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Professional Summary

Creative and detail-driven Studio Manager and Art Director with over a decade of experience leading high-performing design teams and delivering strategic, high-impact campaigns across digital, print, and out-of-home media. I specialize in optimizing studio operations, improving creative workflows, and ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints.

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I’ve led in-house and freelance teams, managed end-to-end production pipelines, and collaborated closely with cross-functional departments—account teams, project managers, creatives, and clients—to deliver results that are both beautiful and effective. My background includes multicultural marketing campaigns, new product launches, and large-scale digital initiatives.

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I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can balance creativity with structure, and I’m passionate about building systems that empower designers to do their best work.

Professional Experience

Oct. 2023 — Present

Studio Manager – Quigley-Simpson, Los Angeles, CA

  • Lead day-to-day operations of a fast-paced creative studio, managing timelines, resource allocation, and quality assurance

  • Implement workflow improvements to increase project efficiency and reduce bottlenecks

  • Supervise internal and freelance staff, handling onboarding, performance management, and training

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including creative, production, project management, and accounts

Jan. 2022 — Aug. 2023

Freelance Art Director – RAP, Los Angeles, CA

  • Translated creative briefs into compelling visual assets across email, digital, social, and direct mail

  • Streamlined asset production pipeline, significantly improving delivery timelines

  • Maintained consistency and high standards across branding and visual design

  • Presented creative work directly to clients and stakeholders

Sept. 2020 — Dec. 2021

Lead Production Artist – Passport Brand Design, Newport Beach, CA

  • Collaborated with art and creative directors to deliver high-quality assets across print and digital platforms

  • Managed production of diverse materials: POS, OOH, social, packaging, emails, website refinements

  • Supported video department with storyboards and design templates

  • Ensured brand consistency across all touchpoints

Jan. 2020 — Sept. 2020

Freelance Designer – Various Clients

  • Designed a wide range of deliverables including product packaging, user guides, direct mail, banners, and a medical website (ASP eIFU)

Sept. 2016 — Dec. 2019

Art Director – Gallegos United, Huntington Beach, CA

  • Conceptualized and executed multicultural marketing campaigns targeting Hispanic and Asian-American audiences

  • Designed DM, emails, OOH, brochures, and sports-related activations, including World Cup initiatives

  • Presented creative to clients and internal stakeholders

Mar. 2015 — Sept. 2016

Freelance Designer – Various Clients

  • Delivered creative assets across banners, catalogs, sales sheets, vehicle wraps, and web

Mar. 2007 — Mar. 2015

Production Artist / Art Director – Rauxa, Costa Mesa, CA

  • Provided both design and production support on digital and print campaigns

  • Assisted with new business presentations, templates, press checks, mockups, and retouching

  • Managed production-ready adaptations of creative concepts

Let’s connect—I'm always open to opportunities that blend strategy, design, and leadership.

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