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I am a creative illustrator and graphic designer with over 10 years of experience in book illustration and animation. I specialize in developing unique character designs and enhancing customer engagement through artistic demonstrations. My strong understanding of visual storytelling allows me to contribute significantly to artistic projects and elevate brand identity.
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Art Teacher at Grace Christian School
August 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026Taught and managed classroom K-8 grade drawing, painting, sculpture, fine art, animation and Graphic Design. Coordinated with classroom teachers to correlate art activities with classroom curriculum. Helped students manipulate variety of media to express emotions, feelings, attitude and intent.
Graphic Designer at Minutemen Press
June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Provided quality customer service in person, over the phone and by email. Performed prepress setup for format and offset printing, operating digital and large-format printing. Created and edited artwork as needed using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
Graphic Designer at Memorablegifts.com
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Developed products for customers using Corel Draw and Photoshop, including the editing of customer photos. Brainstormed and generated digital templates and mock-ups for new products. Coordinated with production manager, ensuring positive brand image and long-term client relationships. Managed phones, emails, listened to customer concerns and requests and recommended possible solutions. Created personalized digital proofs per customer request in designing an original product.
Caricature Artist at Kaman’s Art Shoppe at Knott’s Berry Farm
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Engaged with customers at Knott’s Berry Farm. Demonstrated the process with promotional caricature demos, encouraging customers to get caricature done, boosting sales. Handling payments.
Production Assistant Intern and Website Moderator at Kabilin-Mike Young Productions
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Production Assistant intern and Website Moderator.
2D Game Designer at Young Forest Games
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 20062D Game Design
GRAPHIC DESIGNER at Minutemen Press, Anaheim, CA
June 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Provided quality customer service in person, over the phone and by email. Performed prepress setup for format and offset printing, operating digital and large-format printing. Created and edited artwork as needed using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER at Memorablegifts.com, Montebello, CA
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024Developed products for customers using Corel Draw and Photoshop, including the editing of customer photos. Brainstormed and generated digital templates and Mock-Ups for new products. Coordinated with production manager, ensuring positive brand image and long-term client relationships. Managed phones, emails, listened to customer concerns and requests and recommended possible solutions. Created personalized digital proofs per customer request in designing an original product.
CARICATURE ARTIST at Kaman’s Art Shoppe at Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023Engaged with customers at Knott’s Berry Farm. Demonstrated the process with promotional Caricature demos, encouraging customers to get caricature done, boosting sales. Handling payments.
Graphic Designer at Minuteman Press
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Provided quality customer service in person, over the phone and by email. Performed prepress setup for format and offset printing, operating digital and large-format printing. Created and edited artwork as needed using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign.
Children's Book Illustrator & 2D Animator at Freelance
January 1, 2013 - PresentFreelance illustrator and animator specializing in children's book illustrations and 2D animation.
2D Game Design Intern at Young Forest Games
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006Internship focusing on 2D game design concepts and development support.
Production Assistant Intern & Website Moderator at Kabillion - Mike Young Productions
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Assisted production tasks and moderated the company website as part of internship.
CHILDREN BOOK ILLUSTRATOR & 2D ANIMATOR at Freelance
December 1, 2013 - PresentConceptualized, designed, and developed characters, props, backgrounds, and layouts for book illustrations as instructed by various independent authors. Utilized Animate CC for short animation projects, delivering engaging visual content for clients.
Production Assistant Intern and Website Moderator at Kabillion-Mike Young Productions
June 1, 2008 - August 1, 2009Internship at an animation studio.
Education
B.S. Animation at Westwood College
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026B.S. Elementary Education at Hyles-Anderson College
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026B.S. Animation at Westwood College, Upland, CA
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026B.S. Elementary Education at Hyles-Anderson, Crown Point, IN
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 20262D Game Design Internship at Young Forest Games
January 1, 2006 - March 11, 2026Production Assistant Intern and Website Moderator at Ka billion-Mike Young Productions
January 1, 2008 - March 11, 2026B.S. Animation at Westwood College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006B.S. Elementary Education at Hyles-Anderson College
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1994B.S. at WESTWOOD COLLEGE
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006B.S. at Hyles-Anderson College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Dean’s List
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026President’s List
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026National Honor Society
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail
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