Professional Experience:

Self-employed Graphic/Web Designer + Audio Production/Engineering
Henderson, NV | January 2021 - Present

• Managed and maintained a diverse client base, delivering logo designs, websites, and print graphics with quick turnarounds.

• Mentored individuals on design, branding, website building, and provided commercial music production services.

Founder + Designer
FVBRK, Henderson, NV | January 2021 - Present

• Established an e-commerce brand focusing on apparel and accessories.

• Independently developed coding and marketing skills while creating video and motion graphics for social media.

• Collaborated with community organizations to promote awareness, education, advocacy, and mental health initiatives.

Graphic Designer + Audio Engineer/Producer
Zappos.com, Henderson - Las Vegas, NV | March 2011 - October 2020

• Provided vital support to the Creative Service department, reducing workload through graphic design contributions.

• Led department rebranding initiatives, enhancing service awareness and aligning production capabilities with project requests.

• Produced 4000+ original audio tracks and sonic branding projects, saving over $1M/year in copyright and usage fees.

• Managed recording studio operations and fostered cross-location collaborations for cohesive brand outcomes.

Senior Web/Graphic Designer
November 2009 - March 2011

• Directed and oversaw the development, implementation, and management of homepage graphics and email campaigns.

• Mentored junior designers and partnered with senior designers to achieve project and marketing campaign goals.

Lead Brand Designer
July 2007 - November 2009

• Contributed to the development and maintenance of vertical page designs and branding for multiple brands.

• Collaborated with UI/UX designers, developers, and copywriters to manage website and email campaigns.

Graphic Designer
December 2006 - June 2007

• Executed the redesign and implementation of the corporate brand logo, improving its visual impact.

• Contributed to the reorganization and maintenance of product libraries, increasing design automation productivity by 20%.

Graphic Designer
Nevada Federal Credit Union, Las Vegas, NV | March 2005 - December 2006

• Maintained consistent branding for web and print, contributing to the overall corporate identity.

• Contributed to large-scale projects, including billboards, posters, brochures, and flyers distributed across Las Vegas.

Summary:
Dynamic and detail-oriented creative professional with expertise in graphic and web design, brand development, and sonic production and engineering. Proven ability to lead, create purposeful brand content, and manage diverse projects from ideation to execution. Resourceful, efficient, and adept at driving change for impactful solutions.

Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media/Computer Arts (Graphic + Web Design)
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA | 2000 - 2004

Music Production/Engineering
Icon Collective College of Music, Burbank, CA | 2017

Skills:
Primary Skills: 

• Graphic + Web Design

• Brand Development/Maintenance

• Team Management

• Creative Problem Solving

• Audio Production + Engineering

Secondary Skills: 

• Video Editing + Motion Graphics

• Website Management

• Visual Storytelling

Soft Skills:

• Creativity

• Empathy

• Collaboration

• Adaptability

• Problem-Solving
  

Software Experience: 

• Adobe Creative Suite

• Microsoft Office

• Final Cut Pro + Logic Pro