CAREER OBJECTIVE
Expand on established graphic design portfolio as part of a creative team which utilizes my passion for materials and visual communication. Recognized expertise in:
Web design
Business packaging
Illustrations
CD Packing
Logo design
Event Photography
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MLE Design, Vacaville, CA
2004- present
Freelance Graphic Designer
Developed strong client relationships to create personal and unique design projects. Proven ability to work in collaborative design team environment, as well as, independently to achieve project milestones and deliverables..Conducted product photography, event photography, and portrait photography for multiple projects across varying industries. Clients include: Illahe Vineyards and Winery, Panther Creek Cellars, Martha’s Bed and Breakfast, Libra wines, and The Fathers House.
WET INK PRINTING, Montebello, CA 2006-2007
Graphic Designer
Managed multiple clients and followed projects from concept through to post-production which included working directly with the pressman and cutter. Created promotional mailers, type set business cards, designed flyers, posters, and wedding invitations.
BIOLA UNIVERSITY, La Mirada, CA
2004-2006
Staff Designer, The Biolan (Annual University Yearbook)
Worked as part of team to develop theme and style, designed page layouts, and created
multiple illustrations.
2004-2005
Staff Photographer, The Chimes
Campus newspaper photographer for news, arts and entertainment sections.
2003-2004
Art Office Assistant, The Biola Art Department
Reorganized slide collection, general office duties including answering phones, coping, faxing, and filing.
URBAN DECAY AND HARD CANDY, Costa Mesa, CA 2003-2005
Design Intern
Designed invitations for a new product event, created poster for marketing meeting, layout design for press release packages given to each product carrier. Conducted product photography and illustrated face charts for new sessions look.
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Adobe-Illustator
Adobe-InDesign
Adobe ImageReady
Adobe Photoshop
Macromedia
Dreamweaver
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Emphasis: Design
Biola University, La Mirada, California, December 2005
GPA: 3.7
EXHIBITIONS : ordered by date
Henderson House Foundation’s Garden Party charity auction 2008 Carlton, OR
“Success as a Young Failure” 2007 NYCAMS New York, NY
“By Any Other Name” 2006 ChopShop Irivine, CA
”Overhead” solo show 2005 Biola University La Mirada, CA
”Transmografication” 2003 Biola University La Mirada, CA
I recently came across some unedited footage of my senior show back in 2005.
what a perfect summertime project.
Please sit back and enjoy MLE’s first documentary . . .
