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Trilingual graphic designer, photographer and illustrator. I have worked as a Licensing Coordinator for kids merchandise from Japan distributed all over the world. I have illustrated box art, social media and books
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
Work Experience
Licensing Coordinator at Level-5 Abby
February 1, 2017 - September 26, 2025Directed licensee concepts to better match brand, verifying color, text, size, legality, and appeal. Managed high-volume concept reviews (up to ~100 per day) and oversaw all video game logos, box art in multiple languages, and product adaptations.
Photographer at Brock Supply
December 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Photographed all products, shot multiple angles, edited and uploaded images to multiple websites. Processed requests, updated aging photos, and coordinated transfers. Sole photographer collaborating with the Graphic Designer and Catalog Developer; ~1000 photos per week.
Photographer at Spyder Auto
September 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Product photography with emphasis on quality over quantity. Worked in a team of 4 photographers; up to 20 products per week. Gained experience in compositing and light manipulation.
Substitute Teacher at Teachstart
September 1, 2024 - PresentSubstitute teacher across all subjects and grades in South Los Angeles, South Bay and Long Beach. Served as long-term substitute for a Native Spanish class; collaborates on lesson design and uses language and art to engage students; aims to become a Japanese Language Teacher.
Creative Director at Osaka Gakuin University - International Center
August 31, 2008 - September 26, 2025Created promotional materials for the international center’s Japanese program; worked with international students; designed communication where text functions as a design element.
Instructor, Creative Director at Yokkaichi Board of Education
December 31, 2014 - September 26, 2025English Instructor; designed materials and taught across ages 5 to 60; collaborated with Japanese teachers and American colleagues; produced InDesign worksheets and thousands of photos for lessons.
Chief Senior Graphic Designer at Office of Student Life & Development, California State University - Long Beach
December 31, 2009 - September 26, 2025Promoted from Marketing Assistant to Graphic Designer to Senior Chief Graphic Designer; oversaw multiple designers; promoted best-practices and delivered promotional materials campus-wide; taught others one-on-one and through lectures.
3D Modeler at Sivax North America
September 1, 2015 - September 26, 2025Worked in CATIA alongside Alias modelers; engaged in surface smoothing and data editing; trained at the Japanese headquarters and worked at Toyota R&D in Michigan; modeled cars, toys, clothes, and food to test software capabilities.
Education
BFA - Graphic Design Emphasis at California State University - Long Beach
September 1, 2005 - May 1, 2011BA - Japanese at California State University - Long Beach
September 1, 2005 - May 1, 2011Summer Study Program at Academy of Art University
June 1, 2004 - August 1, 2004Graphic Design at Otis College of Art and Design
January 1, 2004 - May 1, 2004Study Abroad at Osaka Gakuin University
September 1, 2007 - June 1, 2008Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming, Consumer Goods
Experience Level
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