MS

About

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Education

Work experience· 7 roles

Brand & Creative Director (Founder) · DALEJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Founded and developed a product-led lifestyle brand rooted in Central American craft and contemporary brand storytelling. Led all aspects of the brand, including product design, visual identity, narrative positioning, and creative direction. Designed and illustrated products using a proprietary hand-burning technique as a core expressive and storytelling element. Coordinated with artisans across Guatemala and El Salvador to ensure quality, consistency, and scalability. Defined how products are communicated, worn, and understood, shaping a brand language for international audiences.

Brand & Experience Designer · FUNDEMAS (Fundación Empresarial para la Acción Social)Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Contributed to the design and rollout of institutional communication systems supporting the implementation of the Ley Crecer Juntos in El Salvador. Translated public policy and early-childhood initiatives into clear, accessible visual narratives for private-sector and multi-stakeholder audiences. Designed editorial, event, and communication materials balancing clarity, sensitivity, and consistency at scale. Col laborated with institutional stakeholders to position social-impact initiatives within a coherent brand and communication framework.

Brand & Experience Designer · FUNDEMASJan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Contributed to the design and rollout of institutional communication systems supporting Ley Crecer Juntos; translated policy into clear narratives for private-sector and multi-stakeholder audiences; designed editorial and event materials at scale; collaborated with stakeholders to position social-impact initiatives within a coherent brand framework.

Brand & Product Designer · ALMÉJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Brand & Experience Designer · Tres Lunas EventosJan 2019 – Jan 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Product Designer · Better ToyzJan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo
Design Intern (Furniture & Lifestyle) · KannoaJan 2018 – Jan 2018 · 1 mo

Education

B.S. Industrial Design · The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale2016 – 2018
High School Diploma · Escuela Americana de El Salvador2003 – 2015

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