Hi!
I am a graphic designer living and working in Los Angeles, CA, and I would love the opportunity to use my expertise to add value to your organization!
I currently work at Whole Foods Market where I design, manage and maintain all visual elements at the Santa Monica location. This includes marketing collateral and promotional materials, chalk art, store decor, signage, branding, menus and merchandising. In addition to handling design, I'm also an integral part of brainstorming, planning and executing marketing events. The success I have achieved in my current position has allowed me the opportunity to open new stores throughout the country and create signage programs on a regional and national level.
I'm interested in continuing to grow and challenge myself within the creative field of graphic design. My years of experience in creating designs for a successful high-end food retailer will allow me to make an immediate impact in the creative direction of the right company.
Outside of my professional pursuits, I am an avid consumer of both mainstream and more esoteric forms of pop culture, product, media, music, and art. I can email a .pdf of my portfolio upon request.
Auntie Em's Kitchen, Eagle Rock, CA, US, Freelance Graphic Designer
Updates and solidifies branding, and designs promotional materials, menus and graphics for Auntie Em's Kitchen's Restaurant, Catering and Produce Delivery.
Whole Foods Market, Santa Monica, CA, US, Lead Store Graphic Designer / Graphic Artist
Responsible for producing, maintaining and installing all visual elements of store; develops and supports marketing initiatives with graphic design.
- Designs marketing and event signage to promote in-store and community events.
- Creates fine art chalkboards that enhance promotions and the general store aesthetic.
- Designs story-driven informative signage that educates the consumer.
- Designs and builds decor from concept to completion utilizing various materials and media (wood, metal, paper, etc.).
- Works with Marketing Supervisor to conceptualize and execute initiatives.
- Has designed regional and national signage programs.
- Has trained and managed multiple assistant designers.
- Originated and maintains Local Artists Café by partnering with local artists; curates show bimonthly.
- Assists opening new store locations (Las Vegas, Venice, Huntington Beach, West Los Angeles, Encinitas, Kailua) and has supported numerous others on a regional level.
- Maintains budget and supplies for department.
- 2011 Regional All-Star Winner: Recognized as best designer and store graphic artist in Southern Pacific Region (California, Hawaii, Arizona and Nevada).
- 2008 Regional All-Star Honorable Mention first year in position.
Warner Brothers Consumer Products, Burbank, CA, US, Freelance Graphic Designer
Designed graphics and contributed assets for Batman Arkham City style guide.
University of North Texas, Denton, TX, US, BArch, Music Composition
Graduate Work in Music Composition and Music Orchestration.
Baylor University, Waco, TX, US, Bachelors, Bachelor of Music
Bachelors of Music degree in Vocal Performance. I received numerous awards and performed all over the world in both operatic roles as well as art song recitals. I was also a member of the prestigious Baylor Chamber Singers for two years and the Baylor A Cappella Choir for 3 years.
