Resume

SKILLS:

Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Dropbox, Cyberduck, Google Drive, Digital Photography, iMovie

Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize and multitask, deadline-driven, efficient, flexible, attention to detail, enjoys interacting with a diverse population of employees, presented strong verbal and communication skills, creative conception and rendering abilities, excel in creative services, customer focus and word processing, 10-key touch data entry, problem solving/conflict resolution skills, video editing

EXPERIENCE:

08.01.15 - Present
Art Director & Packaging Designer
Chambers Group, Inc., Culver City, CA

Design and produce seasonal gift packs, specialty food packaging, consumer packaged goods, multimedia, trade show materials, marketing, and other related projects as needed

Collaborate with multiple stakeholders (sales, marketing, customers) on creative concepts and ensure brand/design consistency

Establish design templates, when needed, for repeat/expedited implementation of design concepts

Maintain brand identity, while growing and diversifying messages and communications

Mentor, supervise and proofread the work of design team

Prepare files for print production and liaise when needed with print vendors or customers to discuss project specifications

Work closely with Marketing Director, Marketing Operations Supervisor and Project Manager to adhere to a fast-paced design and production schedule

Manage, organize and completed multiple time sensitive projects on time and successfully.

Responsible for 100% accuracy and proofing of all materials produced.

Art direct and photograph products to create strong images that illustrate the product.

10.24.13 - 07.31.15
Art Director
Rio Home Fashions, Santa Fe Springs, CA

Design and produce bedding packaging, trade show materials, marketing collateral, and other related projects as needed

Collaborate with multiple stakeholders (sales, marketing, customers) on creative concepts and ensure brand/design consistency

Maintain brand identity, while growing and diversifying messages and communications

Mentor, supervise and proofread the work of design team

Prepare files for overseas print production and liaised when needed with print vendors or customers to discuss project specifications

Manage, organize and completed multiple time sensitive projects on time and successfully.

Responsible for 100% accuracy and proofing of all materials produced.

Art direct and photograph products to create strong images that illustrate the product

12.10.12 - 08.28.13
Packaging Designer
Fuhu Inc., El Segundo, CA

Design and develop innovative packaging from concept through production.

Collaborate with copywriter, packaging engineer and creative director to create innovative packaging following the Nabi® brand and Licensor brand statement.

Art direct product and instructional photo shoots.

Art direct in-house designers and illustrators in production phase which lead to the development of the final packaging design.

Create mock-ups packaging for presentations.

Communicate with vendors domestically and internationally to ensure that the packaging design is maintained.

04.06.05 - 12.05.12
Senior Graphic Designer
Leon Richman Design, Inc., Santa Ana, CA

Create, design and collaborate on a variety of creative projects such as marketing collateral materials including but not limited to brochures, flyers, posters, labels, food packaging, retail packaging, advertisements, corporate identity, etc.

Solid knowledge of four-color printing process, prepared accurate electronic files to print production specifications for vendors

Coordinate and work closely with various marketing managers, vice presidents and clients to develop and produce various projects

Develop mock-ups for clients to present overall design and to discuss in meetings/shows

Took projects from conception to completion

Review, proofread, comment and approve press proofs against final art

Direct photo shoots

02.13.02 - 04.01.05
Associate Graphic Designer
Raya Designs, Anaheim, CA

Develop and design marketing collateral materials including but not limited to brochures, flyers, posters, labels, food packaging, retail packaging, advertisements, corporate identity, etc.

Provide photo enhancement/editing and preparation of files for press

Coordinate and work closely with various marketing managers, vice presidents and clients to develop and produce various projects

Communicate and present creative concepts

Took projects from conception to completion

Attention to detail, able to multi-task

EDUCATION:

Website Design Certificate December 2004
North Orange County Community College District, Anaheim, CA

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design May 2001
California State University, Fullerton, CA

Associates of Arts, Liberal Arts December 1998
Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA

HONORS:

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (since 1998)
Cum Laude graduate, California State University, Fullerton, CA

LANGUAGES:

Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese)
Knowledge of Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin)