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I am a multi functional LA-based artist spanning decades of high quality, high-performing visual art with a versatile range. I have worked in the apparel industry for over 20 years. With over 10 years at Adidas as a Sr. designer for accessories.
I am a versatile designer with a passion for creating compelling graphics and wearable art, blending print, color, and texture to bring concepts to life across apparel, accessories, and branding projects.
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Language
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Work Experience
Freelance Graphic Design & Accessories Design
October 1, 2023 - PresentCurrently working freelance on a wide range of designs including graphic tee art, all-over prints for wovens, sublimation, or knit graphics for socks and bags. Clients include Sovereigncode, Mitchell & Ness, OP, Hard Rock Hotel, Kellogs Brand, Ford Company, RealTree, and Anheuser-Busch brands.
Senior Designer at Aquarius, ltd. licensee
October 1, 2023 - July 25, 2025Managed design and development from conception of seasonal colors and trends to final product completion. Implemented innovative solutions throughout the design and development process, overseeing fitting, materials, and quality control. Ensured deadlines were met in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across teams including developers, sales, marketing, and executive leaders. Brands included Fila, Original Penguin, Roca Wear, Ecko, Dyse One, and Affliction.
Senior Designer at Adidas, Agron Inc.
June 1, 2018 - July 25, 2025Managed multiple product lines including headwear, socks, and underwear. Initiated and grew the underwear program to a $30 million business, covering Men’s clima-lite, climacool, and basic cotton boxer briefs. Developed trend forecasting and analytics globally, worked closely with technical designers and developers, and traveled to factories to ensure product quality. Presented seasonal lines to national sales teams and upper management including owners and the president.
Art Director at Split USA
December 31, 2007 - July 25, 2025Directed and developed creative concepts and visual designs for various projects including apparel, marketing, and special projects. Designed all graphic artwork for tees, fleece, and boardshorts.
Graphic Artist at JNCO Jeans
January 1, 2001 - July 25, 2025Created graphic artwork for apparel.
Freelance Graphic Design & Accessories Designer
October 1, 2023 - PresentCurrently working freelance on a broad spectrum of designs including graphic tee art, all-over prints for wovens, sublimation, and knit graphics for socks and bags. Clients include Sovereign Code, Mitchell & Ness, OP, Hard Rock Hotel, Kelloggs Brand, Ford Company, Realtree, and Anheuser-Busch brands.
Senior Designer at Aquarius, Ltd.
October 1, 2023 - August 23, 2025Managed design and development from conception of seasonal colors and trends to final product completion for licensed brands such as Fila, Original Penguin, Rocawear, Ecko, Dyse One, and Afiction. Oversaw fitting, material, and quality assurance ensuring all deadlines were met. Collaborated with developers, sales reps, marketing, and company leadership to problem solve and meet team needs.
Senior Designer at Adidas, Agron Inc.
June 1, 2018 - August 23, 2025Managed multiple product lines within headwear, socks, and underwear categories. Led the development of underwear as a new program which grew to be a $30 million business segment. Developed trend forecasting and analytics by traveling worldwide. Ensured product quality by visiting factories with developers. Presented seasonal lines to national sales team and senior management including owners and president.
Art Director at Split USA
December 1, 2007 - August 23, 2025Directed and developed creative concepts and visual designs for various projects including apparel, marketing, and special projects. Designed all graphic artwork for tees, fleece, and boardshorts.
Graphic Artist at JNCO Jeans
January 1, 2001 - August 23, 2025Created graphic artwork for the apparel brand, contributing to design and visual style.
Freelance Graphic Design & Accessories Design at Various Clients
October 1, 2023 - PresentCurrently working freelance designing a broad spectrum of products, including graphic tee art, all-over prints for wovens, sublimation, and knit graphics for socks and bags. Clients include Sovereigncode, Mitchell & Ness, OP, Hard Rock Hotel, Kellog's, Ford, RealTree, and Anheuser-Busch brands.
Senior Designer at Aquarius, Ltd. licensee of Fila, Original Penguin, Rocawear, Ecko, Dyse One
October 1, 2023 - August 23, 2025Managed design and development of seasonal colors and trends from conception through product completion. Oversaw fitting, material selection, and quality control ensuring all deadlines were met in a fast-paced environment. Collaborated effectively with developers, sales reps, marketing, and executive leadership. Designed accessories including headwear, socks, and graphic tees.
Senior Designer at Adidas, Agron Inc.
June 1, 2018 - August 23, 2025Managed multiple product lines including headwear, socks, and underwear. Played a pivotal role in growing the new underwear program into a $30 million business focusing on men's Clima-Lite, ClimaCool, and cotton boxer briefs. Conducted global trend forecasting and analytics, traveled to factories to ensure product quality, and presented seasonal lines to national sales and upper management including owners and president.
Art Director at Split USA
December 1, 2007 - August 23, 2025Directed and developed creative concepts and visual designs for apparel, marketing, and special projects. Designed graphic artwork for tees, fleece, and boardshorts ensuring cohesive brand visuals.
Graphic Artist at JNCO Jeans
January 1, 2001 - August 23, 2025Created graphic artwork for jeans and apparel as part of the design team, contributing to brand identity and product design.
Senior Designer at Adidas AG
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2018Managed multiple lines within the categories of headwear, socks, and underwear. Worked closely with technical designers and developers. Started underwear as a new program which grew to be a $30M business. Developed trend forecasts for headwear, socks, and underwear by traveling globally. Also traveled to factories with developers to ensure the best quality of products. Presented all seasonal lines to the national sales team and upper management, including owners and president.
