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Taos, New Mexico, United States

Pleasanton, Ca

Simpson Strong-Tie is one of the largest suppliers of structural building products in the world and considered a leader in structural systems research, testing and innovation. As an onsite contract designer within the Creative Services team, I further their mission with impactful product/software graphics for trade shows, POP, retail display, technical bulletins and sales literature. Highly technical work with strict adherence to brand standards and copywriting guidelines.

Berkeley, Ca

Established brand identity of this national bimonthly environmental magazine/trade journal. Responsible for design and print production of 56-96 print and digital pages, UI design of website (wireframe design), web banners, print and digital sales collateral, electronic publications, media kit, package design. Expert in technical illustrations, infographics, tables, and charts. Responsible for art direction, page design, image editing, color correction, color proofs and pre press. Photo editor… Show more Established brand identity of this national bimonthly environmental magazine/trade journal. Responsible for design and print production of 56-96 print and digital pages, UI design of website (wireframe design), web banners, print and digital sales collateral, electronic publications, media kit, package design. Expert in technical illustrations, infographics, tables, and charts. Responsible for art direction, page design, image editing, color correction, color proofs and pre press. Photo editor and occasional onsite photography used for publications. Work closely with publisher and editors to creating time-lines and production schedules through to final text edits. Art directed consumer-based 170 page large format DYI book. Design and art direct ancillary publications such as professional guides sponsored by the Department of Energy and Home Performance with Energy Star. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Worked as both freelance and contract for large and small businesses. As an independent contractor I have created professional web and print design project-by-project basis. Have created brand guidelines, identity-based products including web UI design, every aspect of fund-raising campaigns, product packaging, collateral and promotional materials, advertisements, magazines, books, and direct mail packages. Managed up to 4 freelance production artists.Worked for PCWorld Magazine for… Show more Worked as both freelance and contract for large and small businesses. As an independent contractor I have created professional web and print design project-by-project basis. Have created brand guidelines, identity-based products including web UI design, every aspect of fund-raising campaigns, product packaging, collateral and promotional materials, advertisements, magazines, books, and direct mail packages. Managed up to 4 freelance production artists.Worked for PCWorld Magazine for 12 months in the capacity of layout designer, responsible for designing page layouts for the print magazine, and translating layouts for iPad, Android and Kindle devices using Mag+ software. Followed strict adherence to brand typographic standards. Created infographics, tables, technical illustrations, and Photoshop “Heros” to be used for both online and in print. Produced e-Books called PowerGuides or SuperGuides as technical instructional electronic publications. Other contract and freelance clients include: Meyer Sound, Autodesk, Radiant Brands, McKesson, Inc., Peachpit Press, Pet Food Express. Show less

Berkeley, Ca

I work as an independent designer and production artist with this Berkeley-based branding company. Created and edit wireframe in both Illustrator and Photoshop. Worked closely with lead designer producing from rough layout full catalogs. Created and edited complex packaging templates. CLIENTS INCLUDE: Petfood Express, BodyTime, UC Haas School of Business, Felton.

Developed and designed a wide variety of web sites and print pieces. Many projects were taken from concept through to completion, working directly with client to devise advertising campaigns and marketing materials. Establishing and following branding standards with advertising strategies under budgetary constraints is a key strength.

Emeryville, Ca

At the time, Rubber Stampede was bought by Delta Crafts, who has since been rebranded as Plaid Enterprises, Inc.Our satellite office was involved extensive research of market trends, style, 'stories,' fonts, and color palettes used in the paper crafting industry, developing new products: package design, gifts, kits, images and alphabets for stamps and stickers images. Created price-point driven product displays; power panels; construction in 3-D comps, presentation boards, craft models.… Show more At the time, Rubber Stampede was bought by Delta Crafts, who has since been rebranded as Plaid Enterprises, Inc.Our satellite office was involved extensive research of market trends, style, 'stories,' fonts, and color palettes used in the paper crafting industry, developing new products: package design, gifts, kits, images and alphabets for stamps and stickers images. Created price-point driven product displays; power panels; construction in 3-D comps, presentation boards, craft models. Coordinated with marketing supervisors, manufacturing specifications and product sourcing. Show less

Redwood Shores, Ca

Designed for two Maggie award-winning magazines: Oracle Magazine (bimonthly) and Profit Magazine (quarterly). Responsible for all aspect: cover design, feature articles, departments and columns from concept to execution. Instrumental in redesign of both magazines. Worked closely with art director, editorial to define scope and goals of projects. Selected, managed and directed (up to 6) freelance artists and photographers for various outsourcing needs.

Developed curriculum and taught a variety of classes including graduate level • Digital Design I – for development of portfolio projects, and undergraduate• Graphic Design Thinking and Layout – for concept development. Three hour courses combined lecture with hands-on comping instruction along with Adobe, Photoshop, Illustrator and QuarkXpress.

San Francisco, Ca

UCSF had a Publications Department at that time, where I worked freelance designing and producing a variety of publications including medical and educational technical documents, brochures, posters, and periodicals. Interfaced with clients to determine design specifications, objectives, and schedule requirements.

Fine Art

School Of Hard Knocks, Fine And Studio Arts

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Fine And Studio Arts

Most of my education has come from the School of Hard Knocks