With over 20 years of experience in graphic design, I have developed a passion for creating engaging and visually appealing digital and print products that meet the needs and expectations of diverse clients and audiences. My core competencies include creative direction, art direction, UX design, editorial, and advertisin design. I am currently a senior graphic designer at Southern California News Group (SCNG), where I lead the creative process for marketing and advertising projects across various media platforms and publications.At SCNG, I collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to produce innovative and effective campaigns that showcase the digital and print capabilities and consumer reach of SCNG properties, such as The Orange County Register, The Press-Enterprise, Los Angeles Daily News, and many others. I also manage several web and mobile projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time and on budget. In addition, I am the principal art director at Smoking Hound Studios, where I provide creative direction and UX design for a variety of clients, such as Disney, NBC Universal, Century 21, and Six Foot Swells Press. I have won several awards for my artwork, and I am always eager to learn new skills and technologies to enhance my craft.