Career

PROJECT DIRECTOR (2016–2023)
Altitude Design Office

Lead project teams through research and synthesis of business goals and user needs in the development of experiential environments, branded spaces, identity design, and marketing communications.

Developed and managed scheduling for concurrent projects to provide consistent billing while meeting clients and contractor deliverables.

Maintained relationships to secure ongoing contracts with a global social media client, local healthcare and non-profit organizations, entertainment companies, start-up technology companies, and real-estate developers.

Improved profits and efficiencies through streamlining project management planning and communications, anticipating client and vendor needs, and codifying project delivery tools and processes.

DESIGN DIRECTOR (2015–2016)
Selbert Perkins Design

Presented project solutions and research summaries to city councils, owners, and business development groups for civic, retail, and arena wayfinding and branding projects.

Lead design teams in project and design development, code and regulatory research, and fabrication reviews for environmental graphics and placemaking solutions.

DESIGN DIRECTOR (2014–2015)
ASSOCIATE DESIGN DIRECTOR (2010–2014)
SENIOR DESIGNER (2008–2009)
Autry National Center

Managed a $1M annual operating budget for design and development of casework, graphics and furniture construction; audio/video storytelling, motion graphics, and interactive products for permanent and changing exhibitions, educational materials and spaces, and donor recognition..

Increased direct reports from 3 to 7, with increased responsibilities to include marketing and printed materials, museum wayfinding, donor presentations, and strategic planning for future projects.

Improved visitor experiences, inter-departmental relationships, and financial management by clarifying responsibilities, defining project goals, and Implemented agile testing and prototyping of interpretation strategies.

DESIGNER II (2005–2008)
DESIGNER I (2003–2005)
J Paul Getty Museum

Collaborated and documented information architecture and visual language development for uniform design systems and typesetting guidelines for the installation of permanent collection materials at the Getty Villa. 

Developed the project scope, reviewed vendor proposals, and tested solutions and quality control for the conversion of digital content archives from Quark to InDesign.

Maintained and advanced institutional and department goals for exhibition planning and design, public wayfinding systems, environmental graphics, and project identity for marketing.

Lead the development and implementation of branding, identity, and public education for digital applications used in the built environment.

Volunteer Leadership

PRESIDENT (2021)
VICE-PRESIDENT (2017–2020)
EDUCATION DIRECTOR (2017)
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR (2015–2017)
AIGA Los Angeles

Non-profit leader for 24 volunteer board members and 16 advisory board members to develop and implement programs, events, and content for the Southern California creative community.

Organized research and workshops with community board members to define a succinct, clear, strategic vision for the local chapter resulting in:—500% increase in annual sponsorship income and in-kind donations.—Improved level of professional experience of board candidates.—Increased corporate, community and non-profit partnerships.—The first AIGA National Conference to be held in Los Angeles area.

Speaking at National Leadership Retreat and with regional chapters on topics of board realignment structures, new financial models for local chapters, and successes and failures in the development of new products.

Teaching

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR: CREATIVE JUSTICE STUDIO (2024–Present)
Arizona State University

Co-teaching the undergraduate design and theater students in tools for research, discovery, and information deliverables for student and community needs addressing access to food.

XDN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER (2023–Present)
Arizona State University

Worked with multi-disciplinary design group to research, discuss, and define the goals, format, and curriculum development for a future thinking educational approach to design education.

LECTURER: ADVANCED SPATIAL GRAPHICS (2022–Present)
Art Center College of Design

Develop curriculum and presentations and facilitate conversations to help graduate students discover and develop graphics, fabrication tools, and navigation techniques, and tools for critiquing branded experiences in the built environment.

LECTURER: ADVERTISING DESIGN, BRANDING, TYPOGRAPHY (2007–2022)
UCLA Extension

Trained emerging professionals on processes for client communications and professional research in the development of advertising, branding, and identity projects.

Trained emerging professionals on effective use of industry standard design tools for print and interactive projects.

Developed lesson plans, teaching materials, and presentations for online and classroom environments.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (2015)
Woodbury University

Developed lesson plans and teaching materials for undergraduate students.

Organized vendor trips and guest presentations for better understanding of project implementation and Environmental and Experience design in practice.