Freelance Graphic Designer

August 2003 - present

 

Freelance graphic design for a variety of clients. Print and web design projects including presentation folders, direct mail pieces, corporate identity, data sheets, case studies, print advertisements, website design, event programs, and trade show graphics.

 

Worked with Rackable Systems / SGI on a freelance basis consistently from July 2003 until July 2011.

 

 

 

Graphic Designer

Noosh - (Palo Alto, CA)

March 2000 - August 2003 

 

Provided print, web and UI design support for both marketing and engineering teams with high level creative input and direction.

Within marketing department, designed and produced print projects including trade show graphics, print advertisements, direct mail pieces and brochures. Managed all aspects of print jobs, including print buying, pre-press & press-checking. Designed corporate website as well as banner advertisements and sales presentations.

Within engineering department, provided UI design support for Noosh product application including log-in pages and e-mail notifications.

 

 

Account Executive

Foote, Cone & Belding - (San Francisco, CA)

November 1996 - July 1998

 

With two account supervisors, managed Dockers Khakis consumer marketing and advertising. Worked with planning, creative and media teams in developing television, print and outdoor executions. Led production and post-production of print and retail advertising, as well as on-floor POS and product locator systems. 

 

Account Executive, Levi Strauss & Company: Dockers Khakis
(Oct 97 - July 98)

 

Assistant Account Executive, Levi Strauss & Company: Dockers Khakis 

(Nov 96 - Oct 97)
 

 

Associate Account Representative

J. Walter Thompson - (San Francisco, CA)

October 1994 - November 1996

 

Assisted two Account Supervisors with planning and execution of retail advertising and promotional strategies for a 122-unit Retail Advertising Association. 

 

Associate Account Representative, Ford Motor Company
(11/95-11/96)

 

Account Coordinator, Ford Motor Company 
(10/94 - 11/95)

 

 

Copywriter/Editor

The Thailand Times - (Bangkok, Thailand)

November 1993 – May 1994 

 

Edited and rewrote Thai news articles translated into English eliminating grammatical and journalistic errors. Responsible for compilation and layout of “Political Focus” page. Authored full-length feature story on the effects of advertising on Thai culture
(published 3/94).