Work Experience

San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector

Office of Larry Cohen, San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector

2009 – Present
Graphic Design Specialist
  • Redesigned and managed sdttc.com to create an intuitive, user-centered experience, improving information accessibility and increasing online payments from 40% to 70% through strategic UX design that boosted engagement, usability, and conversion.
  • Designed and managed Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok platforms to expand public reach and engagement, resulting in broader audience awareness and more effective information dissemination through cohesive branding and strategic, platform-specific content.
  • I strengthened organizational communication by writing clear, strategic press releases and educational documents, resulting in improved public understanding, informed employees, and consistent messaging across both internal and external audiences.
  • Produced end-to-end video content, including scripting, storyboarding, videography, and editing, to increase public engagement, resulting in clearer messaging and stronger audience connection across social media and website platforms.
  • Delivered award-winning print communications by collaborating with executives and managing vendors, resulting in high-quality, cost-effective publications that strengthened brand credibility, maintained visual consistency, and clearly communicated organizational goals to diverse audiences.
  • Enhanced visual storytelling by conducting photo shoots, event photography, and photo editing, resulting in high-quality imagery that strengthened brand presence, documented key moments, and elevated the overall impact of communications materials.

Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians

Indian Tribe located in Valley Center, CA

2023-Present

Front End Developer/Designer
  • Redesigned public-facing and tribal member websites to improve information accessibility, resulting in clearer navigation, faster content discovery, and a more intuitive user experience for both community members and internal audiences.
  • Elevated tribal storytelling by designing and laying out a quarterly magazine, resulting in clear communication of achievements, future goals, and government outreach that strengthened engagement and pride among tribal members.
  • Amplified community impact messaging by designing print campaigns across ads, brochures, mailers, and billboards, resulting in increased public awareness of the tribe’s charitable contributions and positive influence within the community.

Active Network

Agency specializing in action sport management and employee-wellness programs.

2012-2013
Front End Developer/Designer
  • Delivered engaging, brand-aligned employee wellness websites by developing front-end CMS solutions and custom widgets and imagery for clients including Disney, Starbucks, and Aetna, resulting in intuitive user experiences, consistent branding, and increased employee engagement across digital platforms.

Emerald Connect

Marketing Agency specializing in the financial services industry.

2011
Front End Developer/Designer
  • I delivered successful custom websites by leading end-to-end project management, client discovery, proposal development, design, front-end coding, and cross-functional collaboration, resulting in clearly scoped projects, efficient timelines, and high-quality digital solutions aligned with client needs.

Legal Arts, Inc.

Design Agency specializing in demonstrative exhibits for litigation and mediation.

2006-2008
Senior Graphic Designer
  • I led design teams to visualize complex technologies for litigation by researching patents and collaborating with attorneys, resulting in clear, accurate presentations and exhibits that effectively communicated technical concepts to judges and juries.