To obtain a position in which I fully invest my array of talents for design and information technologies gained throughout my career experience.

2013 — NowACCO Brands (PowerA)Senior Product Designer

2013 — Now

2013 — 2022BDA, Inc.Consumer Products Designer

2013 — 2022

I work within a division of BDA, Inc that focuses on video game accessories and merchandise under the brand PowerA. My responsibilities include product concepting, preproduction concept renders and production art files for factory construction of consumer products. I was initially hired in the packaging department where I was responsible for some of the packaging concept renders, packaging construct design, and packaging production art layout. I still do some of this from time to time though my focus has moved to product design.

2013 — 2013Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationCustomer Service Associate

2013 — 2013

Oversee loading dock for security integrity ensuring building and personnel safety and receipt of incoming deliveries for time sensitive materials.

Aptly process time sensitive materials requiring mastery of setting priorities. Complete proper documentation to ensure constant organization.

Communicate effectively with executives and employees of the Foundation to organize, package, and ship time sensitive materials both internationally and domestically via multiple carriers.

Escort contracted company employees to various locations within the Foundation to guarantee safety.

Organize delivery of packages and mail throughout the Foundation.

Act as a courier driver for in-town delivery of time sensitive documents and materials using company vehicle.

Integrated myself as an essential asset to the team; engaging with team members to accomplish tasks.

2009 — 2012Fremont MischiefManager - Graphic Designer and Master Distiller

2009 — 2012

Replaced unsatisfactory ad agency & was granted total creative license with all Mischief branding, packaging and advertising in order to develop a strong story & brand imagery as well as to envision & create the company's website.

Trained & operated as Master Distiller completing all daily duties this entails as well as formula & special label creation.

Developed distilled products while managing the filling and shipping schedules.

Produced branding over a multitude of mediums including: Billboards, Print Media, Web Media, Radio Advertising, Clothing, Poker Chips, Guitar Picks, Music Albums, Outdoor signage, Packaging and Product Design.

Formulated the gin recipe which instantly became a consumer favorite and our best selling spirit.

Collaborated with Seattle Super Villain, Rex Velvet to invent a naturally colored red vodka spirit we called “Sinister Spirit.” Through a volume of research and self-teaching, I aptly stabilized the first ever naturally colored red spirit on the market using beet infused vodka.

Supervised a staff of 4 in various work roles.

2006 — 2009Richard Gretz GoldsmithsManager – Goldsmith and Graphic Design

2006 — 2009

Photographed all jewelry & commanded advertising in print as well as promotional materials like postcard mailers & outdoor signage.

Adept in using the Adobe Creative Suite of programs, especially Photoshop and Illustrator for which I retain mastery levels of knowledge.

Organized & ran the accounting of sales & inventory including: monthly reconciliation of all store accounts, yearly tax preparation, payroll, sorted jobs for the goldsmiths and recommended new hires.

Expanded my knowledge of HTML and CSS in order to update the store's website.

Trained the incoming replacement for my position in the duties of accounting, inventorying, and payroll.

Goldsmithing projects & intricate design work requiring skill, patience, keen eyesight and steady hands.

Education

University of Oregon

Experience+

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)