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I’m a graphic designer and photographer with over four years of experience working across industries like higher education, non-profits, government, and digital marketing. I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, bringing creative solutions to life for various audiences—from students to nonprofits and corporate clients.
 

Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, I grew up in a Filipino family, where family time, karaoke, and salty foods are at the heart of everything we do. My love for music has always been a big part of my life—starting with the violin in 5th grade and continuing through high school. I’ve also dabbled in piano, guitar, and even sang in an a cappella group, Exit 245, during college.
 

When I was younger, I thought I’d pursue audiology, but I soon realized that my true passion lies in creating. I started my design journey as the Public Relations Chair for Exit 245 and the Filipino Americans at Madison, where I managed content for social media. Around the same time, I began freelancing in graphic design and photography for small businesses and local entrepreneurs.
 

Outside of design, I enjoy cooking, hanging out with friends, and playing Xbox. Whether I’m refining a creative concept for a client or sharing a homemade meal with loved ones, I approach both life and design with passion, curiosity, and a drive to create meaningful experiences.

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Education

James Madison University

Bachelor of Arts

Media Arts & Design, Creative Advertising

August 2019 - May 2023

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Relevant Coursework:

Skills

  • Advanced in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator, PremierePro, Express)

  • Experienced with CorelDRAW and Figma for design projects

  • Certified in Hootsuite Platform for social media management

  • Skilled in social media auditing and strategy planning across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn

  • Capable in copywriting for diverse communication needs

  • Competent in front and back-end website design (WordPress, Elementor, Wix) Proficient with Apple Final Cut Pro 

  • Skilled in Apple Procreate for illustration, motion graphics, and GIF creation

  • Native proficiency in English

  • Professional working proficiency in Spanish

  • Elementary proficiency in American Sign Language

Experience

Graphic Designer

Family Reach | Boston, MA (Remote) | July 2024 - Present

  • Conceptualize and design digital and printed materials, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and strategic goals.

  • Maintain and evolve Family Reach's Brand Guidelines for consistent communication.

  • Review and enhance design content, providing templates and tools to uphold brand integrity and accessibility.

  • Manage and update the Family Reach website, optimizing for various devices and ensuring smooth user experiences.

  • Stay updated on design and web trends to propose innovative solutions that elevate visual identity and online presence.
     

Graphic Specialist

LR-Associates, LLC | Suffolk, VA | October 2023 - July 2024

  • Design, print, and assemble name plates, door signs, plaques, books, business cards, pamphlets, flyers etc. for employees, events, and exercises.

  • Utilize Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and CorelDRAW to create all requested deliverables.

  • Interact with customers and answer all questions regarding printing options (paper weight, size, mounting, etc.)

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Volunteer Creative Designer

The Purposeful Unconditional Service to Others (PUSO) Foundation | Washington, D.C. | July 2022 - Present

  • Design compelling social media content and graphics for events and celebrations, supporting the College Outreach Program (COP) and the overall mission of PUSO.

  • Manage and contributed to a monthly newsletter for internal and external communication within COP and the rest of the organization.

  • Create merchandise designs including apparel and stickers to promote COP and whole organization initiatives.

  • Collaborate with teams to strategize and execute social media campaigns, enhancing brand engagement and follower growth across various platforms for COP.

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Digital Marketing & Social Media Fellow

BluShark Digital | Washington, D.C. | May 2022 - May 2023

  • Create original graphics and copy for agency client websites and social media platforms

  • Perform social media audits for clients and competitors

  • SEO and website optimization

  • Analyze data for client monthly reports

 

Multimedia Producer

JMU University Communications | Harrisonburg, VA | August 2021 - May 2023

  • Create branded graphics for JMU's communications and social media properties (GIFs, Stickers, Interactive Filters)

  • Design and produce multimedia Stories for Instagram

  • Assist with social media video production

  • Contributed to the ranking of the #1 Instagram account and overall #4 social media presence for D1 schools in the 2023 Higher Ed Social Media Engagement Report

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