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Brand and design leader with extensive experience building identities and marketing systems across major consumer brands and restaurants. Focus areas include branding, logo development, digital design, shopper marketing, promotions, and advertising—shaping work from strategy and concept through production.
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Senior Art Director at McDonald's
January 1, 2020 - PresentLed the creative team to develop innovative marketing campaigns for a global audience. Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency and storytelling.
Creative Director at Bongo Lounge
December 31, 2019 - September 19, 2025Oversaw all design aspects of the Bongo Lounge brand, from digital marketing to print collateral. Created engaging visual content that resonated with diverse audiences.
Creative Director at KROP
January 1, 2015 - PresentLeading creative projects that shape brand identities and marketing strategies.
Senior Designer at Greatly Restaurant Group
June 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014Designed brand collateral and promotional materials for various restaurant concepts.
Graphic Designer at Karmitch
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012Collaborated on design projects ranging from print to digital media.
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR at Great America Theme Park (Six Flags)
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Conceptually developed Warner Brother's character merchandise, park collateral, signage, and PR communications.
DESIGN MANAGER at Chuck E. Cheese's
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Managed an in-house creative team developing retail ads, marketing campaigns, corporate annual reports, and sales collateral. Also branded a knock-off restaurant and gaming entertainment venue for SENTE Technologies.
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR at Frankel and Associates (now ARC)
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Developed promotions, toy development, POS, and collateral for McDonald's Happy Meal and adult national promotions, as well as Kellogg's, Citicorp, and United Airlines.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR at Lee Hill Inc.
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Led and managed a team across creative development, promotional packaging, shopper marketing, POS, and sales collateral. Clients included Kellogg's, Illinois State Lottery, M&M Mars, and Citicorp.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR at DDB Worldwide
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Created and produced consumer print advertising, promotional campaigns, and POS materials for Rubbermaid, Discover Card, Country Pride Chicken, and Household Bank.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR at Concept Group (Simon Marketing)
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Directed strategic conceptual development and promotional campaigns for National McDonald's. Served as team leader and primary creative client contact. Designed packaging and led premium development/production for Disney/Pixar brand alliance. Led new-business pitches and creative development for Old Navy, Disneyland, Hallmark, Toys R Us, Paramount, Warner Bros., and Fox Family Channel.
DESIGN MANAGER at Gratuity Restaurant Development
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Conceptual development and restaurant branding for multiple venues (e.g., Very Goods, Buzz Bongo Lounge, Cubinitas, Mama Boombas, Graffito, MK, Spune, Back Alley Burger, Markethouse/Fishhouse, Chula Vista Resorts). Created branding, web platform, menu design, and interior layout. Owned end-to-end design deliverables across identity, digital presence, menus, and spatial/brand application.
Education
B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University, CA
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Illinois
September 1, 2000 - June 1, 2004Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at University of Design
September 1, 2005 - May 1, 2009B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University, CA
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University, CA
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026B.S. in Graphic Design at San Jose State University
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Qualifications
Mobius Award
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025REGGIE Award
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025Mobius Award
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025Reggie Award
January 11, 2030 - September 19, 2025B.S. in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025MOBIUS Award
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025REGGIE Award
January 11, 2030 - December 26, 2025Mobius Award
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026REGGIE Award
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026Mobius Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026Reggie Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026MOBIUS Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026REGGIE Award
January 11, 2030 - February 11, 2026MOBIUS and REGGIE Award Winner
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026Mobius and REGGIE Award Winner
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026MOBIUS and REGGIE Award
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026Industry Experience
Retail, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Wholesale & Distribution, Other
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