Bachelor of Arts from San Diego State University in Multimedia & Illustration, graduated with honors

TECHNICAL: Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Microsoft Office, Google Suite. Skilled in Figma, InDesign, 3D modeling (Substance 3D, Maya, Blender).

DESIGN & ADMIN: Advanced skills in product design/conceptualization, color & composition, color correction, editing & optimizing for digital & print production, file organization and management

MOTION GRAPHICS & VIDEO: Advanced skills video editing, video and motion graphics (After Effects, Premier Pro). Coursework in UX, responsive & accessible design with experience in HTML and CSS

SOCIAL MEDIA & WEB: Create and optimize assets for social platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Discord, TikTok. Coursework in UX/UI, responsive & accessible design with experience in HTML and CSS

FREELANCE DESIGNER / ILLUSTRATOR | SEPT 2019 – PRESENT
Collaborate with a variety of clients on marketing assets, visual designs and branding & identity including custom illustrations, logos, web graphics, promotional materials, social media content, banners and motion graphics in keeping with clients’ brand image and audience

• Clients: Kineko Video, Multiverse Beans, DAMA Puget Sound, John’s Auto Glass, Hands for Peace Making, Ryan Kearns Productions, multiple individual commissions

• Tools:    Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Procreate

ASSISTANT ILLUSTRATOR / MOTION GRAPHICS ARTIST | MAY 2021 – SEPT 2021 (Contract)
Brain Chase Productions | Remote
Develop game assets, motion graphics, and video clips for online learning game that combines puzzles and embedded clues enable children to compete in an online and physical treasure hunt. Managed and optimized assets for integration into face-paced weekly releases enjoyed by children worldwide

• Tools:    Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects

ILLUSTRATOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Multiple Independent Publications | Remote
Created full-color illustrations and marketing assets for six independent magazines. Optimized assets for print & digital mediums, performed layout, typography, file prep, color correction, asset optimization, press checks.

• Titles:    Someone Will Remember Us (An Ineffable Wives Zine) volume 1 & 2, The Antichrist-mas Zine (Good Omens Holiday Zine), Ace Omens Zine, Omens at Sea, Ineffable Eras – 1800s Bookshop

• Cause:   UNICEF, The Trevor Project, Sylvia Rivera Law Project, Doctors without Borders, and World Kitchen

• Tools:    Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator

2D DIGITAL ARTIST
Artist Collaboration | Remote
Created multiple frames for massive 500+ artist video collaboration in which a 1-minute scene of the wall scene from Good Omens is redrawn

• Titles:    Good Omens the Wall Scene Redrawn

• Tools:    Photoshop, Procreate

INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANT
San Diego State University | San Diego, CA
Perform demonstrations, critiques and provide guidance to Illustration I, II and III students

• Tools:    Graphite & Charcoal pencils, drawing tables, Photoshop, Procreate

STUDIO MONITOR
Gage Academy of the Arts | Seattle, WA
Assist students with art projects, perform classroom setup and management, assist instructor

• Tools:    Oil Paint, Watercolor