ABOUT ME!
I have always seen myself as a creative person and in my early years of figuring out the right career path for myself, I stumbled upon the world of graphic design. I am truly grateful for the opportunity for creative expression that I have naturally been drawn towards. Graphic design has provided me with a platform to translate my imaginative visions into tangible realities. It's a space where I can seamlessly blend my artistic instincts with strategic thinking, crafting visually captivating solutions that resonate with audiences on a deep and meaningful level.
In every project I take on, I view it as an opportunity to express my creativity. I enjoy playing with colors, shapes, and typography to effectively communicate messages and evoke emotions. This journey of exploration and expression has been quite fulfilling, prompting me to continually expand my skills and seek out new ways to innovate.
Through graphic design, I've discovered a realm of possibilities where my ideas can make an impact. I appreciate the chance it gives me to pursue my passion and connect with others through visual storytelling. It's something I value, and I look forward to continuing to explore and refine my craft in the field of design.
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Whether you're in need of branding materials that truly reflect your brand's essence, eye-catching packaging design, or anything in between, I am dedicated to bringing your vision to life. With enthusiasm, dedication, and meticulous attention to detail, I am excited to collaborate with you to create designs that not only meet your expectations but exceed them, leaving a lasting impression on your audience.
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When not designing, you can find me exploring the great outdoors, taking photos, spending time with friends and family, learning new recipes in the kitchen or enjoying a relaxing night in with my husband and cat.
WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2024 - Present
February 2024 - Present
December 2021 - February 2024
July 2021 - December 2021
January 2021 - November 2021
August 2019 - January 2021
June 2018 - August 2019
September 2017 - June 2018
GRAPHIC PRODUCTION ARTIST/ DESIGNER
AIR Communities
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Enhance brand visuals through advanced photo retouching and event flyer design, ensuring cohesive marketing materials.
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Craft compelling first impression videos for apartment showcases, significantly boosting property visibility and prospective tenant interest.
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Conceptualize and execute luxury print ad campaigns, strategically promoting high-end real estate opportunities to discerning clientele.
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Utilize virtual staging techniques, enhancing property appeal and accelerating tenant acquisition.
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Create and produce innovative real estate signage solutions, bolstering property visibility and reinforcing brand recognition in competitive markets.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Stephanie Jade Designs
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Collaborate with clients to understand needs, resulting in effective and impactful designs.
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Partner closely with clients to translate their vision into impactful high-quality deliverables, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business.
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Develop diverse graphic assets that enhance visual communication, ensuring brand consistency across multiple platforms.
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Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring high-quality output and client satisfaction at every stage.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.
Lead in-house Graphic Designer responsible for asset creation and brand management and collaboration.
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Collaborated with the marketing team and creative agency to develop and maintain a consistent brand identity across all platforms.
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Give creative direction and feedback to freelancers.
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Designed and updated brand guidelines and assets to ensure visual consistency.
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Created visually appealing and user-friendly menus for our restaurants, considering both print and digital formats.
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Worked closely with the culinary team to showcase menu items in an engaging manner.
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Designed promotional materials such as flyers, posters, banners, and digital advertisements for special events, promotions, and seasonal offerings.
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Ensured promotional materials adhere to brand guidelines and effectively communicate key messages.
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Designed eye-catching graphics for social media platforms, website banners, emails, and digital signage.
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Partnered with culinary and marketing teams to create visually appealing menus and promotional materials, driving increased sales.
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Developed unique packaging designs for take-out and retail products, ensuring brand consistency and quality standards.
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Stayed up to date on current design trends and techniques to create visually compelling digital content.
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Created visually appealing collateral such as point-of-purchase pieces, swag, and signage for both internal and external use.
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Assumed photography responsibilities within the company capturing high-quality images to complement design projects, including food and lifestyle photography.
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Assisted in lifestyle photography as a model.
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Extremely proficient in photo retouching.
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Maintained a comprehensive design asset library for
marketing and operations, streamlining project workflows and consistency.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.
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Partnered with marketing team to align email designs with overall campaign strategies.
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Facilitated seamless workflow, ensuring timely project delivery.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Airspace
Took on the role of being the sole lead Graphic Designer and creative team for Airspace.
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Created and supported consistent themes, logos and graphics throughout a full company rebrand, as well as assisted in the launch of a newly redesigned website.
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Led end-to-end graphic design projects, delivering high-impact visuals for email campaigns and sales collateral, driving engagement.
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Partnered with cross-functional teams to align design vision with business goals, ensuring consistent brand representation across platforms.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Nortek Control
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Managed consistent production of marketing materials across 16 unique brands, ensuring cohesive visual representation in all collateral.
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Partnered with cross-functional teams to develop impactful promotional content, branded merchandise, and packaging designs for multiple product lines.
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Developed engaging web and email campaign graphics, maintaining brand consistency while driving user engagement across digital platforms.
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Developed eye-catching trade show graphics, driving significant booth traffic and enhancing brand visibility for Nortek Control's product lines.
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Transitioned to lead designer for 2GIG and Numera brands, shaping visual strategies for home security and health & wellness sectors.
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
Nortek Control
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Worked closely with marketing team to design cohesive email banners and website graphics, improving overall digital presence.
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Embraced diverse design projects, from brochures to ads, rapidly expanding skill set and contributing fresh ideas to the creative process.
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Executed photo retouching and packaging updates, ensuring high-quality visual representation of products across all materials.
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Designed impactful trade show graphics and promotional materials, boosting brand visibility and engagement at industry events.
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Nortek Control
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Crafted compelling sell sheets and marketing documents, driving product visibility and contributing to sales growth.
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Spearheaded e-commerce website reorganization, enhancing user experience and streamlining product data management for improved accessibility.
SKILLS & PROGRAMS
EDUCATION
B.S. Business Administration - Marketing
University of California, Riverside
School of Business
2014 - 2018
Honors & Awards
UCR Dean's Honor List - The Dean's Honor List is awarded quarterly based upon the completion of a minimum 12 letter graded units with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, with no grade in any course below a B, and no grade of NC or I (incomplete).
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Received a 3.90 GPA Winter 2018 Quarter
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Received a 3.56 GPA Fall 2017 Quarter
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Received a 3.70 GPA Winter 2015 Quarter
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Received a 3.90 GPA Fall 2014 Quarter
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Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women
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Outstanding Attendance - Recognition award for maintaining perfect attendance for weekly chapter meetings throughout the school year.
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High Scholastic Achievement