Manual is a design and brand consultancy creating meaningful impact through the application of brand narrative, design, art direction and materials craft.From our studios in San Francisco and Amsterdam, we partner with visionary clients to bring bold ideas into beautifully articulated identities, communications and experiences. Our work creates value through recognition and desirability.http://www.manualcreative.com

Character is a San Francisco-based, branding and design agency with a passion for launching, rejuvenating and propelling brands. Our goal is to create lasting and meaningful relationships between our client's brand and their audience through distinct brand experiences.

• Managed all projects from concept to completion including branding, promotions, packaging, environmental and exhibition design for clients such as The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, SF Giants Enterprises, The Nevada Museum of Art, The National Parks Foundation, and The United States Postal Service • Served as central point of contact for client communication working directly with VP-level clients to ensure a clear and persuasive visual story is delivered • Executed final quality control review on all deliverables to ensure accuracy and client requests are fulfilled • Managed scope and timelines throughout the project lifespan to ensure projects remain on budget and all milestones are met • Central point of communication between clients, all internal, cross-functional teams, and third-party vendors • Developed project proposals, facilitated client pitches and internal design reviews

• Developed, organized, and marketed design classes for underserved Bay Area Youth• Managed website content, supported Executive Director and volunteer committees • POC for parent and teacher communication, responsible for community outreachwww.inneractproject.org

• Media management and archiving of all video footage• Assisted Digital Media Storyteller with set up and editing of shoots

• Producer on BAYCAT studio client projects; served as camera operator and video editor • Point of contact for clients; lead on planning, scheduling, and shooting productions

• Created promotional videos for Bay Area non-profit organizations• Handled all phases of production including pre-production planning, setting up shoots, cinematography and audio, as well as post-production editing