PRODUCTION / GRAPHIC DESIGN

CONTENT PRODUCTION SPECIALIST / ENGINEER | Apple via Synergis

Cupertino, CA | Remote | March 2025 – September 2026

Working exclusively on the Apple iWork team, produced and engineered newly-designed templates for a series of global launches.

• Operated within the Production team, also working directly with the Design, Engineering, Copywriting, QA, and LOC teams.
• Bolstered the iWork team’s effort to scale their user template output by 20X, becoming expert level at Keynote, Pages, and Numbers.
• Developed content within the three iWork apps, using detailed crosschecks and internal reviews to ensure first rate documents.
• Engineered the back ends of the templates, troubleshooting bugs, updating XML and GIT files, and maintaining repositories.
• Wrote step-specific documentation on workflow, provided internal feedback to streamline processes, and trained new team members.

iWork suite of apps, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers:

SENIOR INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC PRODUCER | Apple via Hogarth Worldwide

Sunnyvale, CA | Remote | January 2021 – December 2021

Working exclusively on Apple.com, produced graphical assets for the website, adhering to the highest standards of quality.

• Prepared, optimized, and produced graphic files in a variety of formats. Worked mainly in Photoshop, along with Illustrator and Sketch.
• Uploaded approved assets to online page builds via GIT, and wrote up project documentation via the Radar tracking platform.
• Maintained detailed digital filing systems, based both on internal servers and Box, which were utilized by multiple departments.
• Met one-on-one with artists on my team to advise and instruct, at times also leading the team when the usual lead was out of office.

Web pages that my team updated regularly with new content:

EVENT DESIGNER | ‘Better Together’ Wedding

San Francisco, CA | Remote Hybrid | February 2024 Event

Worked with a client, a film and video producer planning her wedding, to design original branding, color palettes, and custom merchandise.

• Added to detailed vision boards provided by the client with imagery found in my research to achieve the theme’s unique 70's disco aesthetic.
• Met with the client to refine the visual approach through proofing rounds, allowing the look to evolve beyond early versions.
• Applied portions of the design to various printed merchandise, then coordinated with vendors to proof and finalize the orders.

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EVENT DESIGNER | Livable City

San Francisco, CA | Remote | January 2024 – March 2024

Created artwork for ‘Sunday Streets’ San Francisco’s open streets program with an annual season of events.

• Worked with the Executive Director and program staff to develop a theme, and refine graphical assets.
• Incorporated the event series’ ideals of community-building, physical activity, and creating recreational opportunities.
• Provided shared folders of reference materials, and delivered vector-based graphics for print and digital use.

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EVENT DESIGNER | Baker Hill Invitational

San Francisco, CA / Northampton, MA | Remote Hybrid | September 2016 – Present

I operate a series of annual events, including tournaments and recreational leagues, which I have visually branded.

• Design the event and franchise logos, apparel, trophies, signage, and promotional emails.
• Keep detailed statistics on all participants, which help to evolve the storylines preceding each event.
• Manage the live events onsite, including music, catering, and awards presentations.

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PACKAGING DESIGNER | Closing Binders

Cambridge, MA | Onsite | August 2007 – October 2008

Produced DVD case packaging for 30 percent of the AmLaw Top 100 law firms. Brought projects from concept to printed deliverables.

• Designed original packaging artwork and editable templates based on firms’ existing aesthetic and brand guidelines.
• Made adjustments per client feedback through the proofing process, coordinating with a project manager.
• Printed, cut, and prepared packaging orders, including cases, booklets, and disc labels.

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER | Props & Measures

San Francisco, CA | Remote Hybrid | January 2020 – November 2020

Produced collateral, both printed and digital, for local and national political campaigns, leading up to the 2020 election cycle.

• Created a variety of promotional materials, including brochures, posters, mailers, and emails, with a focus on bold visuals.
• Worked primarily in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, on a small marketing team, which reported to the Art Director.
• Coordinated with project managers and campaign consultants to proof artwork, and produce approved deliverables.