Hello! I'm a freelance graphic designer and creative leader based in Newark, California. Over the past two decades I've built brands, crafted digital design, and told visual stories across print and digital platforms. I've led multi-disciplinary teams, elevated design standards, and delivered cohesive brand identities that engage audiences. I thrive on turning concepts into vibrant campaigns—from logo systems and brand guidelines to social media visuals and print collateral. I enjoy collaborating with clients, mentoring junior designers, and pushing creative boundaries to drive growth and meaningful impact.…

Me'ven Zabat

Hello! I'm a freelance graphic designer and creative leader based in Newark, California. Over the past two decades I've built brands, crafted digital design, and told visual stories across print and digital platforms. I've led multi-disciplinary teams, elevated design standards, and delivered cohesive brand identities that engage audiences. I thrive on turning concepts into vibrant campaigns—from logo systems and brand guidelines to social media visuals and print collateral. I enjoy collaborating with clients, mentoring junior designers, and pushing creative boundaries to drive growth and meaningful impact.…

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Hello! I’m a freelance graphic designer and creative leader based in Newark, California. Over the past two decades I’ve built brands, crafted digital design, and told visual stories across print and digital platforms. I’ve led multi-disciplinary teams, elevated design standards, and delivered cohesive brand identities that engage audiences.

I thrive on turning concepts into vibrant campaigns—from logo systems and brand guidelines to social media visuals and print collateral. I enjoy collaborating with clients, mentoring junior designers, and pushing creative boundaries to drive growth and meaningful impact.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Tagalog
Advanced

