• Create and complete conceptual design projects within a given timeline and budget• Advise the team on project scope and provide artwork development project updates• Coordinate and conduct consultations with teams, sales, and any necessary third parties for review of pre-production requirements and best print production practices• Prepare design drafts and present visual ideas for review, revision, and approval• Maintain visual brand integrity while considering new trends and processes

• Leads art direction on high-level design, translating creative briefs into visually appealing deliverables for print and digital materials for internal and external communications• Managed artwork and prepress production processes for global pharmaceutical and cosmetic brands, ensuring timely project execution, budgets, and schedules were met• Advised teams on project scope, provided updates, and communicated PLM requirements• Tracked and communicated project timelines, identified areas for improvement, and established production objectives• Managed and prioritized internal and external artwork requests for special projects.• Delivered training for stakeholders on relevant processes• Managed, trained, guided, and advised fellow designers on creative processes• Attended press checks on behalf of clients, educating them on print offerings• Reviewed and approved proofs, suggesting improvements for internal and external clients• Managed workload independently and delegated tasks to optimize team performance• Leveraged strong brand management skills to develop and oversee brand-aligned creative assets for clients• Maintained, managed, and prioritized projects and workflows to safeguard brand standards/guidelines, typography, design principles, and accuracy• Led all aspects of in-house product photography (budgeting, scheduling, art direction, post-production), managing photo shoots and ensuring studio setup, lighting, and composition aligned with brand guidelines and creative vision• Oversaw the QA/QC and design review process, creating detailed lists of necessary revisions and ensuring their timely completion• Fostered cross-functional collaboration and relationship building through effective communication with internal teams, external partners, and vendors

Helping others succeed with their creative direction by bringing ideas to fruition with some brainstorming, concepting and design. • Branding and Advertising Design• Creative Direction - Corporate & Brand Identity - Packaging & Labels - Brochure Design & Layout - Direct Mail - POP/Trade Show/Displays - Indoor & Outdoor Advertising - Print & Web Graphics - Product Photography - Design Consulting - Space Design - and more• Fine Art• Creative Furniture Gallery & Art• Creative Think Tank & Art Studio*Mentoring kids is a pastime passion.

• Prioritized in building strong relationships with clients, actively listening to their needs and exceeding expectations throughout the creative process. Translating ideas into clear and impactful visuals to ensure client buy-in and satisfaction.• Managed the entire creative process, from initial brainstorming and concept development to final execution. This includes photography, allowing me to capture high-quality visuals when needed to support campaigns.• Developed and execute strategic ad campaigns across various media platforms. My focus was creating visually striking and emotional content that resonates with target audiences that drove desired results.• Lead a team to foster a collaborative and creative work environment.

– Conceptualized and designed print layouts, logos, direct mail, POP/POS, billboards, web graphics and other marketing collateral while maintaining brand standards for various accounts nationwide– Communicated directly with creative director, account team, copy writers and vendors to produce effective advertising– Mentor/lead junior designers, managed/prioritized jobs and work flow to ensure outstanding creative standards– Designed and translated print, radio and tv materials from english to spanish and vise versa