Get to know me!
Creative leader with 20+ years of experience specializing in branding, packaging design and all aspects of design work. Demonstrated expertise in logo development, typography and art direction of photoshoots. Proven leader, problem solver and mentor to junior designers. Creative storyteller, community volunteer and athletic enthusiast.
K U B O
Design Assassin
Problem Solver
Have a great idea for a graphic design project and don't know what you want? I'm here to help.
Already know what you want but don't know where to start?
I'm your gal.
Email me with a brief introduction, your project idea and timeline so we can discuss a solution!
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Work Experience
Jan 1997 - Present
I offer a wide variety of services such as logo design, illustration,
brand building, product development and production design.
Client List includes:
• Koophaus Apiaries
• Moose Toys
• Handlebar Bike Tours
• South Valley Mushroom Farm
• LA Derby Dolls
• Walden Speed Shop
• Hamagami/Carroll, Inc
• Jason Natural Cosmetics
• Fuhu Inc.
• Odwalla Juice Company
• Jada Toys
• Glory Motor Works
• Two Rodeo Drive
• Moto Melee Rally
• Club Townsend
November 2014 - October 2022
November 2014 - October 2022
Senior Graphic Designer at Hasbro
Art Direction, Management, Design and Storyteller with experience working Disney Consumer Products and Universal Entertainment.
2003 - 2022
Los Angeles president and chapter founder of vintage car club.
Participated in land speed racing at El Mirage, California and Bonneville, Utah.
October 2013 - November 2014
Senior Packaging Designer at Cartwheel Kids
Worked on the Hasbro, Mattel, Sanrio, Disney and private label packaging.
September 2008 - November 2011
Senior Packaging Designer at Spinmaster Toys
Focusing on action sports toy packaging for finger bikes and skateboards.
I designed the Flick Trix and Tech Deck packaging. Some of my duties were logo design, name generating for product, created physical mockups, checking samples for correctness in color and pack out. Vendor liaison for approvals and edits to the packaging. Talent sourcing for photographers, illustrators and designers. And in my free time, I managed and produced internal corporate team building events.
March 2005 - February 2008
Packaging Designer at MGA Entertainment
Design packaging for the Bratz Doll line.
rt directed photoshoots for product packaging. Conceptualized direction display for product and packaging for manufacturer pack-out reference. Conducted trend research for articulation of ideas for themed fashion dolls.
Generated backgrounds, patterns and logos utilizing the manipulation of typography.
February 2003 - March 2005
Graphic and Production Designer at JASON Natural Cosmetics
Production designed labels, brochures, coupons, point of purchase, ads using stock photography. Managed vendors and tracked quotes. Production designed labels, brochures, coupons, point of purchase, ads using stock photography. • Managed vendors and tracked quotes.
August 1998 - January 2003
Graphic and Production Designer at Odwalla Juice Company
Prepared files for production, attending press checks, created manuals and ads. Built mock ups packaging, in house photographer and organized and archived creative services materials for reference and future use.
