Hi! I'm a versatile, organized, and creatively savvy graphic designer passionate about branding and strategy. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life through thoughtful design and creative problem-solving. Over the years, I've led creative projects, from photography direction and graphic design to event coordination, always striving to deliver impactful and engaging visual content. My experience ranges from working closely with small businesses to larger organizations, handling everything from logo design and social media content to large-scale photo shoots and event management. I love blending artistic creativity with strategic planning to help brands tell their unique stories.

ATHENA CHOW

Hi! I'm a versatile, organized, and creatively savvy graphic designer passionate about branding and strategy. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life through thoughtful design and creative problem-solving. Over the years, I've led creative projects, from photography direction and graphic design to event coordination, always striving to deliver impactful and engaging visual content. My experience ranges from working closely with small businesses to larger organizations, handling everything from logo design and social media content to large-scale photo shoots and event management. I love blending artistic creativity with strategic planning to help brands tell their unique stories.

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Hi! I’m a versatile, organized, and creatively savvy graphic designer passionate about branding and strategy. I enjoy collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life through thoughtful design and creative problem-solving. Over the years, I’ve led creative projects, from photography direction and graphic design to event coordination, always striving to deliver impactful and engaging visual content.

My experience ranges from working closely with small businesses to larger organizations, handling everything from logo design and social media content to large-scale photo shoots and event management. I love blending artistic creativity with strategic planning to help brands tell their unique stories.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director at On The Roofline Photography
July 1, 2022 - Present
As Lead Creative Director & Photographer, I've demonstrated leadership abilities through artistic capture, resourceful strategy, and communicative collaboration. Collaborated, conceptualized, and lead clients through their overall vision. On set, led clients through poses and scouted locations. Created a Style Guide and Mood Board for clients. Coordinated, organized, and scheduled photo shoots with planned details. Edited photos in Light Room and Light Room Classic. Created Social Media content and uploaded onto Instagram and Blog. Uploaded photos onto Web Gallery and Website. Organized photos by labels and into folders.
Creative Director at On The Roofline Photography
July 1, 2022 - Present
As Lead Creative Director & Photographer, I demonstrated leadership abilities through artistic capture, resourceful strategy, and communicative collaboration. I collaborated, conceptualized, and led clients through their overall vision. On set, I guided clients through poses and scouted locations. I created Style Guides and Mood Boards for clients, coordinated and organized photo shoots with detailed planning, edited photos using Lightroom and Lightroom Classic, created social media content for Instagram and blogs, and managed photo uploads onto web galleries and websites. I also organized photos by labels and folders.
Design and Marketing Support at Stanford University, Albert's Job Listing, Turner Laser Systems
February 1, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Provided design and marketing support including organizing logistics, budgeting, website updates, social media flyer creation, mass event marketing, development of wireframes, competitive analysis, and creatives for website revamp. Collaborated closely with project managers and art directors across clients.
Graphic Designer at Turner Laser Systems
February 1, 2020 - August 1, 2025
Collaborated with co-founder and senior designer/project manager to develop wireframes, conduct competitive analysis, and provide creative direction for the website revamp. Participated in weekly reviews and updated website banner, images, and typography.
Graphic Designer and Event Coordinator at Stanford University
September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2025
Organized logistical files and tracked budgets for the Precourt Institute of Energy. Updated and redesigned a simplified catering menu and map for a global council meeting. Regularly updated the website for professors and speakers for an energy conference. Coordinated vendors for catering, t-shirts, AV equipment, and event services. Ensured print and web materials aligned with the style guide.
Neighborhood Ambassador at Prometheus
March 1, 2019 - August 1, 2025
Worked at largest privately owned multifamily developer in selling and managing luxury apartment homes. Greeted and provided a welcoming office environment for current residing neighbors and potential Future Neighbors. Toured Future Neighbors in a neighborhood of 228 units, generating sales of $3.5k-$5k+ per luxury apartment home. Wrote creative marketing emails and followed up with phone calls to close leads on apartment home purchases. Facilitated administrative role in coordinating maintenance requests with team and assisted residents with office-related needs. Organized mail packages and tracked all items through technological devices. Diffused emergency conflicts with empathy and guidance.
Neighborhood Ambassador at Prometheus
March 1, 2019 - August 1, 2025
Worked at a large privately owned multifamily developer selling and managing luxury apartment homes. Responsibilities included greeting current and potential residents, touring apartments, generating sales leads, writing marketing emails, coordinating maintenance requests, assisting residents with office-related needs, organizing mail packages, and managing conflict resolution with empathy and guidance.
Various Graphic Design and Art Roles at Anthropologie, River of Life Church, Purdance, Spartan Pop-Up Gallery
November 30, 2014 - August 1, 2025
Collaborated on handcrafted creative installations and design for retail front window displays, fundraising event stages, dance recital promotions, and art gallery exhibitions. Responsibilities included design conceptualization, budgeting, vendor sourcing, backstage assistance, and material management.
Freelance Artist, Graphic Designer, and Event Coordinator at Contractor
January 1, 2010 - Present
Worked with various clients of both small businesses and larger organizations in producing imagery for marketing fliers, social media banners, and social media graphics. Collaborated on logo design, illustration, inspiration boards, sketches, and final digital production with production artists for clients including Passion Fruit Education, Forever We Rock, OZ Rock, Turner Laser Systems, and others. Supported event logistics, marketing materials, and vendor coordination.
Freelance Artist, Graphic Designer, and Event Coordinator at Contractor
January 1, 2010 - Present
Worked with a variety of clients including small businesses and larger organizations producing imagery for marketing flyers, social media banners, and graphics. Responsibilities included conceptualizing and illustrating designs, preparing inspiration boards and sketches, collaborating with production artists for coloring and digitization, creating logos, and preparing files for merchandise printing. I also provided creative direction and conducted competitive analysis for website revamps, organized logistical files, tracked budgets, coordinated with vendors, and managed social media marketing campaigns for events and workshops.

Education

BFA at San Jose State University
March 1, 2004 - July 1, 2008
BFA Art & Design at San Jose State University
March 1, 2004 - July 1, 2008

Qualifications

UI/UX Certificate
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
UI/UX Certificate
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Retail