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United States

Mountain View, California, United States

• Scope and resource projects for the print graphic design team. Manage team members and concurrent projects ranging from graphic design to illustration and photography.
• Manage development and rework of collateral for store and subscription products Subscription lines including: Panda (0-36mo), Koala (3-4yr), Kiwi (5-7yr), Atlas (6-11yr). Store products (0-7yr)
• Lead the redesign of KiwiCo’s retail packaging, which included; working closely with the sourcing team on the manufacturing, materials and pricing of various formats, multiple graphic design iterations, coordination.
• Work alongside product design and editorial in a highly iterative and collaborative way
• Develop efficient processes and systems for the entire design team and supports change management

• Developing branded creative for marketing campaigns, e-commerce, social media, in-shop signage, retail collateral, print and digital catalogs, seasonal and all-year packaging designs, and internal employee communication.
• Directly managing and providing mentorship and development for the Creative team.
• Responsible for creative direction and feedback to ensure deadlines are met.
• Cultivating creative direction for seasonal campaigns and marketing strategy. Ensuring the vision is executed across channels and extending customer reach by staying innovative.

Palo Alto, California

• Optimized and improved processes for design workflows. Established and maintained systems; project database, product development and production timelines, budgets, pricing, presentations and file management.
• Drove the design vision and strategy for the physical and graphical design of products manufactured in China and sold globally.
• Served as strategic partner in instigating new business opportunities; product development, outreach and sales.
• Directed and managed small creative and production teams.
• Lead quarterly presentations pitching new product concepts and designs. This included regular communication with client’s buying, art, and compliance departments.

• Lead and oversaw several large projects ranging from websites to convention materials. Project management included constructing timelines, delegating tasks to design and web teams, and organizing and leading meetings.
• Worked with cross-functional teams in developing thoughtful UX and UI designs of websites for company-partnered program sites involving: site maps, wireframing, mock-ups, and production of visual elements.
• Partnered with marketing and PR departments to design web and email banners, infographics, reports, and print ads.

San Jose, CA

• Lead the rebranding of the company by designing and developing social media materials, marketing collateral, blogs, advertisements, and print/digital publication submittals.
• Worked with clients and vendors to plan and execute high-end weddings, social and corporate events.
• Developed and implemented event timelines, budgets, vendor scopes, floorplans, and schedules.

San Jose, CA

• Managed aspects of a small side business, including budgets, timelines, contracts and invoices.
• Worked closely with business owners to develop branding (logo business cards, and letterhead) through an interactive design process.
• Designed and developed wedding and event stationery: save the dates, invitations, programs, menus, escort cards, etc.
• Created compelling custom graphics, illustrations, and brochure designs.

Chair of Hospitality - 2013-2014

Redwood Shores, CA

• Designed e-mail and web content for Shutterfly and Partner customers.
• Worked exclusively with brand guidelines, graphics and project management platforms.
• Developed T-shirt designing for Shutterfly employee events.

Orlando, Florida Area

• Designed internal communication collateral for Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park.
• Collaborated with various departments to create a weekly pamphlet distributed to 5,000 Cast Members.

Ba, Communication Design - Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: AIGA (V.P. 2008) 2007–2010 Dean’s List 2007–2009 Design Focuses: -Typography -Digital Illustration -Publication.

Professionally Trained, Professionally Trained In Wedding Coordination