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Creative Manager
Woodland, CA
Nov 2017 - Aug 2018 (9 months)
Creative/Brand Manager in a Marketing Department
Partner with senior leadership to craft brand identity and positioning. Develop creative and cultivate brand standards and guidelines for internal and external application. Ensure all advertising, email marketing, social media, website, and collateral materials align with brand vision and voice. Oversee contractors and collaborate with copywriters to ensure workflow processes and accurate touch-points. Manage and develop creative for highly visible corporate events. Concept, create and deliver design solutions to support Marketing initiatives through environmental, print, digital, social media, and web assets. Project management and execution at all phases of a design project.
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Senior Graphic Designer
Thousand Oaks, CA
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017 (6 months)
Contract design position in the Global Medical Writing Department of a cutting edge biotechnology company
Development of custom presentations and posters illustrating the conclusions of intensive clinical and preclinical scientific research as related to the developmental therapeutics targeted at a variety of human diseases into medicines for patients with serious illnesses. Environmental/Exhibit graphics used at medical conferences globally. Creation of technical illustrations for submission into medical journals. Photo touch-up and correction, background manipulation, color, and lighting correction. SharePoint support and maintenance including publication planning timeline management.
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Senior Graphic Designer
Los Angeles, CA
Jun 2013 - Mar 2017 (3 years 9 months)
Full-time position in the Presentations & Graphics and Marketing Department of a top-tier investment bank.
Conception and design of custom presentations for new business development. Created custom snowboard designs based on client concepts to be awarded to members of the deal to congratulate them on a successful deal closure that would generate company revenue. Conceptualization, design, and execution of corporate marketing collateral, including newsletters, presentations, html announcements, and exhibit design. Presentation and document editing – creating, editing, and formatting intricate statistical reports using information graphics, custom cover designs, color schemes, font development, and styles guides. Photo touch-up and correction, background manipulation, and color and lighting correction. Company logo recreation and custom illustrations of area maps,
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Graphic Designer
Los Angeles, CA
Sep 2012 - Feb 2013 (5 months)
AEG Merchandising utilizes its retail, social media, e-commerce, and product development to supports several sports and entertainment events in L.A. and globally.
I was a primary contributor toward the development of design solutions from concept thru completion for social media, print, product merchandising, in-game graphics, digital billboards, web, and mobile application for AEG’s collection of companies, which include, the STAPLES Center, Home Depot Center, the L.A. Kings (NHL), the L.A. Lakers, the L.A. Clippers, the L.A. Angels of Anaheim, the L.A. Galaxy (MLS) and AEG LIVE, one of the world’s leading concert promotions and touring companies. Trained and supervised three graphic design interns. Photographed and edited merchandise images for internal purposes, web and e-commerce application. Designed retail graphics for the Team LA store
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Freelance Graphic Designer
Various Companies
Los Angeles, CA
Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 3 months)
Major investment bank, global retail and nutrition company.
Developed design solutions for presentations, annual reports, and internal marketing materials for Jefferies and Company. Designed sales and marketing presentations for Herbalife International and 7 for All Mankind.
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Graphic/Presentation Designer
Los Angeles, CA
Dec 2003 - Dec 2008 (5 years)
Global financial firm with a focus on investment banking, equities, fixed income, commodities, wealth and asset management.
Provided production and design support to a team of senior bankers and analysts in the investment banking division. Worked independently and as a team to provide innovative design solutions in a fast paced environment. Produced pitch books, lev. cap. memo’s and annual reports using statistical based information. Competitive analysis and strong understanding of financials. Translated banker’s needs into informational graphics. Adhered to strict corporate branding policies in all levels of design and production.
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Co-Founder/Graphic Designer
Level 2 Productions
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 2002 - Dec 2003 (1 year 4 months)
Design collective delivering integrated marketing solutions for companies of all sizes.
Managed aspects of a business specializing in graphic design and printing, including preparation of all marketing materials, maintenance of client and vendor relations, sales, art direction, print production, and office management.