Introduction
Art Director and strategic designer with over a decade of experience in branding, visual design, and cross-functional art direction. Leading integrated campaigns, managing client relationships, and guiding creative teams to deliver impactful design solutions. Specialized in building and refreshing brands, facilitating positioning workshops, and telling stories that connects across digital, print, and experiential platforms.
Experience
Page Design Group: Sacramento, CA
Art Director / Senior Visual Designer | Sept. 2020 – Present
Visual Designer | Sept. 2016 – Sept. 2020
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Lead creative direction across major branding, marketing, and publication projects for public and private sector clients.
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Manage and mentor a team of designers through concept, design, and production.
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Facilitate brand strategy and positioning workshops to define client positioning, messaging, and visual direction.
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Collaborate directly with clients and internal teams to shape brand systems, campaign messaging, and multi-platform design solutions.
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Deliver high-impact design across print, digital, and environmental mediums, including large-scale reports, websites, motion graphics, event branding, and more.
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Contribute to internal business development, including productized service offerings, pricing models, and agency marketing strategy.
Dragon Graphics: Chico, CA
Visual Designer | Sept. 2014 – July 2016
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Developed brand identities and marketing collateral for small businesses and events.
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Designed merchandise and promotional materials.
Education
California State University, Chico
Major in Communication Design
Focus in Applied Computer Graphics
Proficiencies
Adobe Creative Suite
WordPress
Figma
Microsoft Office
Google Analytics
Google Workspace
Print Production
Key Skills
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Brand Strategy
Visual Identity
Copy Writing
UX/UI Design
Workshop Facilitation
Photo/Video Direction