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AUG 2022–NOV 2024
American Christmas
Designer

-Utilized the Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality renders, presentations, 3D models, and animations.
-Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for new catalog and project-specific products.
-Awarded first in department-wide competition for product design.
-Presented design concepts and proposals effectively during client meetings or internal reviews. Revised concepts based on feedback.
-Collaborated with clients to understand their design requirements and translate them into creative solutions.
-Worked closely with cross-functional teams including account managers, marketers, procurement, and project managers to ensure seamless execution of design projects.
-Ensured brand consistency by following established style guides.
-Designed social media assets (short-form videos and stagnant) and marketing materials like booklets, fliers, editorial emailers with supporting copywrite.
-Manipulated type for custom designs and logos.
-Conducted on-site visitations with clients to visualize concepts within the physical space.
-Coordinated, planned, and led the installation and removal process of decor on site during the holiday season.
-Design efforts directly resulted in millions of annual revenue.

Select clients:
Macy's, New York Botanical Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Vineyard Vines, LaGuardia Airport, Moynihan Train Hall, Bloomingdale's, JP Morgan Chase, Tishman Speyer

 

JAN 2017–PRESENT
Freelance Graphic Designer
HPFD 2017 – 2024

  • Edited annual promotional videos and refined signage images to elevate visual impact and maintain brand consistency. Developed a cohesive brand presence for social media, aligning with client goals to boost online visibility.

  • Crafted engaging visuals for holiday events, resulting in increased community involvement and creating memorable experiences for children and local firemen.

    JDM Architecture 2019 • Designed a distinctive logo for business use and business cards, enhancing the company’s professional image and brand identity.

JDM Architecture 2019

  • Designed a distinctive logo for business use and business cards, enhancing the company’s professional image and brand identity.

Ruben Ortiz 2017–2018

  • Designed the layout for a children’s book to improve readability, and created captivating characters and environments to engage young readers and maintain a cohesive look.

Various Clients

  • Produced illustrations for journalism, wall décor, and concert set-list posters, enriching visual storytelling. Designed business cards, high school prom invitations, event flyers (often for charities). Performed photo clean-up, delivering tailored design solutions for diverse needs.

Skillsets and areas of experience:

Research, Process books, Layouts, Invitations, Illustration, Logo design, Campaigns, Advertising, Packaging design, Branding, Print media, Posters, Infographics, Scheduling, Traditional art skills (painting, graphite, ink, etc), Presentations, Photography, Video Editing


EDUCATION

2015–2019
Savannah College of Art and Design, Georgia Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation
Minor in Graphic Design, graduated Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List recipient every semester.

2013–2015
Dutchess BOCES
(Career and Technical Institute)
NOCTI Certificate in Graphic Design
Designed school's marketing banner and was outsourced to create community fundraiser and musical posters.

skillsets

SOFTWARE

animation

branding

illustration

layout

print & digital

video editing

photo refinement

HTML/CSS basics

research

collaboration

management

organization

communication

problem solving

critique experience

FAMILIAR
VS Code

Figma

Adobe XD

After Effects

Blender

PROFICIENT
Maya

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Premiere Pro

Procreate

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

MAR 2014–DEC 2021
Dunkin Donuts
Assistant Manager (Seasonal 2015-July 2019)
Promoted multiple times leading up to Assistant Manager. Oversaw and managed employees on each shift, trained new hires, and worked with employees to expedite orders. Completed monetary records, organized inventory, and solved customer conflict within a high-traffic environment which resulted in one of the most profitable locations in the region

VOLUNTEER

OCT 2015 – MAY 2019
Savannah College of Art and Design
Events/Locations: Savannah Square Nursing Home, Susan G Komen 5k, Rock & Roll Marathon, Coastal Pet Rescue, Sidewalk Chalk Festival

MAY 2016, 2017 & 2019
Savannah Humane Society Doggie Carnival
Set up, directed and organized visitors and vendors, and led the agility station.

COLLABORATIONS

FEBRUARY 2019–MAY 2019
Doll Story • Director Zandria Ross
Worked with the director to create character animation, advised and executed clean-up animation, and solved technical issues discovered during the animation process

TWO NOMINATIONS AT FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL: Grand Jury Award for Best Animated Short + Special Jury Award and Audience Award for Best Short Film

MAY 2019
Troy • Director Rebecca Baker
Collaborated with the director to create narrative game animation featuring gladiator sword fight.

APRIL 2019
Irmaria • Director Christopher Lawrence
Was taken on by the team to accelerate animation pace, animated multiple shots with character interactions

FEB 2017–SEPT 2017
Long Way Down • Director Darren Yaworski
Animated bodyguard and female singer for augmented reality. Implemented lip sync, idle cycles, and acting.