For more than 20 years in design field, I still have a strong passion for creating striking visuals that communicate and elevate brands. I love being part of a creative team, guided and worked on an array of different projects and mediums, extensive experience in print, digital design, E-commerce marketing, and production. My design strength consistently in brand identity development, product packaging, web banners, sales collateral, and event assets. I love to blend creativity with functionality, ensuring that my design not only captures aesthetic attention, but also effectively communicates the brand’s message. I am ambitious, precise, organized, reliable team player, collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
ABOUT ME
EDUCATION
California State University of Long Beach - B.F.A. Visual Communications/Graphic Design
Minor: Advertising Marketing
Class of 2000 - Cum Laude
EXPERICENCE
MONOPRICE INC. | Brea • 12/2012 - 11/2023
Design Manager
Created and managed the branding design process, establishing style guides and templates for various sub-brands of the company including Monolith™, Dark Matter™, StageRight™, Idyllwild™, Indio™, Stitch™, WorkStream™, Pure Outdoor™, Strata Home™, PowerCache™, and SevaCare™.
Led creative design for product launches and collaborated with cross-functional teams, marketing, regional business units, and product managers to design and produce electronic and print marketing materials, POP design, A+ content, digital ads, and social media graphics for both B2B and consumer promotions.
Collaborated closely with internal teams to provide graphic services that align with corporate branding guidelines for various events and product proposals. Worked directly with vendors to manage the production of printed materials and promotional products.
WESTCHROME | Temecula • 10/2011 - 12/2012
Senior Graphic Designer
Managed all creative design projects, revitalizing the company's look and feel across branding, advertising, and marketing materials.
FREELANCING | 1999 - 2010
Art Direction and Design
Created branding ad campaigns, print/web creative & marketing solutions.
• Ignite Design and Advertising | Rancho Cucamonga
Clients: Upland Christian Academy, Kumho Tires, Ontario Reign
• Strausberg | Santa Monica
Clients: Renaissance Hotels, The Automobile Club of Southern California, AAA Travels
• Self-Employed
Clients: Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, Friends of Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, The Los Angeles Opera, Generations Trust Bank, N.A., Jack Nadel International
SUNWEST DOCUMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Riverside • 6/2006 - 6/2009
Senior Graphic Designer
Designed and developed all marketing, advertising and web design for community banks.
Managed and trained new employees.
JACK NADEL INTERNATIONAL | Culver City • 8/2000- 12/2002
Art Director
Worked directly with Vice President and Creative Director, handled all the projects from concepts to completion on time and within budget. Collaborated with Account Executives and consulted clients with ideas and marketing solutions to create branding campaigns, print and web solutions.
SKILLS
Proficient in both Windows and macOS operating systems, with experience in the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Bridge, and Lightroom. Skilled in branding, concept development, layout, typography, catalog and packaging design, web content creation, and photography. Familiar with tools like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Asana, and Salsify to streamline communication, organize projects, and meet deadlines across teams.
AWARDS/HONOR
• Monoprice Outstanding Performer - Program Management Employee of the Year
• Marcom Creative Award - Silver Medal/Self Promotion
• The New York Festival - Silver WorldMedal/Self Promotion
• Creativity 32 - Award of Distinction/Logo Design, Invitation & Direct Mail
• Creativity 31 - Gold Medal/Self Promotion
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Vietnamese
HOBBIES & INTEREST
Event Planning and Decor, Interior Design, Tennis, Healthy Vegetarian Cooking, Baking, Volunteer and Charity Work.