Bringing Diverse Perspectives to Every Opportunity
Graphic designer with expertise across print and digital design, from small-scale collateral to large-scale environmental graphics like a 40x20-foot wall installation. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a track record of delivering 140+ multi-channel projects while maintaining brand consistency under tight deadlines.
Before design, I spent close to a decade in patient-facing healthcare roles as a PT aide, CNA, and Medical Assistant, often navigating high-stakes situations that called for quick thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving, skills I now bring to every cross-functional design partnership.
References available upon request
Education
Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology - Exercise Science
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA
Graduated June 2015
Additional Coursework: Applied Graphic Design / Digital Imaging
Laney College, Oakland, CA
Skills
Experience
Digital Designer, GU Energy Labs, Berkeley, CA, February 2025 - September 2026
GU Energy Labs has fueled athletes for 30+ years with energy gels, chews, and hydration tabs. On the marketing team, I worked across brand infrastructure, Instagram, email, e-commerce, sponsored events, and GU's performance lab. Converted from contract to full-time and promoted twice in 18 months: Production Artist (Feb 2025, contract) → Junior Digital Designer (May 2025) → Digital Designer (Mar 2026).
• Multi-channel design: Created assets across social media, email, e-commerce storefronts, paid media display ads, print collateral, and event signage for 20+ sponsored endurance events annually.
• Ecommerce & retail: Designed digital assets for GU's Walmart branded storefront, including the hero banner, product tiles, and promotional cards, and extended the same asset library across Amazon and REI.
• Motion & animation: Developed animated designs in After Effects for email, social, and paid media, A/B testing against static versions; one animated email variant drove a 116% click-rate lift over its static counterpart.
• Print design: Designed a 40x20-foot wall graphic, door signage, and side wall for GU's Performance Lab, coordinating with R&D and the installation team on production specifications.
• Digital asset management: Built GU's Brandfolder DAM system from scratch, organizing 2,350+ assets under a naming and tagging structure adopted org-wide.
• Presentation design: Created decks for R&D supporting product and training education, used across internal teams, GU-sponsored athletes, and external partner-facing presentations.
Design Intern/Contract Designer, Teamworks, Durham, NC (Remote), June 2024 - April 2026
Teamworks is a platform that streamlines communication and operations for athletes and organizations. Supporting the Brand & Creative Design team within Marketing, delivering on-brand visuals across digital campaigns and internal initiatives.
Motion & video: Produce branded announcement videos in After Effects using pre-built templates, customizing content with school logos, athlete footage, and music to showcase new General Manager school partnerships.
Marketing materials: Design one-pagers and multi-slide presentation decks that promote product features and support sales conversations.
Digital campaigns: Create assets for digital campaigns, including social media graphics, display ads, and the Teamworks Blog.
Design systems: Utilize and maintain Figma templates to ensure brand consistency and streamline workflows across the creative team.
Graphic Designer, City of Albany, CA, November 2022 - June 2025
The City of Albany is a community-focused municipality where I created digital and print assets for citywide use, ensuring brand alignment across all materials.
Multi-channel design: Designed flyers, banners, posters, brochures, web graphics, and email campaigns for public initiatives, delivering quality work under tight deadlines.
Publication design: Designed and produced the City's seasonal Activity Guide, a 40+ page publication released three times a year (Spring, Summer, and Fall) featuring community events, updates, and activities for youth, adults, and seniors.
Cross-departmental collaboration: Worked with city departments to create cohesive design assets for events, community outreach, and public communications, ensuring consistency and accessibility across all materials.
San Jose Sharks x Adobe Creator Fellowship, San Jose, CA, June - October 2023
Selected as one of eight designers for a competitive fellowship with the San Jose Sharks and Adobe, gaining mentorship and experience across multiple design disciplines.
Creative production: Created static and motion graphics, photography, videography, and LED designs for use throughout the regular season to highlight key players and events.
Hobbies
Outdoor sports, including mountain biking, softball, snowboarding, and rock climbing
Photography, with a focus on capturing action sports and nature
Exploring new activities that push me out of my comfort zone and challenge creativity and physical endurance
