here’s everything you need to know about my career so far.
work experience
UC SAN DIEGO, University Communications
San Diego, Calif. | univcomms.ucsd.edu
Art Director, May 2020—July 2025
Serving a global alumni audience of over 250,000, I developed branding and graphics for events and programs that translated complex institutional goals into emotionally resonant, public-facing experiences.
Working alongside teams in communications, advancement, marketing, and senior leadership, I helped bring stories to life across web, email, print, social media, and in-person events. I also had the opportunity to present our creative work to C-level stakeholders, ensuring alignment across brand, messaging, and campaign strategy.
I developed and maintained visual identity systems for key initiatives and flagship events, contributing to a broader institutional rebrand.
Senior Artist, Apr 2016—Apr 2020
Working under direction of the Creative Director, I designed and produced branded collateral for the one of the top ranked public universities in the country.
University Communications functions as an in-house creative agency for the university. Organizationally, the department is situated within the Chancellor’s Office and as such, the work is highly visible on- and off-campus. University Communications designers are the stewards of the visual brand and set the tone for branded materials throughout the university.
GREEN FLASH BREWING CO.
San Diego, Calif. | greenflashbrew.com
Senior Designer, Jan 2013—Mar 2016
Designed and produced a wide array of marketing materials for a local craft brewery. Served as a production artist for a broad portfolio of consumer packaged goods including bottles, cans, six-pack carriers, cases, keg tags, growlers, tap handles, and more. Designed merchandise, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, yoga mats, keychains, sunglasses, towels, and stickers. Engaged with vendors about print specs, quantities, production timelines, costs, and invoicing. Assisted with event promotion by designing posters, event badges, directional signage, presentation decks, social media graphics, web graphics, advertising, life-size standees, commemorative glassware, and more. Traveled locally, regionally, and cross-country for packaging press checks for to ensure color, paper, design, and production were all done right and relationships with our vendors were strong. Collaborated with marketing professionals, sales team members, brewmasters, tasting room management, and event specialists to ensure all internal graphic needs were met.
MATTER CONSULTING (formerly Morris Communications)
San Diego, Calif. | matterco.co
Junior Designer, Jun 2012—Dec 2012
Freelance Designer, Dec 2010—Jun 2012
Worked on a small team of highly skilled design, brand, and marketing professionals in a fast-paced agency. Developed presentation spreads to tell the store of creative campaigns. Brands I worked with include Sony Electronics, The San Diego Chargers, Green Flash Brewing Co., The San Diego Foundation, Bridgepoint Education, The San Diego Padres, and Eagle Creek.
EDUCATION
San Diego City College | Certificate in Graphic Design, May 2010 | sdcity.edu
Univ. of Wis.–Eau Claire | BA in Theatre/Fine Art, May 2003 | uwec.edu
PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat,
Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok
Other Software: Asana, Basecamp, Canva, Harvest, Slack
Natural leader, at ease giving direction and offering feedback
Charismatic and comfortable with clients during presentation
Clear and concise verbal and written communicator
Enthusiastic collaborator, conceptual thinker, hard worker
Balances attention to detail with understanding of big picture
Excellent at time management and meeting deadlines
Clean, considerate, and organized; a good coworker