Visual Information Specialist

Army Enterprise Marketing Office, Chicago, IL (2020-Present)

I provide creative direction and hands-on production support for U.S. Army marketing and communications initiatives. When requirements are limited or still forming, I help turn intent into clear direction by aligning stakeholders, defining scope, and delivering polished products on deadline.

I have a strong command of U.S. Army brand standards and apply them to ensure visual and multimedia deliverables accurately represent the Army’s identity and messaging. In addition to producing my own work, I review team projects and provide constructive feedback to strengthen consistency, quality, and brand alignment.

My work spans graphic design for marketing assets, photography, and video production and editing. I have led end-to-end video productions, including capture planning, content management, edit strategy, narrative flow, motion graphics, audio selection, and final delivery, often under compressed timelines and high-visibility launch requirements.

Digital Designer

Makita U.S.A., La Mirada, CA (2019-2020)

Collaborated with the Creative Services and Marketing teams to design website layouts, digital and print advertisements, and promotional email campaigns. Supported brand consistency across channels while delivering marketing assets for both online and print distribution.

Solutions Architect

By Alex Michael Faulkner designs, Chicago, IL (2018-Present)

I provide UX/UI design and creative direction for digital projects, helping clients translate goals into clear, user-focused experiences. My work includes brand-aligned visual design, website planning, and end-to-end web design and development. I also support marketing strategy and content planning to ensure each project is positioned for performance after launch.

Digital Creative Director

Smart Energy Water, Newport, CA (2017-2018)

Provided creative leadership and art direction for cross-functional teams producing UI/UX interfaces, websites, mobile application layouts, infographics, advertisements, marketing collateral, animations, and logos. Translated stakeholder goals into clear creative strategy, established design standards, and mentored contributors through feedback and iteration cycles. Increased creative output and broadened marketing capabilities by organizing production workflows and aligning teams around consistent visual storytelling.

Manager - Graphic Design Department

Smart Energy Water, Newport, CA (2017)

Worked harmoniously with several departments and lead the graphics team in creating websites, mobile application layouts, UI designs, information graphics, advertisements, marketing brochures, animations, and logos for projects and prospective clients; increasing creative productivity and marketing scope.

Lead Graphic Designer

Smart Utility Systems, Irvine, CA (2015-2017)

Worked harmoniously with several departments creating UI interfaces, websites, mobile application layouts, information graphics, advertisements, marketing brochures, animations, and logos for prospective clients and projects; increasing creative productivity and marketing scope.

Sr. Graphic Designer

Smart Utility Systems, Chino Hills, CA (2013-2015)

Worked harmoniously with several departments creating UI interfaces, websites, mobile application layouts, information graphics, advertisements, marketing brochures, animations, and logos for prospective clients and projects; increasing creative productivity and marketing scope.

Graphic Designer

Smart Utility Systems, Chino Hills, CA (2012-2013)

Worked harmoniously with several departments creating UI interfaces, websites, mobile application layouts, information graphics, advertisements, marketing brochures, animations, and logos for prospective clients and projects; increasing creative productivity and marketing scope.

Graphic Designer / Photographer

The Collegiate Standard, Pomona, CA (2012-2013)

Produced brochures that organized and highlighted photographed merchandise for online use, improving content clarity and accessibility while supporting efforts to expand the customer base.

Graphic Designer / Web Designer

More Greeks, Pomona, CA (2012-2013)

Partnered with customers to design custom merchandise and align concepts with brand needs. Produced branding proposals for commercial use and created digital advertisements for web marketing campaigns, ensuring clean, client-ready deliverables.

Character Lead

Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, CA (2011-2012)

Served as a Character Lead responsible for guiding Cast Members and maintaining performance standards in a high-volume entertainment environment. Resolved real-time issues quickly, helped coordinate team needs on the floor, and ensured a consistent guest experience through clear communication and leadership. Engaged diverse guests through character animation and performance, strengthening guest satisfaction and team cohesion.

Street Art Trainer | Park Operations Trainer

Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL (2010)

Supported team onboarding and training by mentoring new employees and reinforcing Disney standards for professionalism and guest interaction. Helped maintain consistent daily workflows through clear communication, motivation, and hands-on guidance. Contributed to a positive team environment by modeling strong work ethic and relationship-building with guests and coworkers.

Jr. Research Assistant

Purdue University, Computer Graphics Department, West Lafayette, IN (2009)

Supported Professor Bedrich Benes in the development of innovative imaging technology. Prepared and organized color reference data to assist in converting black-and-white wood grain imagery into color outputs, improving visual quality and user satisfaction.

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN (2010) | Scholastic Honors; GPA 3.75

Bachelor of Science

Computer Graphics Technology

Minor

Art and Design

Disney University

Orlando, FL (2010) | Anaheim, CA (2012)

Ducktorate Degree

Human Resource Management

Mouseters Degree

Professional Development and Leadership