I've got nearly a decade of agency experience, designing brands, experiences, and all of the odds and ends for a broad range of clients across industries including retail, nonprofits, education, hospitality, and just about everything in between.
Resume
On the clock or not, I love making things, and as a diehard DIYer, I'm a fast learner and have never been afraid to get my hands dirty. I'm an even-keeled problem-solver who's equal parts creative and analytical, with a keen eye for what makes a brand unique, and the kind of empathy it takes to make it connect with real people (not just other design nerds).
Fun Facts
- I'm a lifelong musician and got into design making show flyers and merch for friends' bands and my own in high school
- I taught high school and college drumline for the better part of a decade
- You're gonna want me on your trivia team
- I'm half Filipino (no, I don't speak Tagalog
) - Proudest Moment: spotted and successfully returned a lost yellow labrador named Toby
- Recently became an avid crossworder—just don't judge me on the Sundays yet
Experience
20|20 Creative Group
Brand & Web Designer • May 2015 - Present
Originally joining the 20|20 team as a junior designer, I quickly got involved with brand development and creative heavy lifting. I've designed brand identities for a diverse range of clients, and I've had my hands in web/UX, advertising, photo/video, copywriting, art direction, and practically everything else creative at one point or another.
Ambient Trash
Content Creator • December 2019 - Present
I create long and short-form product demo videos for makers of guitar effects pedals and other music gear, with clients ranging from small boutique operations to massive manufacturers and distributors with international presence in the MI world.
More on That
Cal Poly Mustang Band
Drumline Instructor & Arranger • May 2014 - June 2020
As drumline instructor, I oversaw a section of ~25 students. I headed up auditions; ran rehearsals; composed original music for the group; taught percussion technique and musicianship. I additionally identified, appointed, and provided mentorship to student leadership while coordinating with them throughout the school year.
Off the field, I also took part in planning with Mustang Band's directors, collaborated on field show design, and consulted on day-to-day operations.
Education
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
B.S. Graphic Communication • Web & Digital Media Concentration
September 2010 - December 2014
Pretty Good With
Creative
- Brand Identity
- Logo Design
- Print Design/Production
- Digital Media
- Layout/Typography
- Social Media Graphics
- Photo/Video Editing
- Copywriting/Editing
Web
- UX/UI
- Responsive Design
- HTML/CSS/JS
- Wordpress
- WP Engine
- Themeco Pro
- ACF Pro
- Tech Writing/Documentation
Software
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Final Cut Pro X
- Premiere Pro
- Reaper
- Figma
- Procreate
- MS Office
- Google Docs/Sheets/etc.
- Looker Studio
- macOS & Windows