Experience
SKILLS GAINED
- WordPress
- HTML
- Print Design
- Grant Reviewing
- Microsoft Excel
State of Hawaii
Department of Agriculture
MARKET DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
September 2024 – Present
Honolulu, HI
- Redesigned Market Development Branch webpages (via Xd prototyping, WordPress, HTML) implementing mobile and ADA compliance best practices
- Designed interactive PDFs and online forms to enhance user experience
- Refreshed visual identity of marketing collateral for “Hawaii Seals of Quality” brand program, “Made In Hawaii With Aloha” brand program, “Micro-Grants for Food Security Program,” and “Speciality Crops Block Grant Program”
- Designed print assets for Market Development Branch trade show and marketing needs
- Reviewed 1300+ grant proposals, helping to complete review process 4 weeks ahead of schedule
SKILLS GAINED
- Corporate graphic design
- Branding and Identity
- Marketing campaign creative directing
(concept to publication) - Digital and print marketing collateral creation
(concept to publication)
Fluke Corporation
SENIOR DESIGNER (GRAPHIC DESIGNER III)
May 2017 – July 2023
Everett, WA (onsite) / Honolulu, HI (remote)
- Created inspiring and strategic interactive, web, and print designs for a variety of internal marketing, sales, channel partners, and corporate clients.
- Collaborated with peers and clients to deliver compelling brand experiences and solutions used in marketing, education and promotion of company products and services.
- Prepared master artwork for web, mobile, social, environmental, and print projects.
- Ensured projects accurately met design and media specifications.
- Project type included, but not limited to: Web pages, interactive digital experiences, responsive web design, emails, social media, web banners, brochures, application notes, data sheets, product guides, infographics, trade show graphics, merchandising, and advertising.
- Responsible for the selection and direction of quality vendors, press checks, and photo shoots.
SKILLS GAINED
- Web Content Migration
- Responsive Web Content Creation
- Compliancy Verification
- Quality Assurance
- CMS Implementation
CDK Global
WEB DESIGN SPECIALIST
July 2016 – Feb 2017
Seattle, WA
- Migrated web content to new CMS platform using content migration tool
- Strategized and built content layout, styles, and user experience of web pages under new platform contraints
- QA’d team members’ websites and provided compliancy feedback
- Reported issues to Development Team to resolve bugs and implement platform enhancements
SKILLS GAINED
- Website Creation and Editing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO Strategies
- HTML/CSS/Javascript
- Cross Functional Teaming
- Process Improvement
- Client Consultation
CDK Global
WEB DESIGN SPECIALIST
November 2015 – March 2016
Seattle, WA
- Built 35 websites implementing text, graphics, and code based on client’s sales strategy
- Enhanced UX and UI with cross-device compatible design options, while adhering to compliancy guidelines
- Consulted with client via multi-department interactions to resolve issues
- Test new tools and helped process development through feedback
SKILLS GAINED
- Web/Mobile Front End Updates
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
Google Inc.
VISUAL DATA SPECIALIST II
May 2014 – October 2015
Bothell, WA
- Modeled 150+ Google Maps features using vector graphics
- Led 5 person team triaging data in search of systemic errors
- Developed workflow for company policy in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
- Worked with remote teams via verbal, video conferencing, and written correspondence
- Assessed work of Google Maps operators
Awards
Graphic Design USA,
American Inhouse Design Award 2023
Inhouse Design Award for Fluke Calibration 5560A/5550A/5540A Multi-Product Calibrators New Product Introduction Campaign
Graphic Design USA,
American Inhouse Design Award 2022
Inhouse Design Award for Fluke Brand Center internal website
Graphic Design USA,
American Inhouse Design Award 2021
Inhouse Design Award for Fluke Calibration Brand Refresh
Graphic Design USA,
American Inhouse Design Award 2019
Inhouse Design Award for Fluke Insulated Hand Tools Campaign
Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Studio Arts,
Graphic Design
Graduated May 5, 2013
3.72 GPA
Honors
Scholar of Distinction in Graphic Design
2013
Dean’s List
2009-2013
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
2009-2013
Freelance and Internships
SKILLS GAINED
- Magazine Ad Production
- Webpage Maintenance
- FTP File Upload
Pekelo Publishing, LLC
GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGNER
December 2013 – November 2014
Seattle, WA
- Magazine ad publication
- Updated website content via Dreamweaver and HTML
SKILLS GAINED
- Print Production
- Web/Social Media Banner Production
Totally Rad Prints
PRODUCTION ARTIST
July 2013 – August 2013
Los Angeles, CA
- Vectorized bitmap images for t-shirt printing
- Created web banners for digital marketing
SKILLS GAINED
- Photo Editing
- Image database management
Luxury Link
PHOTO EDITOR – INTERN
Blocks provide you with everything you need to build a larger page. They contain a variety of content elements, such as images, buttons, headings, and more. These elements are arranged in rows and columns, which provide a useful structure, as well as a sense of balance within the overall composition. You can modify this structure using our intuitive drag and drop interface, which allows you to rearrange content to your heart’s content.
SKILLS GAINED
- Corporate design
- Client communication
Startegic
GRAPHIC DESIGNER – INTERN
Blocks provide you with everything you need to build a larger page. They contain a variety of content elements, such as images, buttons, headings, and more. These elements are arranged in rows and columns, which provide a useful structure, as well as a sense of balance within the overall composition. You can modify this structure using our intuitive drag and drop interface, which allows you to rearrange content to your heart’s content.
Skills
Visual Design
Graphic Design
UX/UI
Branding
Web/mobile Design
Information Design
Typography
Illustration
Photo Editing and Manipulation