Resume

Professional Experience

KM CREATIVE

FREELANCE DESIGNER | SET DRESSER | PROP MASTER

  • NICKELODEON + AWESOMENESSTV – Set Dresser | Production Assistant for TRANSFORMERS ONE and Nickelodeon’s “Orange Carpet: All Access” Global film promo mini-documentary for Paramount.
  • WITHOUT A RECIPE: KITCHEN MADNESS, TRY GUYS – Set Dresser
  • CRICKET WIRELESS: International advertising campaign – Set Dresser 
  • CALIFORNIA OLIVE RANCH: Advertising campaign – Set Dresser
  • PUSH – A Short Film by Ingrid Haas. Prop Master for Pregnancy Stillness Is An Illness: Prevent Stillbirth Awareness Campaign – Set Dresser

FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR | MARKETING & GRAPHIC DESIGNER

  • FOSTERALL/HILAROO FOUNDATION – Graphic design, marketing collateral, event coordination and volunteer recruitment for Hilary Swank’s foundation and collaboration with nonprofit agencies.
  • WHITE BEAR PR – Graphic design, PR, and event coordination for award-winning musicians, composers, music supervisors, film festivals and organizations.
  • PROPPER DALEY – Graphic design for John Legend’s nonprofit, FreeAmerica. Graphic design and marketing collateral for  FosterMore, The Brady Campaign, Playworks, and Avid.
  • THIRST PROJECT – Graphic design and marketing collateral for nonprofit agency gala fundraisers.
  • Additional clients include: Kartoon Channel, Intelligent Life Media, Whole Foods, Thirst Project, Kikka Sushi, LA Bike Shop, Hike & Bikes Hollywood, Rev Cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set dressing and design for independent filmmakers, advertising campaigns, television network and web content. 
  • Project management, creative strategy, print and digital marketing design for a diverse range of industries and clients. 
  • Coordinated special events, fundraisers, and assisted in red carpet events.
  • Designed marketing collateral for influencers and musicians.
  • Art directed photo shoots for an international food company and grocery store chain.

MARKETING MANAGER, DESIGN

DUCHATEAU

January 2022 – January 2024

  • Scope of role encompassed project management, creative strategy, graphic design, email marketing, website maintenance, print production, product packaging design, and commercial art direction.
  • Worked with team in designing and launching new company website.
  • Designed new product introduction campaigns and packaging. 
  • Designed company showroom wall displays and signage. 
  • Designed sales team marketing tools.
  • Created assets for celebrity designer collaboration and product line. 

MARKETING MANAGER | SENIOR SPECIALIST | DESIGNER

URGE INTERACTIVE

January 2017 – September 2021

  • Scope of role encompassed marketing strategy, client account management, project management, email marketing, social media marketing, SMS, MMS marketing, and graphic design.
  • Additional responsibilities included WordPress website updates, copywriting, monthly analytic reporting, event planning, print production and art direction.

MEDIA MANAGER | GRAPHIC DESIGNER

CHILDSHARE / FOSTERALL

August 2010 – January 2016

  • Created agency marketing collateral for the recruitment and development programs in Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange Counties.
  • Scope of role encompassed project management, creative strategy, graphic design, social media, email marketing, print production, event planning and website maintenance.
  • Provided day to day internal communication support for the agency.
  • Assisted in the development and partnership with celebrity nonprofit, Hilaroo Foundation.
  • Coordinated volunteers for special events and fundraisers.
  • Negotiated contracts with subcontractors, printers and vendors.

DESIGNER, ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN

September 2008 – June 2009

  • Design conceptualization & branding, creative strategy, graphic design, event planning, administration responsibilities

Education

BFA, ADVERTISING DESIGN – ART DIRECTION

Art Center College of Design – Pasadena, California
2006 – 2009

Advertising Art Direction

Art Institute of California – San Diego, CA
2003 – 2006