Artist and Designer

Arizona State University The Design School MA in Architecture

Grad: May 2025
Relevant Courses: Architecture Studio, Architecture Technology, Architecture History, Design Representation, Theory, and Architecture Practice

San Diego State University School of Art & Design BA in Studio Art

Grad: May 2022

Relevant Courses: Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Illustration, Drawing, Sculpture, Woodworking

San Diego Mesa College AA in Studio Art

Grad: May 2019
Relevant Courses: Drawing, Sculpture, 3d Design, 2d Design, Surface Design, New Media

Soul Flow Oakland | Oakland, CA

Creativity & Communications Director – 2021 – 2023

• Responded to clients’ and instructors’ emails and inquiries
• Acted as communications liaison between patrons, teachers, assistants, and the founder, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by proactively clarifying logistics and expectations, reducing miscommunication and last-minute issues
• Collaborated with Founder to coordinate upcoming promotional campaigns, aligning visual and narrative messaging with organizational goals
• Developed and executed SMS marketing outreach and  sent out a bi-weekly newsletter, enhancing event visibility and engagement among existing patrons
• Helped to organize sign-ups and documents for classes, workshops, and retreats with WordPress CMS, ClassPass, and PunchPass dashboards   
• Ensured timely processing of membership and event payments
• Managed contracts and agreements between stakeholders, upholding legal standards and prioritizing safety and liability across all organizational activities
• Graphic design for social media and printed marketing materials, including the organization’s logo 

• Led volunteer teams of 4 – 6 persons: scheduling, managing daily team meetings during retreats, supporting instructors and the Founder, and ensuring equipment pick-up and returns  

San Diego State University | Arts Alive – San Diego, CA 

Artist Liaison 2021

• Panel selection of 5 artists for Social Justice Mural Project 
• Coordinated communication across departments to ensure adherence to policy and procedures
• Organized artist team schedules and liaised with school administrators, facilities staff, and the fire marshal, streamlining logistics and ensuring safe, timely project execution
• Secured and managed workspace allocations for project teams while maintaining a strict scheduling system, successfully meeting project deadlines, and optimizing resource use

San Diego State University | School of Art & Design – San Diego, CA

Student Assistant 2020 – 2021 

• Conducted research on effective Diversity & Inclusion strategies, contributing to SDSU’s commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment
• Participated in community outreach efforts and delivered presentations amplifying awareness of our school program and encouraging active dialogue among students, faculty, and staff
• Helped with cross-departmental communication of DEI data and practices, strengthening institutional alignment and collaboration across programs
• Assisted with delivering strategic reports to the school director and DEI committee via PowerPoint and Google Docs, influencing departmental policy updates and action plans

Food Web Stories | Oakland, CA

Program and Audio Editor  2012 – 2016

• Creative development of program stories and research
• Interview and record participants, audio editing, and uploading final versions with photography
• Co-organize community events with collaborators and create outreach documents
• Present archived photography and interviews at community events.
• Organize travel schedules based on storylines, including travel tickets and organizing equipment.  
• Website CMS (WordPress) and social media content management  

Serendipity Farms | Oakland, CA

Permaculture Farmer, Gardener 2010 – 2015

• Gardener and Farmer from seed to harvest 
• Hugelkultur, Organic Composting and Fertilization, and 
• Irrigation, Waste Water Management 

YMCA | San Francisco, CA 

Youth Education, 2006 – 2013 

• Created a Visual and Performing Arts curriculum for Youth K-5th grade year-round  
• Offered tutoring to classes with 15 youth for after-school classes during the regular school year 
• Acted as a teacher’s assistant for kindergarten classes during regular school hours   
• Summer School Counselor for Youth K-5th Grade 

• CAD
• BIM
• 3D Modeling
• Digital Fabrication and Prototyping (3D printing, CNC)
• Cast/Mold
• Rendering
• Site Analysis
• Climate Analysis Revit
• Rhino3D
• SketchUp
• Twin Motion
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Community Engagement, Copywriting, design, Event Production, Illustration, organizing, painting, project management, Public Speaking, Scheduling, Storytelling, Team Management

AIA, NOMA, SAH

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