Skills & Specialties: Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Glispa, HTML5/CSS 3, Javascript, Illustration, Typography, Painting, Print, Letterpress, Printmaking, Screen-printing, Web Design, Motion Graphics, Interactive Media, Copywriting

I am a visual designer with over 10 years of experience in web and traditional design. I have worked on multiple campaigns from beginning to end for several clients such as BP, Adidas, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Google, Universal Studios, Tepco (Tokyo Electric Power Company), esurance, and many more.

Until recently, I was a visual designer for Tapjoy, a mobile advertising and app monetization platform, for 4+ years. In this role I was tasked with many aspects of design from start to finish. My primary focus was interactive mobile ad creation for clients. My responsibilities included project managing, client interfacing, troubleshooting, conceptualization through to full ad builds via Glispa and any and all iterations or edits necessary. In addition to mobile ad creation, I assisted in developing the brand identity for Tapjoy and its adherence throughout all company related materials and visuals. This included one sheets/whitepapers; print materials, booth design, & swag for global events and shows; illustration & infographic design; company photography; various social media profiles; and motion graphics/video production.

Previously to my employment at Tapjoy, I was a graphic designer for iiD, a full-service digital agency, for 3 years. In this role I was tasked with many aspects of web design from start to finish, this includes wireframing and sitemapping, logo design, branding, user-testing, UI/UX design, and fully realized desktop and mobile design. Previous experience includes freelance work for startups and various graphic design for small businesses as well as designing and implementing multimedia ads displayed onscreen in all Academy of Art
University buildings.

Prior non-design work experience also includes 20+ years of customer service and retail expertise, as well as 5+ years of proficiency in custom faux finishing/mural work & commercial painting.

Colleagues know me as a personable, friendly & highly creative designer with great attention to detail and strong organization who can be trusted to come up with an innovative or unique approach. Knowing full well that my client's business comes first, I refrain from imposing my ideas on others. Instead, I focus on understanding the business and the audience before formulating and suggesting ideas. I am capable of working alone, but am at my best when collaborating with others.

I have attended the Academy of Art University for both Illustration &
Web Design/New Media. 

In my free time, I enjoy cruising around Oakland and/or SF on my bike seeking out delicious food and drinks and hanging with good friends. I am a voracious reader and an unabashed comic nerd who enjoys building Gunpla robots and working on my own art.

I am currently freelancing while I pursue a new full-time opportunity and can be reached by phone at (215)629.6891 or via LinkedIn.