:: WORK EXPERIENCE ::

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER :: 2007 – 2009
DEDICA GROUP LLC :: Advertising Agency
Developed and created marketing campaigns and promotions. Responsible for the creation and production of all supporting graphics, artwork and promotional material from concept to completion.
Developed and implemented brand identities for various clients, industries, promotions and sweepstakes.
Successfully created print pieces such as POP, brochures, billboards, vehicle wraps, direct mail, posters, trade show graphics,
and product packaging consistently meeting both budget and deadline goals.
Worked closely with creative directors and marketing executives to implement ideas
Oversaw junior and mid-level designers and production artists.
Consulted and presented with clients; provided job estimation and vendor management.
CLIENTS: COCA-COLA, ROBEKS, AM PM, IHG, HILTON, CARL’S JR, IN N OUT, SONIC, GATES OF ADVENTURE THEME PARK (DUBAI), LEGOLAND, GEORGIA AQUARIUM, ROYAL CARIBBEAN

GRAPHIC DESIGNER :: 2005 – 2006
EASTDIL SECURED :: Commercial Real Estate Firm
Developed real estate marketing for high profile clients in various industries.
Created and implemented strategic marketing plans; coordinator for marketing teams
Managed production artists, working closely with executives and clients in the facilitation of project goals.
CLIENTS : DISNEY, HYATT HOTEL GROUP, HILTON, MAGUIRE PROPERTIES, THE IRVINE COMPANY

GRAPHIC DESIGNER :: 2003 – 2005
TRI-ANIM HEALTH SERVICES :: Medical Product Distribution
Created and maintained company branding and corporate packets.
Lead designer on redesign and content update for 500+ page medical product catalogue.
Designed brochures, direct mail, advertisements, presentation boards, awards, and web material
Managed company presence and promotional items at medical industry trade shows and national seminars.
CLIENTS: EVALUEMED, CARDINAL HEALTH, BBRAUN, VERSAMED, BOUNDTREE MEDICAL

FOUNDER, DESIGNER, MARKETING CONSULTANT :: 2000 – PRESENT
J SEVEN DESIGN STUDIO :: Freelance Design Studio
Freelance fine art and design providing concept through printing for private clients
Branding, brochures, illustrations, murals, invitations, marketing and event promotion
CLIENTS: MIND MEDIUM CREATIVE, FACEY MEDICAL, CLARK CONSULTING, RIGHT ON TIME PRODUCTIONS, ACCESS SPORTS LLC, AIRLINE ACADAMY of SAN DIEGO, MALIBU HIGH SCHOOL

:: EDUCATION ::

ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA (digital arts degree) – 1999 – 2001
SAN DIEGO CONTINUING EDUCATION (IMCP) – Web and Multi-Media certificate program – 2009 – Present

:: TECHNICAL SKILLS ::

Powerful abilities with Abode Creative Suite 4 [Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, Soundbooth, Acrobat],
Quark, MS Office, Garage band, web and social media, mac and pc platforms.
Expansive knowledge of global design trends, marketing, advertising, copy writing, typography, color, management
of clients, vendors, teams and projects.

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