My design foundation began as a concept designer for special projects and newspaper templates for major fashion retail stores in Southern California expanding to art direction responsible for creative merchandising solutions, including photo art direction within the brand of the fashion and cosmetics departments. Experienced freelancing logo and branding for major retail malls and products across the country, newspaper, poster, mural design, as well as retail Point-of-Purchase display. Full-time employment creating packaging design, photography, food styling, and production for Pacific American Fish Company. Christmas seasonal food packaging for The Chambers Group, for Knotts and their subsidiaries, and Product Design, packaging, concept, presentation, and surface art for Housewares International with clients like, Karen Nueburger and Igloo picnic ware. 15 years experience telecommuting for 625 Management, branding and promoting retirement homes. Stong illustration skills by hand or Adobe Illustration especially but not limited to fashion, surface design for table top and graphic novels.