Resume

I am a passionate Graphic Designer with a diverse background in optical graphic design, ad trafficking, and screen printing, blending technical expertise, creativity, and organizational skills.

EDUCATION

BA Art – Graphic Design, Cume Laude
California State University, San Bernardino

WORK EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer and Advertising Services Coordinator
Vista Media Inc. (Formerly LeisureMedia 360)

06/2024-02/2026
Managed reader services and ad trafficking for Blue Ridge Country and Spirited Virginia, leveraging strong project management skills to oversee multiple projects, set priorities, and meet stringent production deadlines. Responsibilities included inputting client data into Magazine Manager, distributing reader leads, and trafficking ad materials. Supported the creative workflow by collaborating with senior creatives and the marketing team to translate strategic concepts into impactful print and digital designs, while maintaining database integrity and supporting overall production.

Graphic Designer
LeisureMedia 360

10/2023-06/2024
Collaborated with senior creative staff to design print advertising, marketing collateral, and editorial content. Partnered with marketing teams to translate strategic concepts into compelling visual solutions. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to tight deadlines. Maintained expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) on Mac OSX, with strong skills in print production, color correction, typography, and file preparation. Known for a solutions-oriented mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to pitch creative concepts to clients and leadership.

Screen Print Machine Operator
Robertson Marketing Group

10/2022-10/2023
Received and processed work orders for screen printing jobs, meticulously analyzed details encompassing print quantities, production timelines, and stock specifications, while overseeing screen preparation procedures involving screen selection and film emulsion coating. Proficiently set up and operated automatic screen printing machines, including the meticulous selection, mixing, and modification of inks, ensuring precision through quality checks during print runs and verification of quantities. Skillfully established and calibrateed screen printing machines and associated equipment, promptly addressing any identified issues to guarantee seamless operations. Upheld a high standard of cleanliness and organization within the work environment.

Graphic Designer and Printer
Blouse House Creative

06/2022-10/2022
Spearheaded the design of sophisticated marketing materials and signage for clients, actively contributed to content creation for various communication channels including social media posts and email blasts, managed telephone communications by directing calls and meticulously recording messages, and proficiently executed the production and finishing of diverse materials involving both vinyl and paper.

Optical Technician
Focus Optometry Center

08/2018-06/2022
Proficiently executed a range of professional duties including comprehensive patient care, managed vision insurance billing processes, facilitated the seamless ordering of glasses and contact lenses for patients, communicated with pharmacies regarding patient medications, conducted thorough inspections of orders prior to dispensing, coordinated appointment schedules, verified benefit eligibility for patients, meticulously maintained an inventory list of frames and contact lenses, and handled various general clerical responsibilities.

Front Desk Clerk
Focus Optometry Center

11/2016-08/2018
Proficiently executed a range of professional duties including comprehensive patient care, facilitated the seamless ordering contact lenses for patients, coordinated appointment schedules, verified benefit eligibility for patients, meticulously maintaining an inventory list of frames and contact lenses, and handled various general clerical responsibilities.

Freelance Graphic Designer
Essential Yoga Practice

09/2015-09/2017
Initially engaged to conceptualize and design a book cover and DVD cover, my proficiency and creativity were further acknowledged, leading to additional responsibilities such as crafting a distinctive logo, developing impactful marketing materials, and creating a specialized tear pad tailored for instructional purposes in teaching classes.