Resume
Summary
Creative Visual Designer with over 15 years of experience specializing in the development of high-stakes marketing and proposal materials for both print and digital platforms. Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in PowerPoint presentation design. Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical content into clear, visually engaging communications that enhance business development and brand visibility in fast-paced environments.
Experience
09/2011 – 10/2025
Graphic Designer
The Guitar Center Company
Westlake Village, CA
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Develop and shape digital visual communication solutions for high-stakes web assets, landing pages, and interactive design, enhancing brand visibility by 15%.
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Create complex proposal design materials and product catalogs for enterprise brands, translating technical specifications into clear, visually engaging marketing collateral.
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Lead the development of creative guidelines and toolkits, ensuring brand consistency across print and digital channels while streamlining the production of large-format graphics and in-store signage.
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Design high-impact PowerPoint presentations and marketing assets for business development pursuits, utilizing Microsoft Office to support executive-level messaging.
05/2010 – 09/2011
Contract Graphic Designer
The Guitar Center Company
Westlake Village, CA
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Produced engaging graphic design for print, including multi-page catalogs and direct mail campaigns with a focus on rapid turnaround and quality control.
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Collaborated on the design of large-format graphics and signage, ensuring all assets adhered to strict brand standards and architectural layout specifications.
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Managed visual communication projects in a startup-like environment, optimizing digital assets and retouching images for high-stakes marketing campaigns.
03/2008 – 02/2010
Contract Graphic Designer
Herbalife
Torrance, CA
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Delivered high-quality design projects and motion graphics components within a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines for corporate communications.
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Developed complex marketing assets and proposal support materials, maintaining extreme attention to detail and brand consistency across international markets.
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Lead cross-functional design initiatives to shape visual identity and support business development goals through innovative print and digital solutions.
Awards
2012
Outstanding Service Award
The Guitar Center Company
Recognized for consistently delivering cutting-edge product catalog layouts that enhance brand visibility and drive consumer engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) – Visual Communication–Web Design
American Intercontinental University
AIU Online
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – Art-Graphic Design
California State University
Northridge, CA
02/2008 – 03/2010
08/1994 – 12/1996
Certifications
12/2025 – LinkedIn Learning
Essential Skills in Adobe Photoshop 2025 Professional Certificate
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
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Photoshop
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InDesign
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Illustrator
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After Effects
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Firefly
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Figma
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Web Design
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HTML5
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CSS3
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WordPress
Practical Skills
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Typography and layout design
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Digital asset creation and optimization
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Print production processes and specifications
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Branding and visual identity development
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​UX/UI design principles
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Color theory and color management
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Image editing and retouching
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Web design and responsive layout skills