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Creative Director

Graphic Design ~ Project Management ~ Vendor Relations

Budget Administration ~ Brand Design & Development ~ Interior Layouts

         Adept at creating a brand strategy encompassing target audience, key benefits, visual style guidelines, distinguishable logo, and brand traits.

         Possess an exceptional blend of brainstorming, strategic planning, problem solving, communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

         Excel at crafting compelling brand collateral and marketing pieces, evaluating industry trends, efficiently coordinating projects, and leading teams.

         Ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver concurrent projects on time and within budget to exceed stakeholder expectations.

         Proficiency across both online and offline creative channels, and skilled at navigating projects from start to finish while ensuring materials contain brand consistency and message coherence.

         Maintain high standards of quality and ingenuity for all visual designs and communications.

San Diego Automotive Museum, San Diego, CA, 2008 to 2017

Creative Director

         Steered all facets of creative design projects from conceptualization and development, to quality control and assurance.

         Innovatively created collateral marketing materials for print and web, designed promotional items for sale in museum store, and completed graphics layout for banners, posters, and signage.

         Overhauled museum s branding and devised layout of all interior floors using 3D software for optimal view of exhibits.

         Designed branding and graphics for new exhibits which changed every four months.

         Held regular meetings with creative team members and interfaced with external vendors to ensure compliance with print production schedules, sign installation timelines, and mail distribution schedule.

         Oversaw website design and updates, and developed new multimedia presentations for visitor information.

         Programmed multiple tables with Kiosk software to encourage visitor interaction.

         Installed and configured technology, built new desktops and laptops, performed troubleshooting, and repaired software & hardware including both Windows and Mac O/S.

Self-employed, 2007 to 2008

Freelance Graphic Designer

         Spearheaded projects for clients such as San Diego Automotive Museum in Balboa Park and San Diego County Tax-Collector in downtown San Diego.

         Independently oversaw branding, web design, and full-scope layout, concept, and production of brochures, postcards, posters, banners, billboards, packaging, and signage.

         Built and upgraded new computer systems and laptops.

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Prudential California Realty, Chula Vista, CA, 2003 to 2007

IT Support Manager

         Helmed complete spectrum of IT support operations encompassing server management (Exchange, print, application), Intranet design and implementation, remote and onsite workstation support, and network connectivity.

         Directed, coached, evaluated, and supervised two technical support employees in performing software installations and backups, troubleshooting laptops and desktops, providing remote support including via VPN, and swiftly resolving network issues.

         Instrumental in driving revenue growth for company by creating visually-appealing marketing materials such as brochures, posters, invitations, and website enhancements.

Pfizer Corp., La Jolla, CA, 2001 to 2002

Help Desk Support Administrator, Tier 2

         Delivered consultative guidance regarding IT infrastructure needs for clients desktop and server environment, and directed evaluation, selection, development, and integration of high-impact business solutions.

         Administered, configured, maintained, and optimized LAN/WAN to ensure optimal connectivity, security, reliability, and stability.

         Directed team of six high-performing Tier 1 support professionals in providing exemplary levels of customer service.

         Provided broad-based technical support to remote users, oversaw Windows 2000 migration, and coordinated escalation process as Tier 2 help desk support lead.

IFILM Corp., Hollywood, CA, 2000 to 2001

Information Systems Support Manager

         Governed information systems operations for LAN serving 120+ users with full accountability for project management, goal setting, department budget, staffing, vendor relations, and network administration.

         Supervised, mentored, and delegated tasks to team of four technical support personnel.

         Coordinated technical projects involving software conversions and upgrades, network performance tuning, and video conference configuration.

         Methodically troubleshot, diagnosed, and repaired or replaced hardware/software for Macintosh and Windows desktops and laptops.

         Played a lead role in planning and orchestrating effective migration of Novell users to Windows environment.

BA, Graphic Design, Art Institute, San Diego, CA, 2008

Candidate, BS in Computer Science, California State University, Los Angeles, CA

Web Publishing Certificate, University of California, San Diego, CA, 2009

SketchUp, Mac, Drupal, WordPress, CSS, CMS, Premiere, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, Image Ready, HTML, cross-platform proficiency (Mac & PC), Windows 7/8/10/XP/Vista, Linux, Active Directory, VoIP, Open Office, Oracle, Visio, VMware, firewalls, antivirus applications, Cisco, Microsoft Exchange server