• Business Transformation: Successfully transitioned from a freelance career to a full-time business, establishing Toco Studios as a reputable design agency.• Lead Creative Vision: Spearhead diverse design projects across various media platforms, ensuring creative outputs align with client objectives and current market trends, resulting in measurable success.• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs and delivering solutions that exceed expectations, enhancing brand loyalty by 10%.• Artistic Direction: Direct and oversee artistic endeavors for marketing campaigns, murals, and interior design, contributing to a significant increase in project approvals.• Strategic Brand Development: Develop long-term strategies for brand growth, including market analysis and trend forecasting, positioning clients for sustained success.• Innovation and Technology Integration: Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate new technologies and creative techniques into the studio's work, ensuring cutting-edge solutions.• Comprehensive Project Management: Oversee all aspects of project management, from initial concept to final execution, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.

Passionate and dedicated Creative Director and Curator specializing in amplifying diverse voices within the arts and culture landscape. Notable highlights include:• Curated and Organized Art Shows: Conceptualized, curated, and executed dynamic events, increasing awareness and participation in OFCOLOR's mission.• Copywriting and Brand Building: Developed compelling copy and built brands from scratch, ensuring cohesive messaging and strong brand identity for each event.• Ad Campaigns and Marketing Strategy: Designed and deployed Facebook and Eventbrite ad campaigns, resulting in a 50% increase in event attendance and a 40% boost in sponsorship revenue.• Community Engagement and Partnerships: Achieved a 30% increase in community engagement and media coverage through strategic partnerships and innovative programming.• Volunteer Coordination: Managed volunteers to ensure smooth event execution and maximize community involvement.• Design and Print Production: Created promotional materials and worked with printers for signage and installations, ensuring high-quality production.• Economic Empowerment: Allocated 91% of event budgets to local BIPOC contractors, suppliers, and performers, supporting community development.Enhanced OFCOLOR's reputation as a premier platform for cultural diversity and artistic expression through meticulous event planning and creative direction.

I help people change the way they use energy.Specializing in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, I design marketing materials for clients across the US and Canada to promote energy-efficiency programs, opportunities, and incentives.I collaborate with copywriters, designers, media professionals, producers, and account managers to reach diverse audiences with varying needs and backgrounds.I engage in launching new programs, conceptualizing large-scale campaigns, and assisting in marketing strategy. When not working on major initiatives, I design for print, web, and digital projects. Additionally, I develop branding materials and engage in copywriting to ensure cohesive and compelling brand messaging.

In the role of Art Director, I collaborated closely with the Editor to execute compelling layouts, integrating editorial content, photos, and section style guides. My daily responsibilities included:• Cover Design and Creative Direction: Conceptualized and designed captivating cover images, hired and directed illustrators, attended and art-directed photoshoots, and developed comprehensive style guides for current and future issues.• Photo Editing: Expertly color-corrected and retouched photos, ensuring high-quality visual content for print and digital formats.• Proof Management: Oversaw all issue proofs, edits, and press checks, maintaining rigorous quality control and meeting tight deadlines.• Marketing Collaboration: Partnered with marketing teams to design new logos for events, as well as promotional marketing collateral used in print and on social media, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.• Project Coordination: Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless execution of editorial and marketing projects, contributing to the overall success and aesthetic consistency of the publication.• Innovation and Trend Integration: Stayed abreast of industry trends and incorporated innovative design techniques to keep the publication visually engaging and relevant.During my tenure, I significantly enhanced the visual appeal of Orlando Weekly, driving higher reader engagement and reinforcing the publication's reputation for high-quality, creative content.

Lead Graphic Designer/Artists/Interior designer focusing on the companies branding, illustration art and 2D/3D mock ups for clients projects. When I was not in the studio working on digital production, I was on-site for client projects painting and working hands on the exterior and interior structures. Must Maintain a Clean and Organize work space at all times.

My responsibilities included working alongside Course Directors in Digital Publishing, Color Theory, Typography & Page Layout, and Critique Structures. My role included:• Instructional Feedback: Provided detailed feedback on design and creative direction for course projects, both in the classroom and via online platforms, ensuring alignment with course learning outcomes.• Adobe Software Expertise: Developed tutorials and presentations for students on using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), demonstrating advanced features and practical applications.Online Teaching: Taught Color Theory classes online, utilizing culturally responsive teaching methods to engage a diverse student population.• Portfolio Creation: Assisted students in compiling and refining their portfolios for professional presentation, emphasizing student success and academic achievement.• Industry Trends: Worked under tight deadlines to guide students through the latest technology and industry trends, ensuring they remain current in the field.• Professional Development: Actively engaged in professional development activities to stay updated with advancements in the field of visual communication.

Owner and Creative Director of an online monthly E-Mag that showcases local design and art from the state of Florida. On a day to day base:• I would create editorial content, layout and page designs for both Print and digital E-Mag. • Supervised a small team to created branding, daily blog posts, and social media content. • Handled public relations, promotions, and planned events.