April 2022 to Present

AVP / Art Director

First Northern Bank | Sacramento, California 

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February 2022 to Present

Owner, Freelance Graphic Designer

Furikake Design | Davis, California 

Digital and print design, marketing and social media. 

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February 2011 to February 2022

Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Social Media Manager

Matchbook Wine Company | Zamora, California 

Work with the owners and president to develop the branding and voice of the company with creative marketing and graphic design. Design and oversee all visual pieces for 7 wine brands including wine labels/packaging, advertising, social media, website design and updates, concept and design for point-of-sale and direct to consumer sale materials, sales presentations, and other consumer communications. Work with most positions from owners, president, winemakers, tasting room manager and national sales staff. Evaluate requests to visually communicate for strategic success, while meeting deadlines and budgeted costs. Prepare final files for output and attend press checks. Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, production and timing. Responsible for hiring, training and managing art department staff. Support creative team by helping to set up and achieve goals. Assist staff with IT issues on PC and Macintosh computers. From 3/2021 to 11/2021 and 1/2022 to 3/2022: Social media management; plan and design social posts and ad campaigns. Monitor social accounts and website. Report analytics and strategize marketing to increase engagement and sales. From 3/2021: Chalkboard signage for special occasions and tasting room events.

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November 2002 to January 2011

Art Director, Graphic & Product Designer

Limited Treasures | Folsom, California

Gift and products company’s in-house art department. Created original designs and also worked directly with licensing companies such as Disney and MIG Collegiate Licensing. Designed furniture, clothing, holiday gifts, children's’ toys and other products for the retail market. Managed projects
from concept to final product. Designed sales and marketing point-of-sale materials, catalogs,
brochures and updated website. 

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February 1997  to September 2002

Graphic Designer

Mindshare Creative  |  Orange, California 

Marketing and advertising agency’s in-house art department. Hired from internship. Worked with marketing and design team under guidance of art director on clients ranging from restaurants,

health clubs, insurance companies, home decor companies and more. Participated in presenting

idea boards for campaigns. Designed projects including logos, brand identity, point-of-sale materials, advertisements, billboards and more.