Resume
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Graphic Designer with over 15 years of experience in delivering exceptional design concepts and products. Expertise in branding, illustration, packaging, and event-focused graphics through roles in both founding and senior positions at Maude Press and Beth Helmstetter Events, successfully delivering memorable projects for a loyal and discerning clientele.
EXPERIENCE
Maude Press, Los Angeles, CA
[founder/graphic designer/printing] Feb 2011 > present
Graphic design and printing services for a diverse clientele, including individuals, small businesses, and event planners.
Conceptualize, design and manage projects encompassing branding and identity design, stationery, signage, product packaging, illustration, and previsualization.
Beth Helmstetter Events, Los Angeles, CA
[senior graphic designer] Jan 2015 > present
Oversee graphic design, printing, and production management for a leading wedding and event planning firm.
Conceptualize and deliver memorable designs tailored for luxury weddings and events, focusing on stationery, signage, product packaging, illustration, and previsualization.
Dee&Lala, LLC, Los Angeles, CA
[co-founder/designer/illustrator] Jul 2008 > Dec 2010
Conceptualized and launched a line of letterpress greeting cards and home products distributed nationwide.
Managed comprehensive projects that included design and illustration, printing, assembly, trade show booth design and signage, print collateral, and previsualization, as well as wholesale and retail sales.
Thought Bubble Creative, Pasadena, CA
[freelance graphic designer] Jan 07 > Jun 08
Thought Bubble Creative was a boutique firm specializing in brand marketing, product strategy, consumer packaging, housewares. Specific projects included: Packaging layouts and design, identity design, stationery, marketing collateral. Clients included: Bialetti, Oneida, Avery, Mrs. Cubbisons, Modern Bite
The Alma Group, Inc. Pasadena, CA
[freelance graphic designer] Jan 07 > Mar 08
The Alma Group specializes in interative design and communication. Specific projects included: identity design, stationery, collateral, web design, brochures, activity guides, CD packaging and production work. Clients included: PBS, Early Care and Education, Nestle, Clear Seas, Bésame Cosmetics
Reason, LLC, San Diego, CA
[freelance designer] Dec 02 > Feb 03
Communications design consultancy whose projects range from corporate identity systems to website design and development. My specific projects have included conceptualizing a new aesthetic for a website, internal marketing collateral, presentation layouts. Clients included: Platinum Guild International, Gatekeeper Systems, Inc.
SKILLS
Conceptual ability, research, layout design, typography, sketching, copy, color theory, letterpress printing, problem solving ability, a sense of humor, customer service
PROJECT RANGE
Identity design, stationery, branding,
print collateral, editorial design, consumer packaging, illustration, advertising, web design, signage, environmental graphics
SOFTWARE
Mac/PC Literate
proficient > Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Microsoft Office
working knowledge of > SquareSpace, UI/UX
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
Art, Architecture, Home Design/Decor, Furniture Design, Product Design, Antiques, Crafts, Walking, Cooking, Photography, Sustainable Design
EDUCATION
Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA
Associates Degree, Art
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA Night Program [ongoing]
[coursework] Introduction to Graphic Design, Graphic Design I, Lettering I, Design Elements (color theory), Children’s Book Illustration, Essential Typography, Invention Innovation, Introduction to Package Design
Animation Institute, North Hollywood, CA
[coursework] Traditional Animation, Gesture Drawing
Associates in Arts, North Hollywood, CA [coursework] Figure Drawing
WORK