As a passionate Creative Director at Pens and Pixels Studio, I've had the privilege of leading a team of exceptionally talented individuals in crafting compelling visual narratives.🌟 Bringing Ideas to Life: My role revolves around turning concepts into vibrant realities. Whether it's branding, graphic design, or multimedia campaigns, I thrive on transforming ideas into captivating visuals.🚀 Driving Innovation: In the ever-evolving world of design, innovation is our compass. I take pride in fostering a culture of creativity and pushing boundaries, ensuring our work stands out in a crowded digital landscape.🤝 Collaborative Excellence: Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. Working closely with clients, we turn their visions into successful, engaging campaigns. Building these partnerships has been key to our continued success.📈 Measurable Impact: Our work isn't just visually appealing; it delivers results. I'm driven by data-driven design, making sure our creations don't just look good but also achieve our clients' goals.Join me on this exciting journey of creativity and innovation at Pens and Pixels Studio. Let's make meaningful, visually stunning stories together.

CREATIVE MANAGEMENT• Aligned Information Security branding to marketing brand guidelines• Partnered with executive leadership and SMEs to create training & awareness calendars, campaigns, email templates, PPTs, and standardized collateral• Managed collateral repositories and mapped design files to the websiteCOMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT• Distributed communications and newsletters monthly • Supported Executives and SMEs with their initiatives to engage in user adoption• Created and managed multiple channels: website, newsletters, Yammer, and promoted Information Security programsLEARNING EXPERIENCE MANAGER• Designed and conducted remediations for employees failing phishing simulations resulting in a reduction in recidivism in one year• Researched training and awareness topics and new technology for learners of all levels and learning types• Established a new website repository of training & awareness materials consisting of job aids, infographics, flyers, comic strips, meeting backgrounds, articles, and customizable templates• Designed and deployed quarterly phishing simulation campaigns and templatesCHATBOT DESIGN AND LAUNCH• Chatbot character designed and chosen to represent the launch of the new Teams chatbot AI technology connecting over 10,000 employees across the US2022 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT WINNER• Chosen by executive leadership as an example of innovative program management and featured by a video interview• Ten spotlight winners are featured out of 10,000 employees

CLIENT MANAGEMENT• Working closely with clients on project specifics and deliverables• Supporting various small businesses with brand roll-outs and image repository managementGRAPHIC DESIGN• Designed original graphics for use in branding, indoor signage, outdoor signage, clothing, and websites • Creating character, Infographic, Logo, and collateral vectors• Image and typography manipulation to customize visuals that best represent the brand PHOTOGRAPHY• US & Germany Lead photographer for weddings and portraits delivering emotional and memorable photos • Orange County, CA Published Food Photographer for Fire Brand Media publications: Newport Beach Magazine and Laguna Beach Magazing• Laguna Beach, CA On retainer to maintain and grow four Eight88 owned restaurant's and hotel photo repository used in publication, website, and branding: La Casa Del Camino, Roof Top Lounge, House of Big Fish, and KY'A Bistro• Newport Beach, CA Freelance Food Photography and chalkboard menu artist for a highend resort: The Balboa Bay Resort, A+O Bar and Grill, Waterfront Grill, and Blend Coffee