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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

  • Develop and shape digital visual communication solutions for high-stakes web assets, landing pages, and interactive design, enhancing brand visibility by 15%.

  • Create complex proposal design materials and product catalogs for enterprise brands, translating technical specifications into clear, visually engaging marketing collateral.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Produced engaging graphic design for print, including multi-page catalogs and direct mail campaigns with a focus on rapid turnaround and quality control.

  • Collaborated on the design of large-format graphics and signage, ensuring all assets adhered to strict brand standards and architectural layout specifications.

  • 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

  • Delivered high-quality design projects and motion graphics components within a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines for corporate communications.

  • Developed complex marketing assets and proposal support materials, maintaining extreme attention to detail and brand consistency across international markets.

  • 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

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

  • Photoshop

  • InDesign

  • Illustrator

  • After Effects

  • Firefly

  • Figma

  • Web Design

  • HTML5

  • CSS3

  • WordPress

Practical Skills

  • Typography and layout design

  • Digital asset creation and optimization

  • Print production processes and specifications

  • Branding and visual identity development

  • ​UX/UI design principles

  • Color theory and color management

  • Image editing and retouching

  • Web design and responsive layout skills

Call 

805-657-3760

Email 

Follow

  • LinkedIn

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop • InDesign • Illustrator • Acrobat • After Effects • Firefly

Figma • HTML • CSS • Bootstrap • Visual Studio Code

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