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A CalArts graduate with a BA in Graphic Design. I am a creative, hard working, and curious art director and designer who loves organizing information and delivering award-winning design work for clients in a diverse set of industries. I have an excellent mix of creativity, time management, problem solving, communication, and technical skills cultivated over 25+ years of experience.
Experience Level
Work Experience
Senior Designer at Saputo Design, Inc.
March 1, 2005 - PresentSenior Designer responsible for concept, design and production for branding, information design, packaging, brochures, catalogs, websites and annual reports. As the art director, oversaw the design and production of Pleasant Holidays catalogs and provided direction to junior designers. Worked with both art directors and clients. Notable clients included: Dole Packaged Foods, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Experian, and Amgen.
Designer at ADAMSMORIOKA, INC.
June 1, 2000 - February 1, 2004Participated as an active member of the design team in a small studio. Responsible for managing a variety of projects from concept to print. Projects included branding, stationery systems, books, brochures, catalogs, environmental graphics and television graphics. Clients included: Sundance Film Festival, Nickelodeon, California Institute of the Arts, Philip B., and Rockport Publishing.
Design Intern at The Offices of Anne Burdick
August 1, 1998 - December 1, 2000Duties included both production work and office management. Assignments involved layouts for Stila Cosmetics, finalizing copy for the Austrian Acadamy of Sciences and assembling marketing portfolios. Set up database and organized teaching materials for Ms. Burdick.
Freelance Designer at California Institute of the Arts
August 1, 1999 - May 1, 2001Work included design, production and press checks for various projects: graduation invitations and postcards, visiting artists, and dance department media.
Student Teacher at Community Arts Partnership
August 1, 1998 - May 1, 2001Employed as a student teacher for a federally funded government design program for high school students with a focus on art. Helped with curriculum development, assisted the students in conceptualizing their ideas and taught the necessary technical skills for project completion.
Education
BFA in Graphic Design at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001Qualifications
Worked with the in-house design team at Experian to develop brand guidelines for a new visual identity, information graphics, social media, and videos. Created templates for powerpoint and one-sheets. Art directed several short videos for the main branding elements.
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