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Objective
Provide design services to mid-size and small independent businesses,
in-house studios, and other creative environments.
Summary
Over eight years of experience in concept development and design
applied to products, packaging, collateral, and identity.
Extensive inventory of creative and organizational skills.
Diverse and comprehensive background in:
• project management at all levels of an organization
• meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• proficient in Quark, In Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Power Point, Word
• Basic working knowledge of Dreamweaver and Excell
Independent Design Consultant
dp Designs, San Ramon, CA
Specialize in cost effective graphic design for business, and organizations.
• corporate branding and business collateral
• print material for charity and community events
• newsletters and directories for independent businesses and real estate
• clean and simple web design with end-user friendly navigation
Graphic Designer
AMCAL Inc, subsidiary of MeadWestvaco, Concord, CA
Concept development and design for fine art gift and home decor products.
• wall calendars, stationery products, mugs, message centers,
nesting boxes.
• Developed the top-selling Charles Wysocki Americana Calendar for
2003 and 2004.
• Created prototype for the new “Calendar Keeper” (the company‘s most
innovative product launched into the marketplace this year).
Vice President Business Development
Bay Bank of Commerce, San Leandro
Designed in-house marketing tools and collateral, prepared proposals,
delivered sales presentations. Solicited capital assets, investments and loan
business. Responsible for bringing in major clients including:
• McDonald‘s franchises
• Kentucky Fried Chicken partnerships
• Local School Districts
Awarded Series 7 stock broker license. Subsequently set up the first
investment department at Bay Bank.
Academy of Art College, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Bank of America, Management and Sales
• Preferred Banking Officer Training Program
• Operations Management Training Program
University of Colorado, Bachelor of Science, Bus Adm,
with honors, dean’s list
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