Senior Designer at Aquarius Ltd
February 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023Managed design & development from concept of seasonal colors and trends to final completion of products. Implemented innovative solutions throughout the design and development process. Oversaw fit, material, and quality. Ensured all deadlines were met in a fast-paced environment. Problem-solved quickly and ensured the needs of the whole team were met, including developers, sales reps, marketing, and president.
Art Director at Split USA
March 1, 2004 - December 1, 2007Directed & developed creative concepts and visual designs for a variety of projects, including apparel, marketing, and special projects.
Art Director at Point Zero
February 1, 2001 - March 1, 2004Graphic Artist at JNCO Jeans
November 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001Senior Designer at Aquarius, Ltd.
February 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023Managed design & development from conception of seasonal colors and trends to final completion of products. Implemented innovative solutions through design and development process. Oversaw fitting, material, and quality. Ensured deadlines met in a fast-paced environment. Problem-solved quickly and ensured the needs of the whole team were met, including developers, sales reps, marketing, and president.
Senior Designer at Adidas
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2018Managed multiple product lines across headwear, socks, and underwear; collaborated with technical designers and developers; initiated programs that scaled to a multi-million dollar business; forecasted trends and analytics; traveled to factories to ensure quality; presented seasonal lines to national sales teams and leadership.
Senior Designer at Aquarius Ltd.
February 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023Led design initiatives and high-level product development as part of a cross-functional team; oversaw seasonal collections and branding concepts.
Freelance Graphic Design & Accessories Design at Self-Employed / Freelancer
October 1, 2023 - PresentFreelance graphic design and accessories design for various brands, including graphic tee art, all-over prints on wovens, sublimation or knit graphics for socks and bags.
Senior Designer at Aquarius, Ltd. (licensee for Fila, Original Penguin, Roca Wear, Ecko, Dyse One, Afiction head wear)
February 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023Managed design & development from conception of seasonal colors and trends to final completion of products; implemented innovative solutions throughout the design and development process. Oversaw fitting, material and quality; ensured deadlines in a fast-paced environment; collaborated with developers, sales reps, marketing and president.
Senior Designer at adidas (Headwear, Socks & Underwear) / agron inc.
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2018Managed multiple lines within head wear, socks and underwear. Worked closely with technical designers and developers. Led underwear program which grew to a $30 million business. Developed trend forecasting & analytics; traveled to factories to ensure quality; presented seasonal lines to national sales team and upper management.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Accessories Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
October 1, 2023 - PresentCurrently freelancing across a broad spectrum of designs from graphic tee art to all-over prints for wovens, sublimation or knit graphics for socks & bags; clients include Sovereigncode, Mitchell & Ness, OP, Hard Rock Hotel, Kellogg's Brand, Ford, RealTree and Anheuser-Busch brands.
Senior Designer at Aquarius, Ltd. (licensee for Fila, Original Penguin, Roca Wear, Ecko, Dyse One, Afiction head wear, socks & graphic tees)
February 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023Managed design & development from conception of seasonal colors and trends to final completion of products; implemented innovative solutions throughout the design and development process. Oversaw fitting, material and quality; ensured deadlines were met in fast-paced environment; collaborated with developers, sales reps, marketing and president.
Senior Designer at adidas / agron inc.
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2018Managed multiple lines within the categories of head wear, socks and underwear; worked closely with technical designers and developers. Led development of new programs including climalite and climacool; performed trend forecasting & analytics; traveled to factories with developers to ensure best quality of products; presented seasonal lines to national sales team and upper management including owners and president.
Senior Designer at Aquarius, Ltd. (licensee for Fila, Original Penguin, Rocawear, Ecko, Dyse One, Afiction head wear, socks & graphic tees)
February 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023Managed design & development from conception of seasonal colors and trends to final completion of products; implemented innovative solutions throughout the design and development process. Oversee fitting, material and quality; ensured deadlines were met in a fast-paced environment; collaborated with developers, sales reps, marketing and executives.
Senior Designer at adidas, agron inc. (head wear, socks & underwear)
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2018Managed multiple lines within head wear, socks and underwear. Worked closely with technical designers and developers. Helped grow a 30 million dollar underwear program; traveled to factories to ensure product quality; presented seasonal lines to national sales team and upper management.
Education
Associates at Philippine Womens University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Art at Fresno State
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996Associates at Philippine Womens University
January 11, 2030 - August 23, 2025Major in Art at Point Zero
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998College at Fresno State
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Associates in Art at Philippine Women's University
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Major in Art at Point Zero
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Undergraduate Studies at Fresno State
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Associate of Arts at Fresno State
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Associate of Arts at Philippine Women's University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Associate of Arts at Philippine Women's University (PWU)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Art at Fresno State
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Associate of Arts at Philippine Women's University (PWU)
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Bachelor of Arts at Fresno State
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Associate of Arts at PWU, Philippine Women's University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Art at Fresno State
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Associates at PWU - Philippine Women's University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998 at Fresno State
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996Associate's Degree at Philippine Women's University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Art Director (Certificate) at Point Zero
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998Coursework at Fresno State
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Associate of Arts (Art) at PWU, Philippine Women's University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Art at Fresno State
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996Associate of Arts in Art at Philippine Women's University
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026Art Studies at Fresno State
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996Qualifications
Adobe Creative Suite
January 11, 2030 - August 23, 2025Adobe Creative Suite
January 11, 2030 - August 23, 2025Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Other, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution
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