At Kaplow, a leading creative communications and influencer marketing agency, I collaborate with the creative team to support a diverse portfolio of brands including Target, CVS, Satisfyer, Kiehl's, Forbes, Bluemercury, and more. My key contributions include:Content Creation: Developing compelling visual content for various marketing campaigns.Presentation Design: Designing visually engaging presentations to effectively communicate key messages.Event Collateral: Creating branded materials for events, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence.Project Support: Assisting with various design tasks to support the agency’s dynamic needs.I thrive in this role by combining creativity with strategic thinking, delivering high-quality designs that elevate brand communications.

As the Founder and Lead Designer of Qala Creative, a Los Angeles-based graphic design studio, I specialize in creating standout branding, hand-drawn illustrations, and human-first design. With a strong focus on delivering bespoke design solutions, I collaborate with large brands, emerging brands, agencies, and individuals to bring their visions to life.My expertise spans a diverse range of deliverables, including:Brand Identities: Crafting unique and memorable brand identities that capture the essence of each client.Event Graphics & Print Assets: Designing impactful graphics and print materials for events, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing presence.Event Logos & Merch Design: Creating custom logos and merchandise that enhance event branding and engagement.Packaging Design: Developing eye-catching packaging that stands out on shelves and resonates with target audiences.Digital & Print Marketing: Designing effective marketing materials for both digital and print platforms, tailored to meet specific marketing goals.Social Media: Crafting engaging social media visuals that drive interaction and brand awareness.Pitch Decks: Creating visually compelling pitch decks that effectively communicate key messages and captivate audiences.Music Design: Eye catching album covers and merch designs for musicians. At Qala Creative, my mission is to provide personalized design solutions that not only meet but exceed client expectations, helping brands to stand out in a competitive marketplace.

As a freelance graphic designer for Tocaya, a vibrant Mexican restaurant chain with 16 locations across Los Angeles, San Diego, and Arizona, I deliver a range of design services:Menu Design: Creating and updating digital and print menus.Email Campaigns: Designing 6-12 monthly email campaigns, including static and GIF emails.Merchandise & Packaging Design: Crafting unique merchandise and eye-catching packaging.Marketing Materials: Producing print and digital marketing assets.Web & App Graphics: Designing engaging website and mobile app graphics.Landing Pages: Creating effective landing pages.Custom Illustrations & Icons: Developing bespoke illustrations and icons.Photo Editing: Enhancing photos for high-quality visuals.I ensure Tocaya's visual communications are cohesive, compelling, and reflective of the brand’s vibrant identity.

Coordinate with clients and teams to develop engaging and innovative solutions and designs using Adobe Creative Suites, Google Suites, Asana, and Keynote. Work with clients on projects from creative ideation to final product to ensure satisfaction. Create a wide range of print and digital designs including but not limited to; social media assets, thumbnails, icons, unique typography, logos, brand guidelines, product and packaging designs, wearables, tech packs, keynote presentations, animations and gifs, music videos, illustrations, album covers, book layouts, book covers, and more.

Responsible for leading the creation and overseeing the output of all design services for S&C Studio Agency, clients and brands, and event production. Leads the graphic design team in the creation of print and digital assets including but not limited to keynote presentation decks, still and animated graphics, social media assets, digital marketing designs, wayfinding signage, POS, brand guidelines and logos, wearables, etc. Manages additional S&C studio services including photography, videography, editing, and 3D rendering.

• Developed, implemented, and oversaw original project-based, standards aligned curriculum for 8 semesters of studio art, graphic design, yoga and health, and yearbook designed for student needs, interests, and growth with a 98% passing rate for 4 years.• Functioned as the department manager for a team of 8 professionals resulting in behavior management growth, increased use of data driven strategies to increase engagement and performance, and implementation of social emotional supports.• Developed and delivered professional development trainings to educators across four schools on a variety topics including physical and mental wellness, social justice in schools, and technology support, with a reported 96% satisfaction rate.• Successfully transition to 100% e-learning using a variety of ed-tech tools and trained colleagues through webinars and pre-recorded videos how to implement technology, tools, and strategies into their online classrooms.

• Designed and maintained an online gallery and e-commerce website using Shopify including weekly email marketing campaigns using Mail Chimp.• Managed social media accounts and created new brand specific content to increase traffic to the website and gallery.• Assisted in curating gallery exhibits and events including correspondence with artists and buyers, organization of fundraisers, handling and hanging artwork to gallery and artist specifications, and assisting in organizing food and live musicfor sold out gallery shows.

Taught ages 5-50Responsible for planning and teaching art lessons to private clients based on discussed learning goals

As a student teacher I am responsible for completing all duties of a high school art teacher including planning, teaching, classroom management, grading etc in order to gain my secondary art credential from lmu.

Responsible for greeting, food running and expediting as well as all opening and closing duties.

Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations including scheduling, participant recruitment, and assisting project managers as well as website design and social media integration

Responsible for scheduling reservations and selling tours, gear, and retail. Also responsible for the training of new hires.

Key holder, responsible for opening and closing duties, cash handling, reconciliation, and deposit of receipts up to $2000 per day. Also responsible for the training of all new hires to company standards for proper food handling, cleanliness, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

Assistant art teacher for students in elementary and middle school, responsible for creating sample pieces for summer classes that corresponded with the resident artist