Education

1994 A.A. Visual Communications

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

1999 B.S. Marketing

California State University, Los Angeles

Experience

2008-now   Art director, Source Interlink Media

Overall redesign of consumer monthly magazine, including logo. On a monthly basis, design and art direction of magazine, including covers, features and departments. Art direct photo shoots, edit images, direct digital enhancements.

2006-2008   Freelance art director, self-employed

Develop and design a wide range of marketing and publishing materials for clients for external and internal audiences. Provide guidance and art direction in the development of corporate identity and marketing materials.

Advertising Clients:

• Moda Donna Boutique
• La Fayette Boutique
• Oven Fresh Bakery
• Direct Access Media
• DOM Los Angeles
• Anthem Creative

Editorial Clients:

• The Advocate
• LA Health News
• Muscle & Body
• Real Fighter
• Let's Live
• IAB Magazine

2003-2006   Associate art director, Basic Media Group

Design department and feature sections of consumer monthly magazine, conceptualize, assign and art direct photo shoots and illustrations, including casting talent, scouting locations, hire and work closely with photographers, manage budgets for each assignment, edit images, direct digital enhancements.

1999-2003   Art director, La Dolce Vita magazine

Design all sections of monthly consumer magazine such as covers and feature layout, overseen the flow of the art department, planning and art directing of photo shoots, designing marketing and advertising materials and media kits, maintaining image library.