WORK EXPERIENCE

 

ART MACHINE  |  Art Director  |  2016 - Present
• Conceptualize and compose promotional film marketing materials including key art, specialty packaging, and print advertisements  
  for major film studios like Warner Brothers, Disney, Marvel, Lionsgate and Paramount
• Responsible for all aspects of design from concept through production for a number of titles on streaming services like Netflix, Disney+,

  HBOMax, and iTunes which includes art directing photo shoots, selecting assets and stock, composing ideas, retouching and preparing

  art for final output
• Handle a high volume of licensing titles and digital breakouts for multiple streaming services
• Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics

VISION ADVERTISING  |  Senior Graphic Designer  |  2005 - 2016
• Develop and implement design solutions on various print advertising materials for Disney Home Entertainment and Disney Consumer

  Products, including DVD packaging, magazine ads, store displays, and exclusive collectors’ items

PDW DESIGN  |  Graphic Designer  |  2003 - 2005
• Oversee all aspects of design from concept through production on a variety of print advertising materials, including key art, logos,

  annual reports, trade show panels, billboards, posters, brochures and product catalogs
• Instrumental in developing the brand identity for Imperial Capital Bank, Pacific Commerce Bank and Brown + Dutch Public Relations
• Correspond with clients and vendors to ensure projects meet creative objectives

CMH RECORDS  |  Graphic Designer  |  2000 - 2003
• Design album covers and packaging art, product catalogs and magazine ads
• Manage freelance illustrators and designers as well as work closely with the art director to create quality deliverables

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS  |  Project Coordinator  |  1998 - 2003
• Design promotional print materials for The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, including signage and advertisements for

  The Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly and community newspapers, helping to increase attendance by 20%
• Responsible for a full range of design projects, including the organizations’ quarterly newsletter, educational catalogs, T-shirts,

  event invitations, flyers and web graphics
• Researched historical information and collected images for the traveling exhibit Heading East: California’s Asian American Experience
• Design all exhibit-related branding and promotional materials, including brochures, instruction guide, posters and flyers

 

SKILLS
Art Direction
Retouching
Multitasking
Detail Oriented
Time Management
Self-Motivated
Ideation
Adaptability
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Word
Excel
Acrobat

EDUCATION
University of California, Los Angeles  |  1994-1998
Bachelor Of Arts Degree In History
With Minor In Asian American Studies

Platt College  |  2002
Multimedia And Design Certificate

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HOBBIES

Traveling, Reading, Hiking, Biking, Sports Fan, Museumgoer, Whiskey Enthusiast, Learning French, and Fascinated with Art, History, Space and Science