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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

In charge of creating captivating marketing graphics for both print and web platforms, effectively promoting a diverse range of events and maximizing engagement.

Miami, Florida, United States

Leading the creation of merchandise, marketing, and promotional graphics for the shop, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing brand identity across all materials.

Richmond, California, United States

Instructed art-related programs for both online and in-person curriculum targeting teens and adults at the Richmond Art Center, facilitating creative exploration and skill development in a diverse range of artistic mediums.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Founder and curator for STRANGEWAYS magazine, organizing special events.STRANGEWAYS magazine is dedicated in showcasing up and coming/ mid career artists through its annual publication.

• Engineered graphic props for diverse commercials, crafting items such as books, signage, posters, flyers, and scenic background elements to enhance visual storytelling.• Scenic artist for Guy's Grocery Games 2020 intro under the meticulous supervision of Production Designer Kim Rees, ensuring seamless execution of artistic vision.• Spearheaded the creation of large-scale murals across the Bay Area and South Florida, collaborating with esteemed entities including David Lombardi Properties, Tony Goldman Properties, and the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project, leaving an enduring artistic legacy.• Illustrated intricate vector representations of San Francisco streets for SF Muni, contributing to the city's vibrant transportation network with visually engaging and accurate depictions.• Produced meticulous vector illustrations for NBWW, showcasing their landmark construction projects in 2012, 2017, and 2022, demonstrating precision and attention to detail in architectural rendering.• Led marketing design initiatives for Ryder Sandals' 2019 Miami print ad campaign, revamping the company's main website layout with updated typography, color schemes, and layout for enhanced visual impact, while curating and editing photos to align with the established style guide.• Directed the creative vision as the lead designer for Diesel's 2018 "Diesel's Lucky Dollar," bodega pop-up in collaboration with Fool's Gold Records and 1-800-Lucky, crafting brand items, signage, and merchandise to create an immersive and memorable experience.• Crafted 12 distinct single inserts for Wallah Umojah's 2019 album Pink and Blue on Left-n-Right Records, infusing each with a charming kawaii Japanese aesthetic to complement the artist's unique style.• Produced custom illustrations for the cover of Gina Gold's Blue Ormus novel and female empowerment clothing line, bringing her creative visions to life with captivating visuals that resonate with her audience.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Revamped the 2019 festival's visual identity with impactful branding, resulting in a notable surge in public interest and attendance. Played a key role in developing cohesive merchandise lines for both the 2017 and 2019 festivals, ensuring a unified and compelling brand experience for attendees.Led the creation of captivating large-scale murals for the 2022 and 2023 festivals, leaving an indelible artistic imprint on the event and its surroundings. Additionally, conceptualized and designed experiential activations that significantly heightened attendee engagement across multiple festivals, including the 2017, 2019, and 2021 editions.

Miami, Florida, United States

Led the creation of impactful visual identities, including logos, colors, and fonts, on print media, packaging, and online campaigns. Furthermore, demonstrated expertise in nightlife event branding by crafting vibrant marketing assets, such as compelling pitch decks and immersive experiential activation layouts. These assets enhanced the visual appeal and maximized engagement, leaving a lasting and memorable impression on event attendees.

Miami, Florida, United States

Crafted visually captivating seasonal merchandise graphics that resonated with target audiences.Produced custom raster and vector illustrations under the guidance of the Art Director, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and objectives.Contributed to the conceptualization of seasonal graphics, fostering innovative design solutions.Crafted bespoke type-based graphics tailored to specific project requirements and design objectives.Remained up to date on the latest design trends and aesthetics, attracting new clients and driving sales through current design solutions.

Oakland, Ca

I spearheaded the design of the brand identity for the venue, in alignment with their community guidelines. This comprehensive identity encompassed a large-scale mural, impactful signage, and engaging marketing materials including flyers and posters, while also establishing and maintaining a clear organizational structure for all creative files.In a departure from traditional reports, I led the publication design of the venue's social impact report in the style of a 90s rave zine, capturing attention and amplifying their message with flair. Additionally, I conceptualized and executed a merch capsule, drawing inspiration from both contemporary and classic pop culture, to further extend the venue's brand reach.Furthermore, I took the reins in developing the branding for Guapo Tropical, a unique Mexican-Filipino fusion restaurant, seamlessly blending cultural elements to create an inviting and memorable identity. Unfortunately, the project was canceled due to the covid-19 pandemic.

