Education
San Diego State University
B.A. in Applied Arts and Sciences with an Emphasis in Graphic Design
Spring 2007
Work Experience
LAK Adertising
Graphic Designer
January 2010-Present
Responsible for the artistic development process of all projects and assignments. Process includes working along side Account Executives to formulate spec sheet, extract information from client, organize that information and produce art based on final specifications. Must also handle prepress and flighting for the printing of the project.
The Emery Group West
Graphic Designer & Art Director
May 2007-January 2010
Responsible for the artistic direction and development of all projects and assignments. Other responsibilities include conceptualizing and producing advertisements, packaging, point of purchase displays, posters, newsletters, catalogs, logos, identity systems, company collateral. Responsibilities also include preparing files for print, uploading files to printers, working with clients during the conceptualizing phase of all projects and incorporating outside ideas and suggestions into our existing work.
The Emery Group West
Graphic Design Internship
February–May 2007
Responsible for assisting in conceptualizing & producing print collateral including posters, billboards, advertisements, packaging, point of purchase displays and catalogs for clientele.
Independent Contracting
Freelance Graphic Designer
August 2005–Present
Design logos, identity systems, web sites, apparel graphics and print collateral for clients such as Orchard Villa Townhomes, Peak Plumbing, Jeff Collins Music, Levant Clothing, San Diego Rock Supply, 41 Media, The Sports Fans Coalition, Nelsagen Software and Next Move Marketing.
Knowledge & Skills
Proficienct in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver & Acrobat
Front end website design including page layout and basic HTML & CSS
Basic understanding of Adobe Flash and Microsoft Office
Experience in Process, Spot & Metallic color printing