Art Director | Creative Lead
WHO I AM
I'm an experienced Art Director with over 7 years in creative leadership, specializing in crafting visual strategies that bring brands to life. My expertise spans digital marketing campaigns, eCommerce optimization, innovative packaging design, and multimedia storytelling.
With a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, I've successfully managed creative projects from concept through execution, consistently driving engagement, market impact, and measurable growth. Passionate about creativity and collaboration, I thrive when guiding teams toward inspiring results.


Education
California State University, Fullerton
B.F.A. Illustration
Core Competencies
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Creative Direction & Art Direction
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Brand Strategy & Identity Development
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Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
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UX/UI Design & Optimization
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Social Media & Content Strategy
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Packaging Design
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Project Management & Team Leadership
Certifications
Google • UX Design Professional Certification
Issued - Nov 2023
Google • Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certification
Issued - May 2025
Google • AI Specialization
Issued - May 2025
RESUME
Charisma Brands
Art Director
July 2021 - Present
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Led a strategic overhaul of the Amazon marketplace presence, contributing to a 30% increase in sales over a peak seasonal quarter and significantly improving product visibility and ranking.
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Direct graphic design across digital channels, creating campaign assets, brand visuals, and promotional content that increased customer engagement resulting in a 15% higher email click-through rate and a 10% lift in conversions.
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Produce short-form video content for social media, including viral campaigns that generated over 1M views and contributed to a sell-out product launch.
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Design and develop packaging for new product lines, aligning with market trends and enhancing in-store and online shelf presence.
Independent Contractor
Multimedia Designer
January 2016 - Present
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Developed illustrations and cover art for children’s books, contributing to two successful launches and increased market visibility.
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Elevate client brands through strategic design, custom illustration, and photography, resulting in stronger audience engagement.
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Design print and digital marketing collateral and coordinate with vendors to ensure brand consistency, high quality, and timely production.
Dorell Fabrics
Graphic Designer
July 2018 - July 2021
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Revamped B2B sales materials with a digital-first approach, enhancing presentations and improving client interactions.
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Led market-informed product development with clients like Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn, ensuring brand-aligned, trend-responsive design.
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Led all aspects of product photography including capturing high-quality images, photo editing, and creation of compelling mock-ups for sales and marketing.
Pixology Booth
Event Coordinator
August 2015 - July 2018
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Planned and executed brand activations at conventions like PAX West, TwitchCon, and BlizzCon, overseeing staffing, travel, and logistics for seamless on-site delivery.
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Served as the main client point of contact, leading pitch meetings and deepening partnerships with gaming studios and entertainment brands.
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Managed event execution on the ground, including setup, operational flow, and guest experience, while ensuring client needs were met in real time.