Curriculum Vitae

Professional Summary:

Driven, highly efficient graphic designer with a proven track record at Social Advocates for Youth, where I elevated brand identity and spearheaded compelling multi-platform marketing campaigns. Expert in Adobe Creative Suite and a keen eye for photography, I blend creativity with strategic thinking to deliver high-impact results. Skilled in translating complex data into engaging designs that resonate with audiences.

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite Expert
  • Brand Development
  • Direct Mail Campaigns
  • Marketing Collateral Development
  • Photography & Image Editing
  • Print Production
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Videography & Editing
  • Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, UX/UI, Bootstrap, WordPress, Wix, SquareSpace, MailChimp, Constant Contact

Professional Experience:

Design and Marketing Associate
Social Advocates for Youth
August 2018–January 2024

  • Collaborated with Marketing Director to develop engaging visual campaigns. 
  • Designed all external and internal visual communications; print, social media, web, large scale signage. 
  • Refined problematic branding into a bolder, better brand aligned look. 
  • Initiated the use of innovative folding self-mailers and invitation and use of QR code services. 
  • Shot and edited video for mental health campaigns.
  • Responsible for procurring a donated stock subscription to create more brand consistency. Meticulous management of photographic library and visual assets. 
  • Direct management of relationships with print vendors resulted in timely delivery, cost-effective production, and high-quality output, contributing directly to the overall success of our campaigns and initiatives.

Adjunct Faculty
Solano College
Fall 2002–2018

Trained students in the Career Tech Professional Photography program. Digital photography, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

Graphic Designer
The Children’s Network
2001-2002

 Designed the first Solano County Children’s Report Card. Created interface and information architecture for online parenting resource portal.  

Web Design Consultant
Deloitte Consulting
1998-2001

Worked with clients and technical consultants to create effective B2B, B2C and portal web experiences. Clients included Hewlett Packard, Gateway, Honeywell, Boeing, The Gap and Macy’s. Prior to working in web development, was key member of internal design department which designed print & presentation graphics for internal and client projects. 

Education

San Jose State University
Master of Fine Arts, Photography
1996

Florida State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Arts
1992