Oakland, California, United States

Designed custom graphics for a BIPOC women's empowerment line, ensuring alignment with brand values and identity.Produced original typography designs for a range of merchandise items, including shirts, hoodies, and bags, enhancing brand visibility and appeal.Developed unique raster illustrations under the guidance of the owner, maintaining brand consistency and visual coherence.Effectively organized all design assets to streamline workflow and facilitate efficient collaboration within the team.

Oakland, Ca

Curated and orchestrated exhibitions at the esteemed Goodmother gallery in downtown Oakland, showcasing an eclectic array of contemporary artists and fostering a vibrant cultural hub within the community.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Curated and organized exhibitions at X Miami apartments in downtown Miami as Strangeways Projects, orchestrating captivating showcases of contemporary artistry within a unique urban setting.

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed master class assignments tailored for 12th-grade seniors, encompassing projects spanning 2-4 days each. These assignments are meticulously crafted to facilitate students' exploration and understanding of various artistic mediums, as well as fundamental elements such as form, value, line, and perspective.The overarching goal of these projects is twofold: firstly, to provide students with hands-on experience and experimentation opportunities to deepen their comprehension of artistic concepts. Secondly, to guide them in the creation of solid portfolio pieces that showcase their skills and growth throughout the course.Through engaging and thoughtfully curated assignments, students are empowered to unleash their creativity, hone their technical abilities, and produce compelling artworks that serve as a testament to their artistic journey and potential.

San Francisco Bay Area

Played an essential role in branding event nights, infusing them with distinctive visual identities that resonated with attendees. Engineered step and repeat posters to enhance brand visibility and elevate event experiences.Additionally, brought flyers to life through captivating animations, leveraging innovative techniques to drive engagement and excitement. Spearheaded the creative direction for Taste on Ellis, the flagship restaurant, ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand image across all aspects of the establishment.Finalized the design and implementation of signage and marketing materials for the Fusion hotel, ensuring consistency with the identity and communicating its unique offerings to guests.

Miami, Florida, United States

Tailored the label's brand identity through the creation of their logo, flyers, and album art, ensuring a cohesive and impactful visual representation. Developed meticulously crafted text layouts for album art and press kits, ensuring consistency and professionalism in presentation.Crafted custom graphics for event flyers and apparel, infusing each design with creativity and flair to capture attention and promote engagement. Additionally, produced personalized illustrations for artists on the label, enhancing their individual identities and contributing to the overall aesthetic of the label's portfolio.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Led the creation of digital promotional materials, including flyers and calendars, to effectively promote a wide array of events.

Miami, Florida, United States

Designed captivating marketing graphics for both print and web platforms, effectively promoting a diverse range of events and maximizing engagement. Orchestrated the creation of all print materials for the club, including menus, flyers, and posters, ensuring consistency in branding and messaging across various touchpoints. Led the development of The Garett's logo, crafting a distinctive visual identity that resonated with its upstairs music venue ambiance.Additionally, showcased artistic talent by painting murals during Miami Music Week, contributing to the vibrant and immersive atmosphere of the event and leaving a lasting impression on attendees.

Miami Beach

Produced compelling pitch decks to secure sponsorship opportunities, showcasing the value proposition with finesse. Engineered branding assets including logos and pitch decks tailored to artists, highlighting their identity and appeal. Crafted marketing assets for events, ensuring each campaign resonated powerfully with the target audience, driving engagement and attendance.

Miami Beach

Crafted engaging marketing assets for events, including posters, banners, and flyers, designed to captivate audiences and drive attendance. Engineered compelling menus and promotional materials, ensuring consistency and resonance with the venue's brand identity. Spearheaded the development of branding concepts for weekly events, each with the unique essence of the venue.

Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General

Bfa, Sculpture, Electronic Intermedia