Education

San Diego State University | san diego, ca

Bachelors of Arts in Graphic Design
FALL 2009 – FALL 2013
Coursework: Graphic Design I & II, Typography I & II, Information Graphics, Design Studio, Photographic Imagery, Art of the Book, Packaging

Canyon Crest Academy | san diego, ca

GRADUATED 2009

Digital/Fine Arts Conservatory 2006-2009: By application only. Consisted of learning the
different utilizations of digital and fine arts while working on individual or collaborative projects.

Work Experience

Shofu Dental Corporation | graphic designer - independent contractor

JUN 2023 – CURRENT

At the request of the Marketing Manager, resumed the Graphic Designer position. Working together to create a hybrid role, initially assumed similar in-house design responsibilities (refer to in-house position) with additional duties of helping the Marketing Team members and creating original designs. Began to interview then train new Graphic Design Team members on the company brand, standards, products and structure—working closely with the Marketing Manager. Obtained sole responsibility of managing Shofu’s social media, creating all interchangeable templates for content on Instagram/Facebook. The social media content and schedule is collaboratively planned with the Marketing Manager, as well as copywriting captions.

Cal Coast Academy | teacher

JAN 2023 – MAY 2025

Multi-Subject Teacher (FALL 2024 – SPRING 2025)
Graphic Design/Yearbook (refer to Graphic Design Teacher position) (7th-12th) | Pre-Algebra 1-on-1 (7th) | English Support 1-on-1: Special Education (11th) | ASSIST: Homework Period (6th-12th) | RIASEC: 8-Week Career Group Project & Presentation (10th)

Substitute Teacher (SPRING 2024)
English | Algebra | Biology | Group Project | 1-on-1

Graphic Design Teacher (SPRING 2023 – FALL 2023)
Instructing grades 6th-9th how to use Illustrator, Photoshop, then InDesign. Reviewing color theory and typography terminology through the process. An original lesson plan was created and implemented. Originator of submitting student artwork to the San Diego County Fair—now a requirement of all art classes.

Freelance Design

Designs by Ardena (DEC 2019 – Current): 50+ photo restorations completed for Ardena, a personal passion project(s). Also asked to design program covers for elementary, middle & high school graduations.
Larry Narron (2025): “Speed Wobbles” to be published by Finishing Line Press. Front cover design for a skateboard poetry book. Logotype title made to portray the famous San Diego skate spot in the cover photo. Original photography & editing.
Jelon the Barber (2024): “365 Sayings from the Barbershop: Real Talk from Real People”. Barbershop inspired cover & interior layout for 365 sayings heard by the author in his barbershop, and his reflection.
Living Enterprise with Marlo A. (2023): “Living While Distracted: Distracted Living Kills...Choose Life”. Bold cover to grab attention. Interior layout & font depicted to express the religious subject matter of
the book. Playful typographic pull out quotes. Logotype title is another reflection of the religious theme.
RELVA (JUL 2022 – OCT 2023): Rebranded a Washington D.C. cannabis dispensary. Concepted a fashion-forward brand kit & style guide/brand guidelines (multi-page layouts) to set a brand standard. Created a brand aesthetic based on the client’s high-fashion vision. Additionally designed eBlasts in Canva & packaging.
San Diego State University (2021): Invitation & logo designed for ribbon cutting of Lamden Hall.
Ten Bulls (AUG 2019 – JUL 2022): One-pager for a local San Diego band to send to industry professionals.
Have also assisted with album cover & social media design.
Lamden Property Management Inc. (JAN 2016 – DEC 2022): Rebranded: Logo | Business cards | Advertising signage | Annual reports | Informational property flyers | Color palette & fonts.
Patio Playhouse (2016): The 1940’s Radio Hour – Poster | Program cover (Patiobill) | 1/4 pg. flyers | Web banners.
Kevershan Design (2015): Photo restoration of illustration.
Ragz Enterprises (2015): Business cards for three clothing boutiques (Ragz Dressware, Blues & Shoes, The Beat).
RushTix (2015): Collaboration with Post Design Studio. Research | Inspiration board | Logo tagline type treatment | Stock photography |
Mock & final Twitter banner layouts.
Norma Hill Designs (2014): Clothing tags | Lookbook | Poster | Logo revision.
Conducted post-production & assembly of clothing tags/lookbook.
Wedding Invitation (2014): Collage cover design | Font selection & layout | RSVP | Invitation additions.

Red Kite | graphic designer at a marketing consultancy

JUN 2010 – SEP 2020

Red Kite Flyers | PowerPoint design | Magazine ads | Infographics | Holiday eBlasts. Revised: Business cards | Brochures | Tagline.
MBE/WBE (Minority & Women Owned Business Certification)
(OCT 2015 – OCT 2019): Poster & PowerPoint sets for conferences twice a year.
belCON | Flogon (JUL 2017): Capability statement | PowerPoint template | Color palette branding. Rebuilt logo vector from JPEG.
Malashock Dance (MAR 2017): Two postcards with photographs & graphic elements using brand colors.
Automatic Logic (AUG 2016): Vintage style logo with swatch themes & font selections.
Lamden Music (OCT 2015 – SEP 2016): Musical note inspired logo with color palette branding. Photographed client with instruments for his website. Photos & logo used for music sheet concept business cards.
Nu-Set Lock (AUG 2014 – DEC 2015): Trifold brochures | Flyers | Note cards | Follow-up cards | PowerPoint design | Icon graphics | Holiday greeting cards. Rebuilt/modified logo vector from JPEG.
RED Company (AUG 2016): Refreshed capability statement with new layout & font choice.
A Secret Place (JUL 2014 – AUG 2014): Templates | Flyers | Gift certificates | Photo editing.Led on location photo shoot & retouched photos.
Geri Fit (FEB 2014): Capability statement.
a new well (JUN 2010 – OCT 2012): Flyers | Posters | Magazine ads | Door hangers | Spinner sign | Photo editing.

Shofu Dental Corporation | graphic design assistant

JUL 2015 – MAY 2018

In-house Graphic Designer under the Senior Graphic Designer. Assigned to create original artwork such as instruction manuals, order forms, and infographics. Interchanged material in existing templates and had full responsibility managing two catalogs produced annually; the Retail Price Guide and the Laboratory Price List. Additionally constructed packaging mockups, print & cut marketing materials, and shot product photography. Assisted the supervisor with non-design work; including documenting ad deadlines, making additions to the advertising budget spreadsheet, and updating press release contact lists. Duties incorporated training on an intricate filing system for internal and external auditing. Included completing a detailed invoice label to accompany final artwork in binders, labeling and filing excess printed materials, documenting artwork in the advertising log, and labeling final artwork in individual folders for auditing. Absolute precision is required.

9FIVE | Graphic Design Intern

MAR 2013 – MAY 2013

Cuicacalli Suites | Desk Assistant at San Diego State University

FALL 2010 – FALL 2013

Facilitated in all customer service requests.

Skills

Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Digital Photography
Basic Skills in video editing
Knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint