Summary of Qualifications:

• P&L Responsibility
• RFP & Contracts Management
• Database Administration
• Product Cycle Management
• Brand Asset Management
• Change & Process Engineering
• Staff Development & Recruitment
• Content Management & Publishing

• Quality Control Management
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Software Training / Help Desk
• IT Support / Service Desk
• Network Administration / File Systems
• VOIP User Administration

Technical Proficiencies:

Software:	Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, ImageReady, Bridge, Strata 3D CX, CS Cape Pack, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, FTP clients, Reason 3.0, Sound Forge 7.0, Toast Titanium
Languages:	ASP.NET, ASP, (X)HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML,  Actionscript 2.0
Platforms:	Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac 9-10x

Professional Experience:

RUBICON RESOURCES, LLC - Culver City, CA - 2005 to 2009
Project Manager / Creative Director
key concepts: Global Marketing Strategy, Product Development, and Packaging Engineering

• Introduced product cycle process, database systems and provided team training for new standard operating procedures
• Supervised high profile packaging production for Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Costco, Kroger, Albertsons, and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
• Lead programming team in the design and launch of the new www.rubiconresources.com and increased site traffic by 500%.
• Spearheaded planning and development of award-winning products responsible for an ROI increase of 30%
• Effectively managed domestic and international vendors, and corresponded with 3rd-party and non-government agencies.
• Brought awareness to brand managers of new business opportunities through effective research and project scope analysis.
• Mitigated risks and issues for major brand programs through detailed and accurate project proposals, estimates, and production planning
• Frequently provided IT support and systems training on file systems, software, PC & Mac workstations, and networking maintenance.

MASS CONNECTIONS, LLC - Cerritos, CA - 2004-2005
Graphic Designer / Web Media Support
key concepts: B2C Marketing, Graphic Design, GUI Design, Print Production / Web Support

• Lead design and production for clients General Mills, Unilever and Slim-Fast on the “Get Started Today” campaign
• Expert in design software enabled rapid-prototyping of in-store event point-of-sale media, trade show booth designs, large format graphics, and event personnel instructions
• Delivered high-volume of design projects (from concept to production) while keeping to strict timelines and budgets
• Reduced production expenses 10% by rapidly resolving mechanical file issues and internalizing prepress file production (i.e. process, spot color, mechanical die lines, etc.)
  

• Reduced production expenses 15% while improving consumer packaging experience
• Reputation for rapid turnaround of point-of-sales media, advertisements, trade show media, and packaging mock ups
• Improved office productivity through formalized database administration and request procedures
• Provided copy writing for consumer packaging, instructions, and product specifications
• Reduced production cost and turnaround time by delivering mechanical artwork to printer vendors and on-site press-checks

• Improved office productivity through formalized database administration for multiple business ventures
• Designed and maintained multiple informational and e-commerce websites
• Delivering mechanical artwork to print vendors and mitigated production issues with onsite press-checks
• Provided business administrative support which included customer correspondence, copy writing, editing, and memo composition
• Provided event planning and market research presentation for office, partner & physician group events

• Opening, closing, bank deposits, store maintenance
• Assisting with monthly inventory management
• Promoted from sales clerk to assistant store manager for product knowledge and
  consistent sales performance
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring recommendations, and employee reviews
• Supervised the stocking and grand opening of new franchise in West Covina

• B.A., Philosophy / Law, California State Polytechnic University of Pomona, CA
• Art History/Visual Communications, California Polytechnic University of Pomona, CA

• 1st Non-European Commendation Award, European Rotogravure Association, Munich, Germany
• Sam’s Club Source Magazine, “Health Benefits of Member’s Mark Shrimp” - photography (p.22-27)
• National Scholar Candidate, University of Oregon Graduate School of Philosophy
• Recognition for Arts by California Senator Ruben S. Ayala