Freelance Designer / Artist - Self-Employed - Greater Bay Area
(2022-03)
- Secure and manage freelance design projects, including custom commissions, print sales, and digital design work for various clients.
Engineering Drafting Instructor - Fastrax Camp at Diablo Valley College - Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA
(2024-07 - 2025-07)
- Assisted in the development and implementation of curriculum for a 2D/3D design and manufacturing camp for high school students.
- Instructed students in 2D/3D CAD software and guided them through the design-to-manufacturing process.
Architecture/Engineering Lab Technician - Diablo Valley College - Pleasant Hill, CA
(2023-12 - 2024-05)
- Oversaw the production of 2D and 3D models for student coursework, operating 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machinery.
- Managed the student project queue by editing and optimizing Adobe Illustrator, CAD, and STL files for production.
- Maintained all lab machinery to ensure functional readiness, cleanliness, and safety.
- Assisted lab supervisor with facility management and instructional support tasks.
Graphic Designer - Paix Sur Terre Wines - Templeton, CA
(2010-01)
- Manage the end-to-end design process for all yearly wine label releases.
- Collaborate directly with winemakers to define project scope, manage design timelines, and meet production deadlines.
- Design original artistic compositions for wine labels, translating concepts into print-ready digital files.
- Utilize Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for final design editing, iteration, and pre-press preparation.
- Conduct visual research to develop and maintain brand aesthetics.
