling and rendering, video editing, and digital marketing. Clients included Safeway, Foster Farms, Michaels, and West Marines. Developed Pureskills tutorials to help fellow designers improve their Photoshop and Illustrator skills. Main tools used were Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.
PureRed Creative | Pleasanton, CA
Worked alongside creative team and client on major marketing campaign throughout the year. Involved in the design process from the brainstorming stage all the way through final execution. Design projects included way-finding signage, circulars, point of purchase displays, 3D modeling and rendering, video editing, and digital marketing. Clients included Safeway, Foster Farms, Michaels, and West Marines. Developed Pureskills tutorials to help fellow designers improve their Photoshop and Illustrator skills. Main tools used were Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.
previous relevant work experience
Designer 2005- 2007
NHA Magazine | San Jose, CA
NHA Magazine | San Jose, CA
Initiated the relaunch of NHA Magazine website using HTML, CSS, and Dreamweaver. Implemented technology such as Serendipity blogging system and SlideShowPro Director content management system to website. Managed all graphic content from concept through completion. Conducted press checks and approval prior to publishing. Developed, designed, and created promotional pieces for customer advertising, expos and events.
Graphic Designer 2000 – 2005
Digital Graphics Advantage/AT&T: Yellow Page Advertising | San Jose, CA
Digital Graphics Advantage/AT&T: Yellow Page Advertising | San Jose, CA
Initiated client sit-ins to facilitate communication between clients and sales team. Traveled to clients businesses for creative consultation and photography.
Developed prepress work flow using Photoshop action to meet tight deadlines. Action was implemented company wide.
Developed prepress work flow using Photoshop action to meet tight deadlines. Action was implemented company wide.
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