Work Experience

Peer Support Specialist at Abode Services
May 1, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Provides outreach and engagement to homeless adults to locate referred individuals. Helps re-engage participants enrolled in the program who have lost contact with the team. Assists in interviewing and completing initial intakes with clients, gathering and assembling related information, and maintaining appropriate records and files. Assists in linking participants with community treatment services for mental health, substance recovery, physical health care, financial assistance, educational and employment services, housing, advocacy, socialization activities, and other services.
Resident Support Coordinator at Abode Services
May 1, 2025 - Present
Assists residents in accessing various community resources, such as financial counseling, legal aid, healthcare, and employment assistance, to help them achieve and maintain housing. Works with residents to create personalized plans that address their individual needs and goals, including pathways to permanent housing and financial independence. Works closely with property management, other service providers, and community agencies to ensure residents receive comprehensive support. Provide case management services to residents, including assessments, referrals, and ongoing support.
Resident Support Coordinator at Abode Services, Newark, CA
May 1, 2025 - June 9, 2024
Assist residents in accessing various community resources, such as financial counseling, legal aid, healthcare, and employment assistance, to help them achieve and maintain housing. Work with residents to create personalized plans addressing individual needs and goals, including pathways to permanent housing and financial independence. Collaborate with property management, service providers, and community agencies to ensure comprehensive support. Provide case management services including assessments, referrals, and ongoing support.
Resident Support Coordinator at Abode Services
May 1, 2025 - June 6, 2024
Assists residents in accessing various community resources, such as financial counseling, legal aid, healthcare, and employment assistance, to help them achieve and maintain housing. Works with residents to create personalized plans that address their individual needs and goals, including pathways to permanent housing and financial independence. Works closely with property management, other service providers, and community agencies to ensure residents receive comprehensive support. Provides case management services including assessments, referrals, and ongoing support.
Resident Services Coordinator at Abode Services
January 1, 2025 - Present
Coordinated community outreach and developed visual materials to promote program awareness and engagement. Created visuals that support access to services, housing support, advocacy, and social enrichment activities.
Peer Support Specialist at Abode Services, Newark, CA
November 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Provide outreach and engagement to homeless adults to locate referred individuals. Help re-engage participants who have lost contact with the team. Assist in interviewing and completing initial intakes with clients, gathering and assembling information, and maintaining appropriate records. Link participants with community treatment services for mental health, substance recovery, healthcare, financial assistance, education, employment, housing, advocacy, socialization, and other services.
Peer Support Specialist at Abode Services
November 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Provides outreach and engagement to homeless adults to locate referred individuals. Helps re-engage participants enrolled in the program who have lost contact with the team. Assists in interviewing and completing initial intakes, maintaining records and files. Links participants with community treatment services for mental health, substance recovery, physical health care, financial assistance, educational and employment services, housing, advocacy, socialization activities, and other services.
Store Manager at Trinity Thrift Store
September 30, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Oversee daily operations, enhancing store efficiency and customer satisfaction. Manage budgets to reduce costs, maintaining quality and profitability. Set and achieve sales targets, driving notable profit growth. Organize inventory for optimal stock levels and effective displays. Address customer issues promptly, ensuring excellent service.
Store Manager at Trinity Thrift Store, Union City, CA
November 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Oversaw daily operations enhancing store efficiency and customer satisfaction. Managed budgets to reduce costs while maintaining quality and profitability. Set and achieved sales targets, driving notable profit growth. Organized inventory for optimal stock levels and displays. Addressed customer issues promptly to ensure excellent service.
Store Manager at Trinity Thrift Store
November 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Oversee daily operations, enhancing store efficiency and customer satisfaction. Manage budgets to reduce costs, maintaining quality and profitability. Set and achieve sales targets, driving notable profit growth. Organize inventory for optimal stock levels and effective displays. Address customer issues promptly, ensuring excellent service.
Account Support Specialist at Universal Site Services
January 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025
Reviewed operations report for accuracy, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity. Communicated customer concerns to management, improving service responsiveness. Created proposals, bids for account managers.
Day Program Supervisor at The Mentor Network CVS Alameda
December 31, 2022 - July 14, 2025
Led daily operations, ensuring compliance and enhancing quality. Improved staff-client communications, boosting satisfaction and coordination. Managed budgets and payroll, aligning with program needs efficiently. Aligned activities with support plans, enhancing client satisfaction.
Account Support Specialist at Universal Site Services, Milpitas, CA
December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Reviewed operations reports for accuracy, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity. Communicated customer concerns to management, improving service responsiveness. Created proposals and bids for account managers.
Account Support Specialist at Universal Site Services
December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Reviewed operations report for accuracy, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity. Communicated customer concerns to management, improving service responsiveness. Created proposals and bids for account managers.
Job Skills Trainer at The Mentor Network CVS Tri-Valley
December 31, 2021 - July 14, 2025
