Working with clientele in various spaces to produce modern, engaging design and creatives. Contract work includes merchandise design, communication design, video/motion graphics development, illustration, and web design. Clients include Sorry About Last Night (Luminary Podcast Producers), Esoteric Tattoo Art Studio, Ironside, and Drunken Crow.

Support Design Manager in producing all visual collateral, including print, infographics, tearsheets/pamphlets, slide decks, custom illustrations, website, and reports.Key achievements included customs illustrations for equity-inclusion initiatives, advancements in website presentation, managing freelancers, and developments of social media branding. Also designed unique logo iteration for use in square/vertical space.

As a commercial Graphic Artist and Prepress Technician, I get to work with clients to bring their big ideas to to the page. I also get to manage the multivariate processes and materials that end up in the hands of their customers.With industry-leading digital technology and world-class presses all under one roof, Tier One Communication offers me the ability to plan and craft any physical product without stepping outside our own ecosystem of tools and processes. This gives clients unprecedented input and control as each project moves forward with easy web-based interface, communication, and Digital Asset Management.We also provide marketing automation service that can take a digital layout, inject it with variable data, and convert it for web, grand format, post, or even video. Our DAM software allows us to maintain all assets of a project or account in safe secure cloud storage, editable and accessible for both us and the client. Collaboration has never been easier. I love working on environmental branding for retail and corporate office, grand format tradeshow print, and custom fabrication for any promotional needs like packaging or custom branded fixtures. Working with a suite of omnichannel variable data tools, I can customize your message to a multitude of audiences with just one development cycle.

Oversee development of custom product graphics, artwork, and application methods, ensuring compliance with client specifications.Manage creation of brand identity images and coordinate design production from concept through completion. Develop creative solutions for interface and display for web and multimedia projects. Direct efforts of designers, consultants, and vendors. Supervise operational, strategic, financial, and staffing functions related to business objectives. Generate client list through delivery of persuasive in-person sales and marketing presentations.Selected Projects and Assignments:** BAND OF ORCS, Santa Cruz, CA, Creative Consultant – Spearheaded creation and delivery marketing, design, T-shirts, merchandising, and social media strategies for rising music group. Created graphic image systems, audio tracks, and video clips. Managed content for official band website.** DIGITAL MEDIA FACTORY, Santa Cruz, CA, Graphic Design Coordinator – Supported wide range of graphic design projects for diverse client base. Managed design creation and production of full-color advertising. Coordinated interviews while ensuring compliance with company brand and corporate imaging systems.** ITCHY METAL, Los Angeles, CA, Graphic Designer – Produced graphic and T-shirt designs aligned with band image. Designed banners, ads, logos, and related marketing collateral, in consultation with recording label.** STELLAR CORPSES, Santa Cruz, CA, Producer – Directed band’s live performance videos** M.A SURREALISM, Walnut Creek, CA – Director of Photography and Post-Processing; Served as director of photographer and lighting director, “The Agora”. Operated digital cameras, shot green screen, lit scenes, managed non-linear editing sequences, added digital effects, and manipulated color in post-production.** GOPAGO, San Francisco, Creative Director – Produced business-to-business commercial, responsible for filming, editing, and adding digital effects / coloring,

Conceived and implemented visual marketing programs that range from print media to digital presentations. I originated the company’s own brand and image, as well as served clients in the same capacity. While meeting fast-paced ‘startup’ deadlines, I was responsible for developing engaging collateral for our clients that tells a story and elicits an emotional response from viewers. Also responsible for working closely with the design, graphic arts and marketing personnel to deliver content that exceeds the expectations of our clients.- Initiated and designed complex and simple marketing plans based on client specifications- Ensured that each project had the specific financial and personnel resources it required to be successful- Attended sales presentations to help clients understand the creative angle of each marketing program- Worked with the executive team to implement marketing materials for the firm to help increase the firm's exposure- Collaborated with design personnel to ensure that all creative ideas are presented properly

Premier Event Management is one of the nation’s leading conference producers and is at the forefront of producing IT driven conferences throughout North America.

Designed and managed visual content for social media advertising campaigns, as well as provided one-on-one consultations with each client. At time of writing client list included over 600+ small businesses nationwide.

Programming, editing and operating state-of-the-art laser engraver in an efficient, precision machining/metalworking atmosphere. Responsibilities include meeting high client and QC specifications in a timely fashion.Masking and painting extremely delicate and specially engineered parts with professional grade airbrush, hood and measuring equipment. Responsibilities include meeting exact specifications, time management, and careful, clean handling.CNC Mill operation on various jobs for well known and international clients. Responsibilities include efficient use of time and tools, high-accuracy in-process QC measurement, blueprint reading, effective fixturing.

Repair, research, service and sales of personal vaporizer "eCig" technology. Building and testing rebuildable dripping atomizers as well as genesis-style tanks for sub-ohm operation, while educating and ensuring best possible safety standards.

I conduct interviews with members of metal bands (including Chimaira, GWAR, John 5 and Dethklok) as well as review albums and research news. I also work as a liaison on behalf of the CEO and have been instrumental in several special events, such as giveaways and "Takeover" days.