July 2021 - Present
Graphic & Communications/Retail Lead

Opened in 2014, The Stronghold Climbing Gym has established itself as one of the premiere climbing gyms in heart of Los Angeles.

Role:
Graphic Designer, Photographer, Social Media Manager, & Retail Buyer

June 2018 - Present
Freelance/Contract Graphic Designer

Established in 2004, The Boiling Crab is the original Cajun seafood boil with over 20 locations both domestically and internationally.

Role:
• Branding, visual communications, and photo.
• Apparel graphics & production design.
• POP & environmental design.

Saudade, LLC
Freelance Graphic Designer

Ambassador campaign Summer 2019 line.

Role:
• Line development and CAD silhouettes.
• Production technical packages.
• 40+ SKUs

Other Projects:
Ambassador campaign Summer 2020 line.

October 2016 - May 2018 (1 year, 8 month)
Lead Graphic Designer & Production Artist

OWSLA Goods was the clothing division of record label OWSLA founded by world-renowned DJ/Producer Skrillex.

Role:
• Lead graphic & production designer for OWSLA Goods, the clothing division of Skrillex's record label OWSLA.
• Helped managed the apparel line from concept to post-production for a fast growing company within the competitive lifestyle apparel market.
• Managed the production and marketing assets of 500+ deliverables annually.
• Contributions include apparel graphics, production design, photo editing, email and marketing assets, and visual communication.
• Worked for a period in manufacturing operations: orders, fulfillment, and customer service.
• Freelanced on a project basis from May 2018 to March 2020.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Chef Wes Avila’s Los Angeles-based (Arts District) restaurant/food truck.

Role:
Dine-in menu & cocktail menu design.

OkCool Studios (LA)
Freelance Graphic Designer

Forever Funhouse Pop-up presented by Forever 21 & Coca-Cola, an OkCool Studios (LA) production.

Role:
• Assisted in Proposal & Asset Conceptualization.
• Technical & Production Design.

Other Projects:
Forever 21 x Wilson Pop-up
Forever 21 x Kodak Pop-up

June 2013 - October 2016 (3 years, 5 months)
Graphic/Technical Designer & Illustrator

Pink Dolphin Clothing was a leader in the competitive streetwear market.

Role:
• Managed the apparel line from concept to post-production for a fast growing company within the competitive streetwear market.
• First graphic designer to be hired by the Senior Technical Designer and helped grow the creative team over a span of 3.5 years.
• Managed the technical, production, and marketing assets of over 200K items annually - print, cut & sew, and hat deliverables.
• Contributions include apparel graphics, technical/production design, photo editing and compositing, management of catalogs and print look books, and visual communication.

March 2012 - June 2013 (1 year, 4 months)
Graphic Designer & Photographer

Meister Watches is a lifestyle watch brand located in Los Angeles, CA.

Role:
• Responsible for the photography of all products, post-edits, and compositing.
• Visual communications and marketing assets included catalogs, look books, ads, banners, flyers, decks, etc.
• Content creations for social media platforms and some web management.

Creative Consultant/Partner
November 2018 - Present

www.punchandcompany.com

Punch+Co is a Los Angeles-based events company specializing in small to large format events implementing a, first of its kind, cocktails on draft system.

Role:
• Branding & Visual Communications
• Creative Direction
• Photography
• Video/Motion Graphics
• Web Management

Creative Consultant
December 2016 - September 2021 (4 years, 9 months)

www.manahanco.com

Manahan+Co is a family owned, Los Angeles-based sew house that makes handcrafted aprons and other handmade goods.

Role:
• Branding & Visual Communications
• Creative Direction
• Social Media Contributor
• Photography/Videography
• Technical & Production Design
• Cut & Sewing
• Leather Working
• Orders & Fulfillment
• Web Management