Guided clients through job searches and interviews, increasing employment successful rates. Delivered training to enhance client work skills, ensuring long-term job retention. Supported clients in achieving employment goals, leading in measurable improvements in job stability.
Day Program Supervisor at The Mentor Network CVS Alameda, Hayward, CA
December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Led daily operations, ensuring compliance and quality enhancement. Improved staff-client communications, boosting satisfaction and coordination. Managed budgets and payroll efficiently. Aligned activities with support plans enhancing client satisfaction.
Day Program Supervisor at The Mentor Network CVS Alameda
December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Led daily operations, ensuring compliance and enhancing quality. Improved staff-client communications, boosting satisfaction and coordination. Managed budgets and payroll, aligning with program needs efficiently. Aligned activities with support plans, enhancing client satisfaction.
Direct Support Professional at The Mentor Network CVS Alameda
September 30, 2021 - July 14, 2025
Provided personalized care, boosting resident safety and life quality. Accurately managed records, ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborated on care strategies, enhancing resident outcomes.
Job Skills Trainer at The Mentor Network CVS Tri-Valley, Hayward, CA
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Guided clients through job searches and interviews, increasing employment success rates. Delivered training to enhance client work skills ensuring long-term job retention. Supported clients in achieving employment goals, improving job stability.
Job Skills Trainer at The Mentor Network CVS Tri-Valley
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Guided clients through job searches and interviews, increasing employment success rates. Delivered training to enhance client work skills, ensuring long-term job retention. Supported clients in achieving employment goals, leading to measurable improvements in job stability.
Illustrator at Thistlewood Publishing
December 31, 2019 - July 14, 2025
Illustrated books, enhancing storytelling and boosting sales with debut book. Designed covers for children's books, improving market appeal and reader engagement. Enhanced visual storytelling, significantly improving reader engagement and sales.
Direct Support Professional at The Mentor Network CVS Alameda, Hayward, CA
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2021
Provided personalized care boosting resident safety and life quality. Accurately managed records ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborated on care strategies enhancing resident outcomes.
Direct Support Professional at The Mentor Network CVS Alameda
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2021
Provided personalized care, boosting resident safety and life quality. Accurately managed records, ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborated on care strategies, enhancing resident outcomes.
Direct Support Professional at Home Instead Senior Care
January 31, 2015 - July 14, 2025
Managed senior care routines, ensuring safety and enhancing engagement. Prepared meals and administered medication for consistent support. Organized social activities and errands, strengthening community ties. Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize care strategies. Achieved seamless support and improved patient outcomes.
Illustrator at Thistlewood Publishing, NY
February 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Illustrated books enhancing storytelling and boosting sales with debut book. Designed covers for children's books improving market appeal and reader engagement. Enhanced visual storytelling significantly improving reader engagement and sales.
Illustrator at Thistlewood Publishing
February 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019
Illustrated books, enhancing storytelling and boosting sales with debut book. Designed covers for children's books, improving market appeal and reader engagement. Enhanced visual storytelling, significantly improving reader engagement and sales.
Illustrator at Wesley Wood Publishing
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Illustrated and designed book covers, children’s books and editorial art that boosted visuals to storytelling. Coordinated with authors and editors to align design direction.
House Manager at Malama Home
October 31, 2011 - July 14, 2025
Coordinated daily activities to enhance community inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Maintained precise documentation, ensuring swift access to medical records. Managed household operations, fostering independence and integration. Organized medical visits to support health and well-being. Encouraged positive behavior, promoting a supportive environment.
Direct Support Professional at Home Instead Senior Care, Union City, CA
September 1, 2010 - January 31, 2015
Managed senior care routines ensuring safety and enhanced engagement. Prepared meals and administered medications providing consistent support. Organized social activities and errands strengthening community ties. Collaborated with healthcare teams optimizing care strategies and patient outcomes.
Direct Support Professional at Home Instead Senior Care
September 1, 2010 - January 31, 2015
Managed senior care routines, ensuring safety and enhancing engagement. Prepared meals and administered medication for consistent support. Organized social activities and errands, strengthening community ties. Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize care strategies. Achieved seamless support and improved patient outcomes.
House Manager at Malama Home, Union City, CA
May 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011
Coordinated daily activities to enhance community inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Maintained precise documentation for quick access to medical records. Managed household operations fostering independence and integration. Organized medical visits supporting health and well-being. Encouraged positive behavior promoting a supportive environment.
House Manager at Malama Home
May 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011
Coordinated daily activities to enhance community inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Maintained precise documentation, ensuring swift access to medical records. Managed household operations, fostering independence and integration. Organized medical visits to support health and well-being. Encouraged positive behavior, promoting a supportive environment.
Lead Staff at Marcelo’s Home
February 28, 2010 - July 14, 2025
Led daily support for disabled individuals, enhancing community involvement and care quality. Streamlined record-keeping for quick access to personal and medical data, improving efficiency. Fostered positive behavior, significantly boosting community participation and engagement. Collaborated with healthcare teams, improving integration and care quality for better outcomes.
