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WORK EXPERIENCE
San Jose State University Instructor 2001-2002
Instructing students enrolled in the Graphic Design course: Introduction to Typography, on the principles type design. The goal of this course is to promote the discovery and understanding of the basic objectives, principles and methods used in typography with an emphasis on problem-solving and form giving skills.

Cisco Systems Inc. Senior Designer, 2000-2001 (Contractor)
Collaborated with Art Directors and Creative Director in the design and execution of the creative direction for the 2000 Annual Report. Duties for the annual report included the conceptual messaging and design management of the book, assisted Production Manager in the preparation of final mechanical artwork and aided in the supervision of an outside source in the development of the online version. Other projects include: establishing the look and feel for the Strategic Alliance Program, design of brochures, tradeshow graphics and style guidelines in accordance with the Cisco brand identity.

Fleishman Hillard Inc. Senior Designer, 1999-2000
Development and execution of creative direction, art direction and visual design for interactive (web, disk-based) media projects. Aided in the art direction and design of style guides and graphic standards manuals for transactional and e-commerce based web sites. Assisted in a leadership role on projects including the direct management of designers, writers, information designers, and web developers. Design, integration, and implementation of interactive systems that integrate databases, Java, JavaScript, Java Server Pages, and content management systems such as Vignette.

The 3DO Company Senior Designer, 1999 -2003 (Contractor)
Aided the design team to establish a look and feel for the E3 tradeshow graphics. Art directed and designed collateral, ads, and promotional pieces for software titles. Assisted in the preparation and production of digital art to be printed. Coordinated projects with project managers and print vendors to ensure deadlines were met.

Michael Patrick Partners Senior Designer, 1996-1998
Worked with the Art Director in the development of the conceptual message and creative directions that would best suit the client’s needs and objectives. Project management of assigned projects including concept development, design and art direction of designers on the design team. Responsible for the supervision of details on all assigned projects including: organizing internal meetings with other project team members, ensuring that deadlines were met, ensuring profitability of the project, interacting with clients, preparing thumbnails and comprehensive artwork for presentation, selecting, recommending and coordinating artists, printers, and other vendors. Other duties included preparation of mechanical artwork, proofing bluelines, color keys, and attending press checks.

CKS Partners Internship/Designer, 1994-1996
The primary objective of this job was to support the efforts of the creative team. Tasks included: support of design & conceptual development, presentation preparation, vendor coordination and production assistance.

EDUCATION
San Jose State University, San Jose, California
Bachelor of Science: Graphic Design

De Anza College, Cupertino, California
Associate in Arts Degree/Fine Arts

SKILLS
Development and execution of overall creative strategy, including creative direction, art direction and visual design. The ability to art direct designers, writers, illustrators and photographers through a multitude of projects from concept to presentation.

Background in corporate identity, packaging, annual reports, product supporting collateral and web development.

Ten years of experience in the print and pre-press industry. Knowledge in digital trapping, photo retouching, assembly and preparation of digital artwork for the high-end output of film.

Proficient in the use of traditional methods and handskills for comping 2 & 3D mock-ups for client presentation. Knowledge of the traditional and computer based methods of creating artwork.

Background in black & white photography and product lighting.

COMPUTER LITERACY
Over 12 years of experience with the use and system software operations of the Macintosh computer including compatible hardware/hi-end output devices and color proofing systems.Graphic Applications: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop/ImageReady, QuarkXPress, Flash, Dreamweaver, Adobe Dimensions, and Adobe Acrobat.

AWARDS
Western Art Directors Club,
1994 Simpson/WADC Design Grant

San Jose Art League,
1995 San Jose Art League Design Grant

American Corporate Identity 13,
Onlive Technologies and Abgenix Identities

Black Book AR100, 12 Annual,
Hambrecht & Quist Annual Report

1997 Potlatch Paper Company Design Award,
1996 North Face Annual Report

American Graphic Design Award,
1996 Raytel Annual Report

1997 Prints Regional Design Annual,
Hambrecht & Quist Annual Report

1999 Graphic Design USA Design Annual,
Abgenix Corporate Identity

American Corporate Identity 16,
I Thought, Joe-to-go and Little Angels Identities

Logo 2000
Pixel Precision, See U There, I am networks and
Semiconductor Industry Association Identities

The Golden Web Awards
PacBell and SWBT Web Sites

2000 Graphic Design USA Design Annual,
Little Angels Day Care, See U There and Cyber Physician Identities.

2002 Creativity 32
2001 Wedding Invitation

American Corporate Identity 19,
Gift Trends.com Identity, Roc Traiding Identity and Show Intelligence Software Identity.