WORK EXPERIENCE
A.ell Design, Kapaa HI
Production & Design Assistant, July 2009-Present
Sew items for the A.ell store. Create original designs. www.aelldesign.com

Sally French, Kalaheo HI
Artist Assitant, August 2009-Present
Prepare canvases, catalog and edit work, create promotional graphics. www.sallyfrench.com

Tsunami Marketing, Kalaheo HI
Production Artist / Graphic Designer, January 2006-January 2009
Ensured all artwork met technical specifications. Created new artwork to suit current client brand identity for both print and web media. Managed a multitude of jobs and deadlines. Researched for
brand development. www.tsunamimarketing.com

Tea Collection, San Francisco CA
Fashion Design Intern, January-May 2005
Assisted in creation of the children’s clothing line, Tea. Researched seasonal color and clothing trends. Presented designs and color schemes to head designer. Assisted with the development and photography of the winter catalogue. www.teacollection.com

Plush Studios, San Rafael CA
Photo Assistant, Fall 2004
Assisted stock photographers with lighting and digital retouching. www.plushstudios.com

Surf Diva, La Jolla CA
Photographer, Team Rider, Surf Instructor; 2001-2003
Staff photographer for company events. Traveled to Japan to assist with the development of the Surf Diva clothing in Japan and teach surfing to local women. Photo documented Surf Diva for Morning Calm.Taught surfing to large groups of women ranging from age 7 to 70. www.surfdiva.com

Ash Francomb, La Jolla CA
Design & Sales Assistant, 2001-2002
Assisted with design and production for the Ash Francomb store and wholesale operations. Assisted with trade shows in Los Angeles. www.ashfrancomb.com

Surfing Magazine, San Clemente CA
Intern, 2001-2002
Assisted photography, editorial, design and marketing departments. www.surfingmagazine.com


EDUCATION
California College of the Arts, San Francisco CA
Fashion Design 2005
Course study focused on fashion design, pattern making, photography, drawing, and painting.

University of California, San Diego, La Jolla CA
B.S. Biology 2000, Phi Beta Kappa Honors, 3.7 GPA
Course study focused on biology for medicine, biology for ecology and Spanish language.


SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

  • Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

  • Sewing, pattern making, garment construction.

  • Passionate about surfing, travel and people.

  • Hablo Español.