Graphic Designer Art Director

EMPLOYMENT

GUIDEWIRE SOFTWARE, San Mateo, CA

Brand Designer [2018 – 2024]

Lead designer for Guidewire’s annual user conference in 2019 and 2021, while also contributing to corporate and product-specific branding campaigns, events, keynote presentations, DEI campaigns, and content marketing initiatives. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop branding communications for customers, prospects, partners, and employers. At Guidewire I volunteered as the PR and Media Coordinator for the PRIDE Employee Resource Group. As a leader in the resource group I was responsible for managing the creative output as well as promoting the group sponsored events.

XERO LIMITED, San Francisco, CA

Marketing Designer [2017– 2018]

Worked as a designer in an in-house team that supports global and regional marketing efforts. Collaborated with creative directors, copywriters, photographers, illustrators, producers, and social media strategists to develop campaigns, collateral, presentations, and social media assets for Xero partners and direct customer experiences, promotions, and conventions. MEDIMEDIA MANAGED MARKETS, South San Francisco, CA Art Director [2010–2016]

Contributed to the development and execution of creative concepts, layouts, and design solutions for multi-channel deliverables. Collaborated with various stakeholders to serve clients such as Amgen, Genentech, and San Francisco Public Health Foundation. APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS, Foster City, CA

Senior Graphic Designer [2008–2009]

Developed concepts and designed sales support/technical materials for print and digital media. HAVAS LIFE, New York, NY

Art Director [2007]

Developed consumer and B2B branding campaigns and related materials. Clients included Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis. SUDLER & HENNESSEY, New York, NY

Art Director [2006]

Developed branding campaigns and related materials. Clients included Monogram Biosciences and Pfizer. KANE AND FINKEL HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS, San Francisco, CA Associate Art Director [2004–2006]

Developed compelling branding campaigns and related materials. Clients included Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Astellas Pharma, Connectics, Genentech, and OrthoNeutrogena. AQUENT, San Francisco, CA

Freelance Designer [2003–2004]

Designed print creative for consumer retail advertising, in-store merchandising, and internal communications. Clients included Mervyn’s and Williams Sonoma.

TMP.WORLDWIDE, San Francisco, CA

Graphic Designer [2000–2002]

SUMMARY

I am an award-winning expert designer with over twenty years of experience art directing campaigns and integrated brand experiences for leading global companies. With a proven track record in web, mobile, print, and social channels, I bring innovation and practicality to my work, delivering uniquely targeted campaigns that drive long-term business results. My collaborative nature shines in creative environments, where I thrive and inspire fellow professionals to deliver their best. Throughout my career, I have designed multi-disciplinary campaigns, collateral, presentations, websites, and social assets for renowned clients such as Xero, Thoughtspot, Orchard Supply Hardware, Genentech, and The United Nations Association.

Recognized for my creative excellence, I have been honored with the EMA award for best in category—Direct mail campaign. APPS

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe XD

Ceros

Figma [recently certified]

Google Slides

Keynote

MS Powerpoint

Sketch

Squarespace

EDUCATION

University of California Berkely Extension [2022]

Copywriting Communications for Marketing

Professionals course

Academy of Art College, San Francisco, CA [1993]

Studied motion picture production

College of San Mateo (CSM), San Mateo, CA [1989–2019] Studied filmmaking, fine art, and design.

Over the years I have completed many classes at CSM as part of my professional development.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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