EXPERTISE

Summary

As a UI/UX designer proficient in environmental and traditional graphic design, I seamlessly blend technical expertise, creativity, and a user-centric approach to craft exceptional digital and real-world experiences. Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, I specialize in designing intuitive interfaces, ensuring seamless user interactions, and creating visually captivating graphics.

As a UI/UX designer proficient in environmental and traditional graphic design, I seamlessly blend technical expertise, creativity, and a user-centric approach to craft exceptional digital and real-world experiences. Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, I specialize in designing intuitive interfaces, ensuring seamless user interactions, and creating visually captivating graphics.

Skill Set

Interface Design, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Systems, Mobile App Design, 

Personas, Environmental Design, Production Design, Branding, Project Tracking

Interface Design, User Experience Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design Systems, Mobile App Design, 

Personas, Environmental Design, Production Design, Branding, Project Tracking

Software Skill Set

Figma, Framer, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Visual Design, Confluence, Jira

AI Skill Set

ChatGPT, MidJourney, Relume, Relume Ipsum, AI Colors, Vectorizer, FireFly

ChatGPT, MidJourney, Relume, Relume Ipsum, AI Colors, Vectorizer, FireFly

EXPERIENCE

UI/UX DESIGNER
PWCC Marketplace | Portland Oregon | August 2021 - April 2023

Crafted user interfaces and seamless user flows for both the PWCC mobile app and website.

Generated low-fidelity sketches, user journeys, mapping, wireframes, prototypes, and immersive experiences.

Orchestrated end-to-end user experiences to ensure a cohesive and engaging product journey.

Established and maintained high-fidelity and final design assets within our Design System.

Collaborated with a team of designers to maintain a unified brand perception and seamless user experience.

Proficiently identified and resolved UX challenges on both the website and mobile app.

Structured detailed stories in Jira to guide and align the development team effectively.

Ensured adherence to PWCC's brand guidelines in all designs and meticulously sized assets for seamless handover to the development team, encompassing correct file types, precise pixel count, and optimal spacing.

PRODUCT DESIGNER
R\West Agency | Portland Oregon | January 2021 - June 2021

Conceptualized and developed in-store interactive marketing products for Intel's upcoming campaign.

Pioneered a versatile Design System capable of seamless adaptation and evolution to align with Intel's future campaigns.

Conducted a comprehensive inventory and cataloged elements and components from previous campaigns, integrating them into the new design system.

Established and efficiently organized a centralized Master Image Library encompassing all Intel campaigns.

Strategically built and curated content-specific pages, covering key aspects such as 10th Generation, 11th Generation, 10/11 Specs, Gaming, Gaming Specs, Customer IPOS, Hybrid Processors, and Mobile Experience.

SENIOR DESIGNER
Downstream | Portland, Oregon | 2011 - 2020

Designed custom arena and stadium graphics for prestigious sports teams including Portland Timbers, Las Vegas Raiders, Texas Rangers, and Milwaukee Bucks.

Innovated a new CMYK halftone technique, elevating low-quality images into large-scale museum-quality graphics.

Collaborated seamlessly with architects, fabricators, printers, and project managers, overseeing the project's journey from concept to flawless production.

Conceptualized, visualized, and created branded environmental spaces, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to the final immaculate design.

Partnered with design directors, project managers, and the graphics team to ensure the faithful execution of the original design vision.

SENIOR DESIGNER
Catapult Marketing | Los Angeles, California | 2007 - 2010

Art Direction, encompassing marketing communications and emerging technologies, as well as expertise in branding, advertising, and collateral materials. Specializing in the design of in-store point-of-sale merchandising, print materials, and outdoor campaigns.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sony Pictures Entertainment | Los Angeles, California | 2002 - 2006

Crafting and designing marketing materials for the International Television division.

CLIENTS &
EDUCATION

Client List

Portland Timbers • Las Vegas Raiders • Texas Rangers • Nike • Microsoft • Intel • Verizon • Boeing • Google • IBM • University of Oregon • ESCO • EXXONMOBIL • San Diego State • Washington State • Milwaukee Bucks • PwC Australia • University of Michigan,  University of Washington • Pac-12 • Johnson Controls

Education

College of San Mateo, Associate Arts in Music
UCLA Extensions, Graphic Design