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Los Angeles, California, United States

The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with more than 40 million unique latimes.com visitors monthly, Sunday print readership of 1.6 million and a combined print and online local weekly audience of 4.4 million. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Times has been covering Southern California for more than 140 years✔️ Directed and supervised a team of 30 art directors, fostering professional development and increasing productivity✔️ Managed daily operations for Features, Entertainment, News, Sports, Food, Image, Latino Initiatives, Digital Enterprise, and Immersive experiences✔️ Led redesign initiatives for L.A. Times Food, The Envelope, Weekend, and Plants✔️ Spearheaded the launch of new product lines for L.A. Times Food, The Envelope, Weekend, and Plants✔️ Launched the L.A. Times Art Department pop-up booth for two consecutive years to elevate brand visibility and community engagement✔️ Revamped the visual identity of the L.A. Times homepage to anticipate future media trends✔️ Ensured brand consistency across all platforms (online, print, social, events) to enhance visual engagement✔️ Collaborated with senior stakeholders to successfully execute projects from conception to completion✔️ Managed annual budgets exceeding $300K, optimizing resources for project success✔️ Implemented innovative design strategies (such as AR and drone footage) to elevate brand impact at the L.A. Times✔️ Implemented a feedback system that significantly boosted team productivity and morale

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Launched and managed full cycle operations of a design studio servicing tech, media, and journalism clients✔️Spearheaded the development and successful launch of Switchyard, a biannual magazine that garnered a James Beard award, a Gold medal from the Society of Publication Design, and five National Magazine Award nominations within its inaugural year✔️Directed design initiatives at Switchyard, ensuring a cohesive and visually compelling aesthetic✔️Oversaw the creative direction at The Assembly on an interim basis, guiding the company from its initial brand launch to the recruitment of its first 5 full-time employees in a 2-year period✔️Provided interim design leadership at AFAR Media and San Francisco Magazine, optimizing visual storytelling and design quality✔️Mentored design and photo departments to elevate team capabilities and project outcomes✔️Managed a diverse client portfolio including Pop-Up Magazine, Medium, The Assembly, The University of Tulsa, AFAR Media, San Francisco Magazine, Draw Together, the State of California, Visit California, Time Inc., People, Entertainment Weekly, and more

Santa Barbara, California Area

Pacific Standard is a national brand and publication that reports on social and environmental justice✔️Spearheaded rebranding initiatives to expand into new markets and enhance visibility✔️Achieved design excellence and visual storytelling recognition from prestigious organizations including the American Society of Magazine Editors, the Society of Publication Designers, the Art Director’s Club, and Photo District News✔️Conceptualized and curated the annual Photo Issue in partnership with Pulitzer and Magnum Photos for two consecutive years✔️Managed global photo shoots, overseeing production and assignments✔️Established and supervised a network of freelance designers, illustrators, animators, and videographers

New York City Metropolitan Area

Runner’s World is a globally circulated monthly magazine for runners of all skill sets. The publication encourages, inspires, and informs readers with tips from competitive athletes, gear reviews from product specialists, safety and injury-prevention advice from professional trainers, and other essentials for weekend warriors✔️Collaborated with editorial staff to strategically align visual content with brand goals, ultimately enhancing reader engagement✔️Reimagined the magazine's aesthetic, establishing a new standard in sports publication design ✔️Oversaw artwork details to ensure meticulous alignment with thematic focus ✔️Boosted reader engagement through strategic design collaborations with video and social teams ✔️Managed a team of 2 junior designers to execute creative vision and meet project deadlines

Los Angeles, Ca

The company’s network of brands includes 60+ publications, 100+ websites, branded and licensed products, live events, competitions, as well as TV and radio programs—service an audience of 158M globally✔️Managed a portfolio of over a dozen enthusiast publications within the automotive industry✔️Established and operated a state-of-the-art photo studio and editing suite, resulting in the successful launch of multiple revenue-generating titles and partnership projects with national brands✔️Oversaw and directed 100+ photoshoots annually to create visual assets for each publication✔️Led the aesthetic redesign of automotive content, incorporating modern art elements and influencing industry standards✔️Implemented digital art tools to streamline design processes, reducing production time by 30% and elevating creative output✔️Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive design vision and successful execution✔️Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to enhance project versatility and efficiency