Lead Staff at Marcelo’s Home, Union City, CA
October 1, 2008 - February 28, 2010
Led daily support for disabled individuals enhancing community involvement and care quality. Streamlined record-keeping for quick access to personal and medical data improving efficiency. Fostered positive behavior significantly boosting community participation and engagement. Collaborated with healthcare teams improving integration and care quality.
Lead Staff at Marcelo’s Home
October 1, 2008 - February 28, 2010
Led daily support for disabled individuals, enhancing community involvement and care quality. Streamlined record-keeping for quick access to personal and medical data, improving efficiency. Fostered positive behavior, significantly boosting community participation and engagement. Collaborated with healthcare teams, improving integration and care quality for better outcomes.
Event Director at San Pablo City (LGU), Philippines
February 29, 2008 - July 14, 2025
Directed promotional design, boosting community event visibility by 40% through strategic initiatives. Collaborated with sponsors and media, ensuring seamless execution and increased attendance by 25%. Enhanced production efficiency, reducing costs by 18% for community events. Led event logistics and creative direction, delivering unique experiences and forging strong partnerships.
Creative Director at Quattro Elementes, Philippines
December 31, 2007 - July 14, 2025
Marketing Manager at Milmar Distillery, Philippines
December 31, 2004 - July 14, 2025
Creative Director at Quattro Elementes, Philippines
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Held leadership role driving creative strategies and project executions.
Creative Director at Quattro Elementes
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Led creative direction and branding initiatives (detailed description not available).
Hotel Manager at Tierra De Oro Resort-Hotel, Philippines
December 31, 2002 - July 14, 2025
Event Director at San Pablo City (LGU), Philippines
October 1, 2002 - February 29, 2008
Directed promotional design boosting community event visibility by 40% through strategic initiatives. Collaborated with sponsors and media ensuring seamless execution and increasing attendance by 25%. Enhanced production efficiency reducing costs by 18% for community events. Led event logistics and creative direction delivering unique experiences and forging strong partnerships.
Event Director at San Pablo City (LGU), Philippines
October 1, 2002 - February 28, 2008
Directed promotional design, boosting community event visibility by 40% through strategic initiatives. Collaborated with sponsors and media, ensuring seamless execution and increased attendance by 25%. Enhanced production efficiency, reducing costs by 18% for community events. Led event logistics and creative direction, delivering unique experiences and forging strong partnerships.
Event Director at San Pablo City Government Office
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008
Led creative concepts and event branding for city-wide initiatives; increased public engagement by 40%. Directed large-scale campaigns integrating print, digital, and on-site design production. Collaborated with sponsors and media to ensure seamless execution and increased attendance.
Marketing Manager at Milmar Distillery, Philippines
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Oversaw marketing campaigns and brand positioning to enhance market presence.
Marketing Manager at Milmar Distillery
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Managed marketing activities and campaigns (detailed description not available).
Freelance Graphic Designer at DesignsbyMSZ
March 1, 1997 - Present
Design engaging illustrations and social media content to boost brand visibility and interaction. Create diverse print and digital designs, overseeing production processes. Produce art using both traditional and digital media, demonstrating creative skills.
Freelance Graphic Designer at DesignsbyMSZ, Newark, CA
March 1, 1997 - June 9, 2024
Design engaging illustrations and social media content to boost brand visibility and interaction. Create diverse print and digital designs, overseeing production processes. Produce art using both traditional and digital media, demonstrating creative skills.
Freelance Graphic Designer at DesignsbyMSZ
March 1, 1997 - June 6, 2024
Design engaging illustrations and social media content to boost brand visibility and interaction. Create diverse print and digital designs, overseeing production processes. Produce art using both traditional and digital media, demonstrating creative skills.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Designs by MSZ
January 1, 1997 - Present
Innovative graphic designer and creative leader with over 20 years of experience in brand development, digital design, and visual storytelling. Skilled in leading creative teams, managing multi-channel projects, and elevating design standards that strengthen engagement and drive growth. Designs innovative branding, marketing, and social media materials that amplify client visibility and audience engagement. Delivers original illustrations and custom artwork tailored to each client’s brand identity. Manages vendor relations, print production, and timelines to ensure seamless project delivery.
Hotel Manager at Tierra De Oro Resort-Hotel, Philippines
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002
Managed hotel operations ensuring quality service and guest satisfaction.
Hotel Manager at Tierra De Oro Resort-Hotel
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2002
Managed hotel operations and guest services (detailed description not available).
Art Supervisor at Glico Fun Corporation, Philippines
December 31, 1995 - July 14, 2025
Art Supervisor at Glico Fun Corporation, Philippines
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
Supervised art department and projects ensuring creative quality.
Art Supervisor at Glico Fun Corporation
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
Supervised art team and ensured quality of art production (detailed description not available).

Education

Associate of Arts at Platt College, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
BA at Assumption College, Makati, PH
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1993
Associate of Arts at Platt College, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
BA at Assumption College, Makati, PH
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1993
Associate of Arts at Platt College, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
BA at Assumption College, Makati, PH
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1993

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Associate of Arts in Graphic Design
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification
January 1, 2025 - July 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Other, Government, Education, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level