Hector Alonso Email & Phone Number

United States

California, United States

• Develop and implement unique brand identities for various health equity programs, emphasizing the importance of establishing a distinct personality for each• Enhance program visibility and engagement as a key example of brand differentiation and consistent messaging• Craft compelling collateral materials, including eye-catching flyers, engaging landing pages, informative one-pagers, and dynamic newsletters for programs with robust annual budgets• Leverage cohesive branding strategies to connect with diverse communities throughout California, driving awareness and promoting health and racial equity through impactful, culturally resonant messaging shared via print, social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)• Design infographics for programs to effectively communicate to funders how and where their funds were allocated• Create graphics are used to visualize how future bond grants could improve communities• Produce impactful graphics for state policy initiatives, such as 'Racism as a Public Health Crisis,' which are used to demonstrate the effects of systemic racism to public officials, including assembly members and policy teams• Translate and adapt materials to engage California’s large Spanish-speaking population, which makes up over 30% of the state’s residents• Ensure accessibility and cultural relevance of all distributed materials, significantly impacting Hispanic communities by improving access to vital information and resources• Generate bilingual (English and Spanish) graphics for the organization's multi-year podcast on health and racial equity• Support the podcast's visual identity and outreach, contributing to its engagement and impact across diverse audiences• Construct visually compelling designs for digital and print platforms, ensuring consistency with brand identity• Collaborate with program leads and leadership to develop creative solutions that align with business goals

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Provided freelance design services to various clients, ranging from startups to established businesses• Developed design concepts following brand guidelines• Managed projects within design specifications and budget restrictions • Created mock-ups and layouts for presentations and client approval• Retouched and manipulated of photography and images• Prepared and organized files for prepress/printer within timeframe required for production• Designed logos, websites, marketing collateral, and social media assets, tailored to each client’s brand and audience• Operated all aspects of the business, including client relations, project management, and invoicing• Developed a network of satisfied clients through exceptional design work and timely delivery.

Long Beach, California, United States

• Partnered with Creative Directors and Copywriters to develop and execute design solutions for all clients• Led Junior Designers to foster their creative growth and ensure team output is aligned with project goals • Collaborated with Account Executives to develop traffic schedules and monitor the progress of all art related projects• Developed and met production timeline goals within budget, while completing multiple projects• Prepared prototypes and designs for brand presentations and storyboards for television productions• Attended photo shoot sessions and press checks• Bid and negotiated printers and estimators as needed• Teamed with print vendors to guarantee all details of a project are successfully executed• Supervised all areas of print production, including billboards in the Los Angeles Metroplex• Prepared electronic files for print and digital media, including quality control, reviewing bluelines and matching print proofs• Worked closely with copywriters, developers, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive creative campaigns• Directed photoshoots, oversaw production processes, and ensured the final product met both creative and technical specifications• Worked directly with clients to understand their vision and translated it into effective visual communication strategies• Managed multiple high-profile projects simultaneously, balancing creative direction with client expectations and timelines