2008 – Present Freelance Graphic Designer / Photographer Fort Lauderdale, FL, Los Angeles, CA, and San Diego, CA
• Maintained steady relationship with clientele • Strong leadership ability to collaborate with other designers on big projects • Research needs to enhance client’s brand • Product / Culinary Photography • Design websites, catalog, logos, labels, business cards, etc • Willing to step outside of comfort zone – all projects accepted
May 2012 – July 2012 (Temporary Position) Picture it on Canvas San Diego, CA
• Created designs for canvas to be placed in a variety of homes sold via GroupOn. • City landscape sketching • Factory liaison; ensuring product packaging and delivery
April 2007 – June 2008 STARMEN Design Group – Graphic Designer Los Angeles, CA
• Assist Art Director and Marketing Coordinator • Design logos, catalogs, websites, package designs, postcards, brochures, flyers and corporate identities • Product Photography • T-shirt and Wrap Illustrations • Met with Clients and catered to their design needs • Maintain and updated online e commerce store.
April 2006 – March 2007 AZUL Tapas Restaurant and Lounge – Menu Designer / Culinary Photography / Server Palm Springs, CA
• Designed 7 page drink menu • Did Culinary Photography for the chef • Customer service • Top in sales for a period of three months • Have responsibility to open and close the restaurant • Train employees
August 2000 – May 2005 Palace Entertainment Supervisor / Technician Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Up-sold many different attractions to guests giving the best value for their money and overall boosting up revenue • Service all technical equipment and achieved a 95% operation level on the whole facility and maintain it. • Train new employees, along with present employees by conducting lessons and setting up tasks
Education
2010 - 2013 Bachelor of Science – Graphic Design The Art Institute of San Diego San Diego, CA
2000 - 2005 Associate of Science - Graphic Design The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL