Bootstrap
5 Fully Responsive Themes
Materialize CSS
1 Fully Responsive Theme
Wordpress
HTML to Wordpress
Vanilla JavaScript
Various JS Projects
Education
Coding Dojo - 2019
14-Week Immersive Bootcamp
Full Stack Development
UCLA - 2015
Extension Program
Advanced Web & Interaction Design
CSU Fullerton - 2013
College of the Arts
BFA - Graphic Design
Work Experience
Graphic Designer
Sign Specialists Corp. - Santa Ana, CA
Jan 2018 - March 2019
- Generated shop drawings including measurements and materials for monuments, channel letters, dimensional signs, interior signage and evacuation maps using CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
- Collaborated with project managers to determine solutions for implementing complex projects
- Produced various types of digital files for print, silkscreening, paint, digital foil and CNC/laser cutting prior to production
- Created documentation and master sign programs for projects requiring official city approval
- Utilized CRM system to manage and maintain customer relationships, as well as communicate with the in-house sales, fabrication and human resource teams
Graphic/Web Designer
Gymonji, Inc. - Irvine, CA
Sep 2015 - Dec 2017
- Developed and designed the company website using the Wordpress CMS with a customized theme and integrated full screen brand video
- Configured and orchestrated an online store with a merchandise dropshipping fulfillment service
- Collaborated with the UI/UX Designer creating design assets for the iOS and Android applications
- Designed brand merchandise, configured all files for production and produced all mockup images
- Established a workflow for shipping and handling promotional materials to be sent to customers and sponsored athletes
UI/UX Designer
Composite Apps, Inc. - Irvine, CA
Jan 2016 - March 2017
- Designed experiences and interfaces for various digital products including mobile, tablet and web applications within imposed limitations
- Collaborated directly with the Design Director to meet client design needs and specifications
- Created product prototypes, wireframes, user personas, user journeys and product vision presentations for stakeholders
- Provided developers with design assets within an iterative environment
- Converted scanned architectural blueprints into vector graphics manually for in app utilization
- Designed swag items, such as company t-shirts, and prepared design files for production process
Graphic Designer
Money Mailer, LLC - Garden Grove, CA
Dec 2013 - Feb 2015
- Designed marketing materials and direct mail advertisements for various businesses
- Edited and redesigned prior advertisements used in direct mail marketing campaigns
- Utilized Adobe InDesign script presets to allow clients to make changes manually to running advertisements
- Collaborated with the art coordinators to ensure client satisfaction with all artwork produced prior to deployment
- Inspected image and color formats to allow for optimal final print of artwork
Graphic Designer
Tankfarm & Co. - Seal Beach, CA
May 2013 - Nov 2013
- Produced various apparel design concepts daily
- Photographed, retouched and prepped product images for our online product store
- Created film to burn screens for silkscreening products
- Designed digital artwork for many private label accounts
- Selected Pantone Colors for designs and created design matrices prior to production
- Generated design tech packs and catalogs to send to our clients and/or manufacturers
- Organized our design fiules according to our documentation standards for easy recovery
Assistant Photographer
Lomeli Photography - Yorba Linda, CA
May 2008 - Sept 2010
- Applied digital retouching techniques to senior portraits before final shipment to high school students
- Set up all photography lighting, equipment and backgrounds prior to taking photos
- Prepped clients and helped with posing for the best possible results
- Helped orchestrate and coordinate photo subjects for team composites
- Maintained the office and photography areas