* Creative Graphic Design
* PhotoShop
* Illustrator
* InDesign
* Sketching/illustrations
* Presentations
* Research Planning
* Marketing
* Scheduling
* Budgeting
* Management
* Printed Materials
* Web Design Concepts
* Mac OSX
* PC
Strengths
* Creative/Artistic
* Design Strategy Development
* Team Player for new markets
* Self-Motivated/ results driven
* Stand alone responsibilities
* Multi-Tasks and Solutions
* Management
* Client Relationships
* Positive Thinker
* Friendly, easy to work with
EXPERIENCE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PLANNING/DESIGN, Prime Wheel Inc., Gardena, CA 2008-2010
* Expanded the 'AfterMarket' wheel segment by presenting fresh marketable wheel design solutions through Graphic and 3D presentations to sales and marketing groups in the automotive segments.
* Created brochures, displays, flyers, business cards, company stationary and P.O.P printed materials to expedite and expand company growth.
* Expedite marketing/sales presentations to OEM's and grow relationships with European suppliers.
* Service established clients i.e. GST-Gulf States Toyota Inc. and SET-South Eastern Toyota (JMFamily Toyota) for creative marketing and sales in P.O.P.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PLANNING/MARKETING, Vizualogic Inc., Corona, CA 2006-2008
* Expanded the 'AfterMarket' automotive electronics segment by presenting fresh marketable design solutions through Graphic and 3D presentations to sales and marketing groups in the automotive aftermarket segments.
* Created brochures, displays, flyers, business cards, company stationary, logos and P.O.P printed materials to expedite and expand company growth.
* Expedite marketing/sales presentations to OEM's and grow relationships with Aftermarket and Japanese suppliers.
* Received the 2006 SEMA AWARD for 'Best New in Car Automotive Electronic Product'.
* Received 'In House Recognition' for Creative Marketing.
GRAPHIC DESIGN/PLANNING/SALES, Toyota Motor Sales Inc., Torrance, CA 1991-2006
* With my career with Toyota Motor Sales Inc., (Graphics/Sales Department), Torrance CA, I was not only involved in Graphic Design but with Product Research on a world wide level. Toyota's Graphic Arts Department is a vital entity within the Corporation that is used to reflect product information and promote inter-company communications.
This responsibility allowed me to convey my Graphic Design and Research opinions directly to Toyota Management for agreement for publication to corporate offices and community. My responsibilities included Graphic Design content, presentations, scheduling and budgeting.
* Expedited Graphic Design for Toyota WebSite's and released to web site tech staff.
* Concept/Production Graphic Design/Trend Research.
* PhotoShop/Illustrator/InDesign 2D MAC programs. PC skills.
* Traditional Sketching/Illustration for ideation and initial graphic concepts. Media includes pencil, markers, etc.
SUCCESSES at TOYOTA
* Expedited the Graphic Design team for marketing Toyota's ZEV (zero emission vehicles) Electric and Hybrids.
* Created extensive presentation styles which reinforced Toyota's plan to consider producing advanced, low cost youth market vehicles (Scion Division). Presentations included Research/Marketing/Sales.
* Created information center for Market Data updates and corporate communications.
* Expedited Toyota Celica, Avalon, Corolla, Tundra, Tacoma, 4 Runner, Solara, FJ Cruiser and Lexus brochures from concept development to production. Created P.O.P.'s for Dealer use.
* Expedited and developed initial layout for North American Lexus Dealer programs and stores.
* Toyota's monthly report format magazine for corporate communication.
* Influenced the Graphic Design of Toyota's main corporate logo.
* Developed the Toyota Motor Sales Inc. inter-company sales information center format. This center gave quick and clear information for North American Sales status.
* Managed inter-company Employee Status movement and awards.
FREELANCE HISTORY
GRAPHIC DESIGN FREELANCE CONTRACTOR, 2008-present- Graphic Designer for hire
* DenteMax-National Dental Health Care Network, Target, Local businesses
GRAPHIC DESIGN FREELANCE CONTRACTOR, 2006-2008- Graphic Designer for hire
* Porsche Design-Retail, Nikon, Canon, Local businesses
GRAPHIC DESIGN FREELANCE CONTRACTOR, 1991-2006- Graphic Designer for hire
* Local businesses, Nikon
GRAPHIC DESIGN FREELANCE CONTRACTOR, 1988-1991- Graphic Designer for hire
* Majestic Custom Home Sites, Merrill Lynch,Husky, Craftsman, Sears, local businesses
EDUCATION
College for Creative Studies/COLLEGE of ART, Detroit, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts Degree-GRAPHIC DESIGN/ADVERTISING DESIGN
Majored in Graphic Design/Advertising Design, Graduated with a 4.0 average