EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer (Freelance)
University of Washington School of Dentistry,
Derouen, Central for Global Oral Health
Seattle, WA (remotely)
06.2024 - present
www.research.dental.uw.edu/derouencenterSenior Art Director/ Graphic Designer/ Brand Strategist (Freelance)
Sproutie Design
Seattle, WA (remotely)
03.2013 - present
www.veninatandela.comBrick Specialist (Part-time)
LEGO Group
Lynnwood, WA
10.2021 - 10.2024
www.lego.comSenior Art Director (9-month contract for Holiday Kids Catalog project)
Target Corporation
Minneapolis, MN (remotely)
03.2022 - 09.2022
www.target.comSenior Art Director
Starbucks Coffee Company
Seattle, WA
09.2010 - 02.2012
www.starbucks.comSpecialist Art Director
Target Corporation
Minneapolis, MN
08.2006 - 09.2010
www.target.comSenior Graphic Designer
Michael Graves Design Group
Princeton, NJ
08.2001 - 08.2006
www.michaelgraves.comGraphic Coordinator
Memorial Union Graphics (Non-Profit Organization)
Ames, IA
2000-2001Art Director Intern
Macy's (formerly known as Marshall Field's)
Advertising/ Marketing Department
Minneapolis, MN
06.2000 - 08.2000
www.macys.comGraphic Design Intern
Kilter, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
06.1999 - 08.1999Teaching Assistant
Iowa State University
DS 201 Class, Department of Art and Design
Ames, IA
08.1998 - 06.1999
www.iastate.edu
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts
Iowa State University. Ames, IA
Major: Graphic Design
Thesis award: Research Excellence Award
Thesis dissertation: Form and Structure in Traditional Japanese Architecture as an Alternative Grid System Solution
for Western Publication Design.
Overall GPA 3.72Bachelor of Fine Arts
Iowa State University. Ames, IA
Major: Graphic Design. Minoring in Design Studies
SKILLS
Design: Creative Direction, Photo Art Direction, Typography, Brand Development, Packaging, Planogram, and Website design
Softwares: Graphic Design Software: Adobe Creative Suites, ConceptBoard, Miro, Slack, Figma, Universal Type, Canva, KeyNote
Google Slide, Drive, Chat, Meet, DropBox
Microsoft Words, Excel, Power Point, Teams.
Others: Visual Merchandising, Project Management skill, Customer Service, Retail Sales & Marketing, Organizational Skill, and Problem-Solving skills
references
Available upon requests