Resume
Experience
Vendor (Toys for Entertainment)
Spin Master, Los Angeles CA/January 2022 – Present Day
Work on concept sketches, problem solving, and brainstorming with
clients for the duration of a project
Using Adobe Photoshop to illustrate and format ideas and concepts
Graphic Designer
Self-Employed, Boyle Heights, LA / 2018 – Present Day
Rene Perez at Sonido Del Valle / 2018 – Present Day
Conceptualizing and finalizing record label for “Orquestra Rene”, arranged and produced by Rene Perez and Skip Heller. Visual notes included referencing labels from the sixties and surrounding
Creating and promoting various flyers for DJ events, Open Mic, sticker and shirt designs, and other promotional images
Painting large scale portraits of Boyle Heights local musicians to promote Sonido Del Valle and the musicians they depict
Skip Heller Musician and Music Producer / August 2021
Conceptualizing and finalizing an illustration used for the album
cover “Mark Guerrero Sings Lalo Guerrero With the Reckless
Night Ensemble”
Jeff Clay in Blue Storm the Band / 2018 – Present Day
Creating illustrations and promotional flyers that illustrate the band and venue (themes and imagery related to the venue and location) to create eye catching images used across social media platforms
Illustration Artist
Boyle Heights Beat Community Newspaper, Boyle Heights, LA /
2012 – Present Day
Design and develop 2-D artwork for specific articles upon request (quarterly)
Work alongside editors and writers to ensure illustrations are suited for the story using Adobe photoshop
Finalize 2 to 3 images on average ($85-$100 per image)
Ability to email proofs, including PNG and PDF files
Areas of Expertise
Software: Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint
Mixed media illustrations
Ability to conform to style and design choices
Color theory (6 years+)
2D drawing
Problem solving
Fast Learning
Ability to work independently and on teams
Leadership skills
Education
Whittier High School / 2009 – 2010
Humanitas School of Arts at Roosevelt High School / 2010 – 2013
Los Angeles City College / 2013 – June 2020 Associates in Art
Extracurricular
Psychology Club at Los Angeles City College 2015-2019
Position: Art Director
Designing movie night posters, club rush flyers, event flyers, Cardboard standees, and other creative outlets needed to improve the activities of the club and experience of the members