I AM

A ROSE BY DESIGN


I believe many, if not most people, come into this world already innately containing what they end up becoming later in life . In my case, I seem to have been created with an inexplicable passion to explore, to learn, to push boundaries, and create. I am an artisan with a love for creative expression, design + utility, and business, with more than a handful of other interests and curiosities to boot.


I've thoroughly enjoyed my 8+ year journey as a designer, during which I have helped countless start ups and other creative business owners find clarity in their brand vision by helping them build a more robust and authentic presence, and products to match their image.

SKILLS

ADOBE SUITE

– Photoshop

– Illustrator

– InDesign

– Premier

– Audition


FINE ART

– Painting

– Charcoal

– Pastels

– Pen + Ink

– Graphite Illustration

– Digital Painting



EXPERIENCE



  • WEB DESIGN
  • – HTML + CSS
  • – WordPress
  • – Wix


WRITING

– Technical Writing

– Articles + Blogs

– Creative Writing

– Ad Copy


  • SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING AND CONTENT CREATION
  • – Instagram
  • – Facebook
  • – Youtube
  • – LinkedIn
  • – X






GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Freelance

August 2015 – Present

Developed a divergent/convergent collaboration and drafting process that produced higher quality designs, saving my clients money and time by providing clarity to the project vision and goals.


Designed websites that integrated intentional UX/UI and graphic design approaches and SEO optimization, which increased click conversion and form inquiries.


Built a system for keeping track of deadlines and reports, recording hours and invoices, managing communication systems, and archiving files, providing a seamless work flow for long term clients.

BARISTA / FLORIST

Albertsons

October 2022 – January 2024

Pioneered new approaches to customer connection, and led sales campaigns to exceed department quotas, in turn increasing sales and repeat buyers, placing the location in the top percentile during district Starbucks audits.


Promoted team building exercises and workplace organization, Increasing team morale substantially within 2 months.


Implemented training programs to assimilate new hires, quickly integrating them in 50% of the expected time.


Recognized by district and store management for creating a new drink product that increased sales and went up to corporate for official menu integration.

LIQUOR MERCHANDISER

MPA

February 2022 – Present

Consistently maintained accurate price updates and schematic display representations, increasing liquor and wine sales for Sprouts, CVS, Cardenas, and Albertsons locations.

TEACHER / TUTOR

Self Employed / Innovation Academy

August 2010 – March 2020

Tailored 6-12 month educational and enrichment programs for individual students, successfully improving students’ comprehension and skill, aiding in increasing their grades by 25-35%.


Drafted class lessons to ensure 100% completion and comprehension of homework and enrichment courses, whilst making efficient use of time.