Experience
Portland, Oregon, United States
Mar 2011Present
UI/UX Designer
Responsible for designing the user experience and user interfaces for a variety of iOS and Android games and utility applications.
Sep 2010May 2011
Interactive Designer
Designed and developed a variety of web sites for small to mid-size businesses.
Wilsonville, Oregon, United States
Sep 2007Oct 2008
Graphic Information Systems, Inc.
Graphic Designer
Designed and produced all printed sales and marketing material from concept to final output for all Graphic Information Systems, Inc. companies including a full service marketing and advertising firm; created internal communication graphics and templates for retail locations; collaborated with production teams to ensure a successful final output; and represented the company at meetings with clients and regional advertising events.
Los Angeles, Canada
Jun 2003Aug 2005
Betty Bottom Showroom
Executive Assitiant, Graphic Designer
Assisted the owner with sales and customer service calls. Provided high levels of customer service for my own clients, including personal follow up calls and custom tailored fashion presentations. Photographed and re-touched key items and created informative and enticing line sheets to aid in the sales and marketing of the brands the showroom represented. Merchandised the accessory lines in the Los Angeles showroom and at national trade shows.
Reno, Nevada, United States
Oct 2005Oct 2006
Graphic Designer for Independent and International Channels
Designed and produced all printed sales and marketing material from concept to final output for the Independent and International Channels. Developed the visual identity for the company’s most important private label account, the Daniel Cremieux Men’s Watch Collection, which launched in November 2006. Conceptualized and directed a professional photo shoot of the Daniel Cremieux watch collection. Created internal communication graphics and rewards brochures. Sourced paper, requested quotes, approved proofs and press checks from both local and national printers. Shot and re-touched digital photographs of watches.
Los Angeles, Canada
Apr 2003Aug 2005
Silver Lake Film Festival
Graphic Designer - Web and Publications
Designed printed marketing materials for pre-festival fund raising events. Maintained and partially designed the organization’s web site, ensuring information was up to date. Designed advertisements for local festival sponsors that were included in festival catalogue.
Pasadena, Canada
May 2005Dec 2003
Pasadena Museum of California
Curatorial Intern, Graphic Designer
Researched artists and wrote supportive text to accompany exhibitions and provide insight into the work of various featured artists. Helped with set up of major shows including the California Design Biennial. Designed and produced media packets to aid the executive director in garnering outside financial support for upcoming exhibitions. Updated invitations and postcards for upcoming exhibitions.
Education
Portland, Oregon, United States
Jan 2010Jun 2011
Art Institute of Portland
B.S. Web and Interactive Media Design
London, United Kingdom
Jan 2007Jul 2007
London College of Communication
Continuing Education
Professional development short courses.
Pasadena, Canada
 
Art Center College Of Design
Continuing Education
Professional development courses.
Los Angeles, Canada
Aug 1998Aug 2002
Loyola Marymount University
B.A. Studio Art, Minor in Art History