Curriculum Vitae

Professional Summary

As a versatile graphic designer with over 12 years of experience, I bring a rich blend of creativity, technical skill, and expertise to every project. My career spans freelancing to full-time roles at companies like Natural Grocers and Juniper Books LLC. Having almost 20 years of experience with Adobe Apps, I excel in graphic design, illustration, publication design, and motion graphics. Currently, I’m exploring automation and AI to enhance my designs and streamline workflows.

Work History

Freelance Graphic, Motion, & Web Design

2015 — Present

- Created print and digital asset suites for small businesses, authors, and artists.
- Constructed various assets for events, publications, and site-specific installations.
- Developed responsive websites, their content, and managed them from start to finish.

Graphic Designer

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Lakewood, Colorado | 2021 — 2024

- Designed marketing materials, including digital and print ads for use in-store, online, and for out-of-home advertising.
- Collaborated with the marketing team to develop various campaigns from emails to motion graphics for social.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Cloud tools to create compelling visuals to elevate the NG brand.

Graphic Designer

K Series Parts, Denver, Colorado | 2019 — 2020

- Photographed and cataloged OEM Honda and other aftermarket parts for the online store.
- Improved the visual presentation of products by constructing images of kits from vendors that only had images of main components, enhancing customer experience.
- Designed promotional materials for marketing campaigns and ephemera for the crew and customers like shirts, hats, and stickers.

Graphic Designer & Production Artist

Juniper Books LLC, Boulder, Colorado | 2017 — 2018

- Produced high-quality book cover designs, both part of our normal product range and custom works.
- Worked closely with the marketing department to develop new product offerings.
- Managed production schedules and ensured timely project completion for our custom sets, libraries, and installations.

7th Grade Lead Teacher

Academic Leadership Charter School, Bronx, New York | 2016 — 2017

- Developed and implemented curriculum in all subjects for 7th-grade students.
- Managed classroom activities and maintained a productive learning environment.
- Engaged with diverse groups of parents and guardians to discuss student progress.

English Language Teacher

Tsuru Board of Education, Tsuru City, Yamanashi, Japan | 2013 — 2016

- Taught English to students from kindergarten to senior citizens.
- Created lesson plans and designed educational materials for municipal BOE use.
- Organized cultural exchange events and activities within Yamanashi Prefecture.

Digital Arts Lab Instructor

University of Oregon, Eugene, OR | 2010 — 2013

- Instructed students in foundation digital art techniques and software namely focusing on Adobe CC.
- Designed and implemented curriculum for my own and other lab sections.
- Provided technical support and guidance to students while reinforcing best practices.

Skills Overview

Adobe Creative Cloud: 19 years experience

Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Media Encoder, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Digital Editions.

Graphic Design & Illustration: 12 years experience

Created print and digital works for small businesses, authors, and artists. Experience includes designing eye-catching graphics for marketing campaigns and products featured in holiday gift guides like O Magazine and Teen Vogue.

Publication Design: 10 years experience

Produced printed novels, ePubs, and instructional PDFs for independent publishers and businesses. Known for finding and correcting mistakes that may be overlooked in the editing process. Worked primarily with authors to ensure book design is the best representation of their work.

Web Design & Development: 6 years experience

Created and managed multiple responsive websites for small businesses, authors, and artists.

Email Design: 5 years experience

Designed emails for direct-to-consumer campaigns using Klaviyo, Bronto, and Inmar. Experience includes designing to specifications for vendors and managing email lists and sending.

Product Photography: 5 years experience

Improved online catalogs for businesses by photographing OEM Honda parts at KSP, ensuring customers had authentic images to compare for a better shopping experience.

Motion Design: 4 years experience

Skilled in bringing still images to life with animation and motion graphics. Experienced in adapting static digital or print designs into moving images or videos for platforms like YouTube and social channels, as well as creating original animations.

Additional Skills

Microsoft Office: 20 years experience

Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

People Management: 7 years experience

Managed diverse classrooms from the Bronx to Japan, project oversight and evaluation, planning and implementing curriculums in both digital arts and English. (Ages 5 – 70)