Responsible for the design of all on-campus and external marketing pieces for California's second-largest transfer school and its individual academic departments and student programs through various print and digital media efforts. In support of El Camino College's Center For The Arts (CFA), I've annually developed promotional materials for over 60 guest artist, faculty, and student events both on-campus and to the neighboring community. During my tenure in higher education, my work has been recognized with more than 10 industry design awards including 7 NCMPR (includes both West Coast Regional and National institutions) and 4 CCPRO (California state institutions) honors. In 2015 I redesigned the "EC Warriors" logo for the El Camino College Athletics Department, which now appears on various athletic facility signage, billboards, player uniforms, and upon the campus' new $40 Million football stadium field and complex. In conjunction with the El Camino and Compton College Partnership, I also provided graphic design support on a wide range of Compton College marketing materials from 2015 until the end of the partnership in June 2019. In 2016 I revamped the entire file organization system of the Marketing department's project server, and also helped author a "Best Practices/Policies & Procedures" document to serve as a guide for all internal production team members. In 2016, I served as a Building Floor Captain for my department, and received basic on-campus training to achieve Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

Perform design and production duties, as well as art/creative direction on an as-needed basis as an independent contractor under the title of Creative Director. Develop creative strategy and front-end design development of Web and Mobile sites. Provide style guide (color palette, fonts, etc.), graphical assets, platform testing, and clear direction to outside Development team to achieve final site functionality and ensure all work adheres to the original creative vision.

Providing engaging Graphic Design and Marketing solutions to clients in Los Angeles and beyond. Graphic Design, Brand Development, Logo & Corporate Identity Packages, Front-End Web Design, Ad Campaigns, and Creative Copy Writing.

Utilize prepress knowledge to review all designs and layouts in latter stage of development before final publication. Finalize products, check specs, suggest improvements, and modify formats to increase the quality of production and ensure that agency standards and client expectations are met on every job. Scaling, cropping, retouching, repositioning, pre-flighting, and price quoting of all photography and image files. Responsible for updating and archiving graphic file assets for end transfer to clients and vendors. Assist Web Development team in creating layered PSD wire-frame templates for Websites, online banner ads, and eCard templates. Optimize images for web resolution, export slices, and assemble basic HTML layouts for weekly eCards and eNewsletters. Upload graphical files and mailing list, testing, and final email blast of online communications. Generate Quotes and Job Cost Estimate, and Purchase Orders for client and vendor approval documentation on all projects.

Developed creative campaigns and provided graphic design production for all internal and external marketing collateral in support of 200+ internal employees and 15 branch locations nationwide. Managed all marketing projects from concept to completion; trafficked project duties and coordinated with various departments to facilitate production and approval process. Tracked status on 25-30 active projects on a daily basis to ensure tight deadlines were consistently met. Maintained organizational brand standards across all print and Web-based marketing collateral to ensure consistency; "policed" any forms of unsanctioned marketing attempts by employees or external vendors. Handled all external publication advertising by reserving space, providing artwork, and managing payment and invoicing information. Managed external vendor relationships (printers, video production teams, agencies, and freelance artists). Wrote creative copy for external marketing materials and company-wide internal communications to educate associates on upcoming marketing promotions and procedures. Provided creative direction and supervision of external creative team members and interns. Worked closely with internal Compliance Review Team to ensure all marketing materials met strict federal regulations and legal standards. Managed online job-submittal system for monthly member statement inserts and advertising messages (for both printed and online statements). Notified monthly marketing contest winners and handled prize distribution (shipment delivery, account fund deposits, etc.). Initiated relationships with outside print and mail-house vendors, as well as sales reps throughout California, Washington State, Nevada, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C.

Produced all internal and external graphic materials for ALL Student Loan, California's largest non-profit student loan lender, while also developing and maintaining graphic guidelines that supported the organization’s brand. Created complete direct mail campaigns integrated with other marketing efforts including print and online ads, signage, flyers, and multi-page brochures that directly generated more than $80 million in student loan volume. Managed all creative project aspects including: concept development, storyboards, design, photo shoots and stock research, art direction, copywriting, editing, production scheduling, workflow trafficking, print estimates, press checks, approvals, and final material distribution. Integrated strategies to strengthen company brand awareness in the marketplace throughadvertising, press releases, presentations, trade shows, seminars, product information materials, and online communications. Helped launch Career and College Club (a non-profit program designed to help middle school students plan for their future success) by building curriculum workbooks, training materials, and educational games. The CCC now has sites on more than 200 campuses throughout California. Handled pre-press and final output of completed jobs to print vendors via file upload or disk-based transfer. Archived completed projects to hard disk for storage and managed daily file backup system for disaster recovery. Maintained computer software and hardware to ensure performance and reliability as needed. Wrote creative copy for advertisements, newspaper articles, brochures, scripts, emailcampaigns, Web sites, banners, and pop-ups. Assumed the role of Direct Mail Manager for three months while supervisor was out on leave. Supervised and provided creative direction for Junior Graphic Designers, Interns, Writers, and Web Developers. Assisted in the interviewing, hiring, and training of new employees.

Designed innovative creative materials for print and Web: advertisements, brochures,newsletter publications, books, direct mail packages, business cards, logos, posters, billboards, booth graphics, annual reports, sales and training materials, HTML and Flash Web sites, static and animated banner ads, pop-ups, email blasts, and CD/DVD-based projects. Developed print and online materials for Sandy Spring Bank’s rebranding and advertising campaign. Materials appeared in 43 branch and community locations throughout the Washington D.C. Metro Area, reaching 8.3 million current and potential customers. Generated 25-30 banner ads, pop-ups, AIM and Buddy Icons for America Online (AOL), which reached millions of Internet users worldwide. Designed and produced the Mann Marketing Communications interactive Web site entirely in Flash using basic ActionScript. Handled pre-press and final output of completed jobs to print vendors via file upload or disk-based transfer. Archived completed projects to hard disk for storage and managed daily file backup system for disaster recovery. Maintained computer software and hardware to ensure performance and reliability as needed. Helped realize the entire collateral rebranding and organizational name change of ADventures Marketing Group to Mann Marketing Communications.

Company later changed name to Mann Marketing Communications. (Please see that position for full job description, accomplishments, and duties.)

Designed logos, brochures, Web sites, posters, and complete corporate identities for clients during paid college internship. Serviced clients and managed office alone when owner was away. Offered a full-time position upon graduation.

Handled page layout and design for a weekly college newspaper publication serving 3,000+ students. Received orders and developed creative for in-publication advertisements from external business clients. Proofed and edited story submissions from staff writers alongside the Editor-In-Chief for final document production. Handled photo editing and touch-up. Prepared document for pre-press and coordinated with outset print vendors for production and distribution. Publication was completely student-run with no faculty advisors or supervision. Position was paid and I received course credit for my participation.