Profile

Strong team-player, self-motivated, and skilled problem solver. Detail-oriented and highly effective at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Highly proficient in both the Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites; often consulted as an expert resource for fellow employees.

Established record of achievement in managing marketing projects and programs for the retail, professional, and non-profit industries.

Award-winning graphic designer with expert knowledge of industry best-practices for print design and production.

Career Development

Project Manager/Graphic Designer     2010-current
Westminster Promotions, Sunnyvale, Ca

• Provided account management, print design, as well as orchestrating print production for several clients in the high-tech and medical device industries.
• Managed all requests for branded promotional items, including artwork setup, proofing, and artwork release for production.
• Built credibility, established rapport, and maintained communication with clients and vendors.
• Fostered customer loyalty by ensuring that our clients’ expectations were consistently exceeded.


Marketing Traffic Manager     2008-current
The Men’s Wearhouse, San Francisco, Ca

• Brought on to help establish and implement a new workflow and scheduling process for a growing design studio.
• Primarily worked as an advocate for the design studio, representing their needs to the marketing department, trafficking projects through the studio for approvals, and participating in occasional, but minimal design, as needed.
• Responsible for managing the schedules and status reports for all print and online projects
• Worked alongside production manager to coordinate project production and ensure timely delivery.
• Managed studio schedules, tracking, and routing of all projects, working with Marketing Managers and Graphic Designers to problem solve and


Design Studio Manager     2004-2008
Biola University, La Mirada, Ca

• Hired as a project coordinator and promoted several times into positions of progressive responsibility.
• Supervised a team of 8 print and web designers as well as overseeing several freelance videographers, photographers, and designers.
• Responsible for account management, print / production coordination and scheduling
• Managed vendor relationships, to ensure timely, cost-effective project delivery, and ensure client satisfaction
• Supervised award-winning branding campaigns and web sites for the university.
• Oversaw production of over 1,000 projects annually, including logos, advertisements, print collateral, video productions, and web sites.


Illustrator/Creative Director     2005-2006
Shink! Design Studio, Long Beach, Ca

• Managed small boutique brand marketing and design agency, providing strategic leadership, maintaining sales efforts, and nurturing client relationships.
• Cofounded boutique agency as a means of seeking professional growth.
• Overall business manager: supervised legal, financial, and personnel matters.
• Provided product packaging designs for skin care boutique, which were later featured in several fashion magazines.

Relevant Experience

Respectful of deadlines, and conscientious in working towards tight timelines.
 
Skilled in art directing and leading project teams.

Able to focus and maintain excellent organizational and communication skills while working on multiple projects.

Adept in print production and able to follow a project from initial concepting through production of deliverables.

Software Proficiency

Comfortable with both PC and Mac platforms

Microsoft Office Suite
FileMakerPro
Adobe InDesign CS3
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Illustrator CS3
PageMaker
Quark (some experience)
Quicken (some experience)

Volunteer Positions Held

Selected Awards and Honors

Admissions Marketing Report: Annual Advertising Awards
    2008 Silver Medal for Public Relations Program
    2008 Bronze Medal for Logo/ Letterhead Design    
    2007 Gold Award for Brochure
    2007 Silver Medal for Student Viewbook

CASE Awards
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
    2007 Circle of Excellence
    Gold Medal: Undergraduate Admissions Viewbook
    Gold Medal: Junior Piece #1
    Silver Medal: Development Campaign Viewbook
    
GD USA Annual Design Awards – 2007
    Undergraduate Viewbook, Brochures Category
    50th Wedding Anniversary Invitation, Invitations Category