Degree
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Digital Graphics, June 2005
California State University, Hayward
Hayward, California

Coursework

Graphic Design	Printmaking	Digital Imaging
Photography	Bookmaking	Web Design
Typography	Drawing	Painting

Relevant Topics

• Color and design theory
• Creating product package designs and mockups
• Creating advertising and promotional materials
• Typographical layouts in print publications
• Study in web site creation, HTML, and server use
• Creative and practical use of various design programs including:

  Adobe Photoshop	Adobe Illustrator	Adobe Acrobat
  Flash	Fireworks	Dreamweaver
  QuarkXPress	Corel Painter

Awards
I received the Tova Dagan Printmaking Award and the Friends of the Arts Scholarship Award in June 2005 for my BFA final project. The project consisted of three artist’s books that I designed, wrote, illustrated, printed and bound. Two of the three final books were also exhibited in the University Art Gallery.

User Support Coordinator
October 2005 - September 2006
ABE - Assignment at Google, Mountain View, CA

Executive Merchandising Manager
March 2001 - June 2002
Petco, Torrance, CA

Full-time Assistant Manager
May 1998 - January 2001
Natural Wonders, Redondo Beach, CA

Lead Associate
July 1995 - May 1998
Petco, Castro Valley, CA

• Type 60 wpm
• Proficient in Windows and Mac operating systems
• Fluent in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• In 1995 I spent a week acting as a camp counselor to a group of 5th and 6th grade youths in the Exploring New Horizons program at the YMCA Camp Loma Mar in Santa Cruz, California.
• I have been a member of the Girl Scouts of America organization for the last twenty years. During this time, I've had the opportunity to mentor and lead young girls in various situations. I've also organized several events for younger scouts and lead them in environmental and learning activities.