I prioritize understanding the intent and goals behind a project, and use that to inform my visual design choices.
SKILLS
PC/Mac: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, and Bridge. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ipad: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Fresco, Lightroom, Procreate, SketchUp.
CMS and E-commerce: WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Weebly, Constant Contact.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Social Media Marketing Crash Course, Credential ID 334611
The Ultimate Guide to Launching a Profitable Small Business, Credential ID 334796
How to Create an Effective Marketing Strategy, Credential ID 335452
How to Get More Customers with Your Small Business Website, Credential ID 337237
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EXPERIENCE
Visual Designer | UAG, Tacoma, WA 2017-Present
Work with the Marketing Director and General Managers to curate compliant digital and print designs as well as build and maintain a library of assets, stock photos, logos, and store photography for the whole group (5 stores and 1 warehouse)
Owner, Art Director, Visual Designer | LMOYA, Gig Harbor, WA Jan 2021-Present
As Art Director and Designer: Work with clients to communicate their ideas visually with the use of aesthetic and strategic judgments.
As Owner: Maintained financial statements and file business tax returns.
Administrative Contractor | Macadam Floor and Design, Tukwila, WA
Dec 2021-May 2023
Meticulously track the cost of individual projects and jobs. Effective communication between five departments to properly recognize revenues and expenses. Investigate variances and articulate the corrections to the appropriate department.
Nurse Assistant | Stafford Healthcare, Bremerton, WA Dec 2016-Jul 2017
Provided high-quality care to residents and assist them in their daily activities. Brought joy, and company, as an active listener to help determine residents' needs.
Visual Designer | Compliance Officer for Haselwood, Bremerton, WA
Dec 2014-April 2016
Responsible for the designs of print and digital marketing campaigns for the auto group (7 stores and 1 insurance agency). Reviewed and evaluated nine dealer websites weekly for compliance. Ensured that the designs, copies, and logos were compliant with the brand and design guidelines of the automobile manufacturers before sending them out to production.
Visual Designer | Crowne Plaza, Dallas TX 2010-2013
Meticulously designed print collaterals by the company’s guidelines that enabled brand consistency.
Marketing Coordinator, Visual Designer | Khumbu Enterprises, Philippines
Apr 2009-Dec 2009
Redesigned, restructured, and aligned the website with the company’s individuality. Prioritized graphic workload and effectively supported marketing, production and design, and sales departments.
Graphic Designer | Megaworld Corp, Philippines March 2007-April 2009
Spearheaded and launched multiple print campaigns for various local and international artists who performed in the "live-work-play" community of Eastwood City.
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EDUCATION
BFA - University of Santo Tomas Legazpi, Philippines