Graphic Designer | Digital Illustrator
A seasoned graphic designer, blogger, and consultant currently working as an independent designer and consultant.
Paradise, CA
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Freelance Graphic Designer and
January 2005 - Present
Provide graphic design services with an emphasis in branding and print. Also offer clients marketing consultation and business image management services.
Clients include:
- Dr. Steve Cirrone, author
- VStep, European software/game developer
- David G. Anderson Architects, architecture
- Gerald Filice, lawyer
- Michael Howard, city councilman
- San Francisco Honda
Clients include:
- Dr. Steve Cirrone, author
- VStep, European software/game developer
- David G. Anderson Architects, architecture
- Gerald Filice, lawyer
- Michael Howard, city councilman
- San Francisco Honda
Company
USS Hornet Museum
Role
Independent Marketing Consulta
From
June 2010 - November 2010
Description
Provided marketing data analysis and marketing strategy consultation services with the aim to increase regional brand recognition, establish brand positioning, and increase annual visitor foot-traffic by 10%.
Location
Alameda, California
Company
The Party Shoppe, LLC
Role
Partner
From
April 2007 - July 2009
Description
Provided The Party Shoppe customers with custom design services tailored to their events, including banners, cards, posters, and invitations. Coordinated with business partner on marketing aspects of the business and executed the design of all branding and promotional material.
Company
Art Institute of California: Sacramento
Role
Tutor
From
February 2009 - April 2009
Description
Assisted students in better understanding homework and projects assigned by instructors by reviewing with them class material, critiques on their homework and projects, as well as step by step guidance sessions on the technical aspects of the course fundamentals.
Company
Creative Imaging Center
Role
Digital Artist
From
March 2008 - May 2008
Description
Provided marketing consultation to company owners with the aim of increasing market penetration and to measure the success of current services offered.
Also executed the following:
- Digital image editing via Adobe Photoshop.
- Design company promotional materials.
- Print production management utilizing plotters and traditional photo printing methods.
- Sales meetings with customers.
- Cashiering.
Also executed the following:
- Digital image editing via Adobe Photoshop.
- Design company promotional materials.
- Print production management utilizing plotters and traditional photo printing methods.
- Sales meetings with customers.
- Cashiering.
Company
CABEC
Role
Contracted Designer & Marketin
From
October 2006 - July 2007
Description
CABEC (California Association of Building Energy Consultants)
Provided CABEC board of directors marketing and design consultation services. Coordinated directly with CABEC administrator on the marketing strategy development for 2007 Conference and executed all design work for the event (print and web).
In addition executed design projects such as promotional brochures, registration forms, and manual covers.
Provided CABEC board of directors marketing and design consultation services. Coordinated directly with CABEC administrator on the marketing strategy development for 2007 Conference and executed all design work for the event (print and web).
In addition executed design projects such as promotional brochures, registration forms, and manual covers.
Company
San Francisco Honda
Role
Graphic Designer & Internet Sa
From
June 2005 - June 2007
Description
- Co-Founder of the COAP Program (Community Outreach Ambassadorship Program), a niche marketing program aimed at reaching consumers in minority market segments in the San Francisco area.
- Acted as the company representative in the Golden Gate Business Association, a business leadership and development roundtable group.
- Sales Ambassador to the GLBT community as part of the COAP program.
- On-Site assistant graphic designer.
- Developed and executed off-site promotional events, coordinating with media, promotors, and vendors.
- Acted as the company representative in the Golden Gate Business Association, a business leadership and development roundtable group.
- Sales Ambassador to the GLBT community as part of the COAP program.
- On-Site assistant graphic designer.
- Developed and executed off-site promotional events, coordinating with media, promotors, and vendors.
Location
San Francisco, California
Company
San Francisco Honda
Role
Graphic Designer
From
November 2005 - April 2007
Description
Would regularly design the following:
- Newspaper ads for the sales department that was used in multiple San Francisco Bay Area newspapers.
- Coupon sheets for the parts and service department that were utilized on the company website, in print, as well as email newsletters.
- Promotional flyers for demonstrations or public relations events.
- Newspaper ads for the sales department that was used in multiple San Francisco Bay Area newspapers.
- Coupon sheets for the parts and service department that were utilized on the company website, in print, as well as email newsletters.
- Promotional flyers for demonstrations or public relations events.
Company
Great Ad-Ventures Publishing, LLC.
Role
Special Projects Designer
From
January 2005 - April 2007
Description
Designed and maintained Media Kit. Also provided premium ad design services for several clients.
2010 - Present
Institute
Art Institute Sacramento
From
2008 - 2011
College
Butte Community College
From
2006 - 2008