SUMMARY
A detail oriented, fast learning, ambitious visual concept designer offering the following strengths:
• Exemplary conceptual sketching, marker rendering, painting and hand drafting skills.
• Exceptionally proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Superior knowledge of innovative visual display techniques, design, coordination and construction.
• Extraordinary editorial and creative writing skills.

EDUCATION

FIDM / Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, CA March / 2011
Associate of Arts Degree: Visual Communications
• Visual Presentation • Lifestyle Presentation
• Lighting Techniques • Fashion Styling & Coordination
• Materials & Props • Marketing & Brand Development

MCC / Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ May / 2009
AGEC ‐ Arizona General Education Certificate: Journalism
• News Production • Fashion Merchandising
• Computer Graphics • Media & Society
• U.S. Literature & Film • Contemporary Cinema

EXPERIENCE

Rolling Greens Los Angeles, CA 10/10 ‐ present
Visual Merchandising Intern
• Designed, installed and dismantled visual displays at two store locations.
• Implemented creative problem solving skills throughout installation process.

Crate & Barrel Los Angeles, CA 8/10 ‐ present
Sales Associate
• Aided customers in making informed purchases of a variety of housewares products.
• Facilitated weekly informal staff training to impart product and design knowledge to employees.

AFI Short Film: Two Blinks and a Burp Los Angeles, CA 11/10
Set Decorator
• Conceptualized and executed set design and decoration.
• Applied expertise in painting and faux finishing techniques.

AFI Short Film: The Cleaner Los Angeles, CA 9/10
Set Dresser
• Assisted in prop selection and custom fabrication.
• Extensive script research, break down of prop and furniture requirements into thorough prop lists.

Ludevine Fine Jewelry Los Angeles, CA 1/10 ‐ 8/10
Marketing Design Assistant
• Utilized computer skills in creation of collection look books, price lists and press packets.
• Assisted in styling of product and promotional photo shoots.

REFERENCES/PORTFOLIO: Available upon request.