Experience
Graphic Designer
Created engaging brand experiences, print collateral and websites for clients ranging from photographers, furniture makers, dentists, textile artists, aerialists, and metal fabricators. Extensively interviewed each client to define clear goals for each project to ensure the best possible outcome. Managed all quoting and print production to final delivery.
Senior Designer / Creative Director
Developed concepts and finalized design for a broad range of client work, including brand positioning, identity design, identity systems, collateral design, advertising campaigns, user interface design, apparel design, package design and trade show booth design. Worked directly with clients to establish goals, identify needs, and ensure successful execution. Brainstormed with teams to evaluate ideas, prepped all presentation materials and managed all the quoting and final approvals when working with outside vendors.
Production Manager / Graphic Designer
Managed the in-house Creative Services department under the Creative Director. Worked directly with museum curators, marketing and development staff, exhibit designers, photographers, in house/freelance designers and vendors to implement a tight production schedule. Designed various marketing pieces including museum brochures, invitations, and advertisements. Also helped to collaborate in establishing a system for interior signage. Managed quoting, proofing, and delivery of print materials. Managed, maintained and educated the staff on how to efficiently use the museum's digital asset management system. Also in charge of managing a team of rotating interns. Hired after completing a Junior year internship, and finished Senior year of college while also employed full time.
Graphic Artist
Designed advertisements, special sections, and internal promotional material for area newspaper (circ. ~30,000). Worked with a wide range of clients, ranging from local businesses to major brands, both directly and through advertisement representatives. Assisted with the integration of an acquired newspaper, instituted a department-wide switch from Quark to InDesign, and helped train co-workers on using the new software.
Education
BFA - Graphic Design
Majored in Graphic Design. Graduated with Dean's Highest Honors, and winner of the 2006 Graphic Design Award.
Academie Internationale du Design
Certificate in Multimedia Design
1-year intensive program in multimedia design instruction, focusing on graphic design, audio and video editing, 3-D animation and web design.
Majored in East Asian Studies with an Economics minor. Completed 3 semesters before realizing my true passion for design.
Languages
English (Native), Japanese (Advanced)
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Acrobat & Distiller, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office Suite, familiar with HTML and CSS, content management systems (CMS), digital asset management systems (DAM), photography, scanners, printers, pre-press operations, managing large numbers of projects across various teams, Mac and PC literate, basic audio/video editing and encoding.
