ABOUT ME
Creative, detail-oriented design strategist with 15+ years of experience translating brand vision into high-impact print and digital visuals. Expert in Adobe CC, typography, and print production with a proven track record of leading design processes and executing fast-paced campaigns that align with business goals. Experience in leveraging AI-assisted design tools to accelerate workflows, enhance imagery, and optimize layouts.
Key Strengths & Technical Skills
Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
Figma
AI Refinement
Brand & Identity Development
Typography Expertise
Layout & Composition
Listing Presentation Design
Print & Digital Marketing
Social Media Visual Design
Real Estate Marketing Collateral
Project & Time Management
Vendor Coordination
Work Experience
Senior Graphic Designer
Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty
Los Gatos, CA // 2009–Present
Design and produce high-impact presentations, tailored to agents’ strategies and client needs, helping secure multi-million-dollar listings.
Create marketing materials spanning brochures, flyers, postcards, magazines, email campaigns, and social media content, all aligned with brand guidelines and optimized for luxury real estate audiences.
Develop complete magazine layouts (covers, TOC, feature articles, advertorials, and ads) in collaboration with the editorial team.
Manage daily social media content postings across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Threads. Sponsor and boost posts to reach targeted buyers.
Coordinate with agents, marketing staff, and vendors to ensure timely delivery and high production quality for print and digital campaigns.
Freelance Designer
San José, CA // 2014–Present
Designed full brand identity for retail client, from logo creation to signage and menu designs.\
Produced custom event packages for weddings, including invitations, seating charts, menus, and branded signage.
Graphic Design Intern
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA // Summer 2008
Refreshed the campus brochure for 2008–2009 in coordination with art directors, editors, and photographers.
Assisted in creating graphic assets for marketing campaigns and departmental communications.
Education
BFA in Graphic Design | San Jose State University
San Jose, CA // 2003–2009
One of 25 students admitted annually to the elite program.