Multidisciplinary Designer & Creative Technologist
A creative and curious multidisciplinary designer with over 17 years of experience in graphic design, branding, and digital experiences.
My expertise has grown to include front-end development, AI-powered workflows, and creative automation: I've independently designed, built, and deployed this fully responsive portfolio site, backend included. I combine design precision with technical problem-solving across healthcare, retail, fashion, and education.
Work Experience
Brand & Marketing Designer
Summer Friday
2021 - Present
Collaborate with Cigna and Evernorth to create print and digital marketing collateral for the healthcare industry. Deliver high-quality creative solutions while ensuring brand consistency and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced remote environment.
Graphic Designer & AI Creative
ThinkCERCA
2025 - Present
Design and produce AI-assisted visual content for educational curriculum, presentations, and classroom resources. Combine traditional graphic design expertise with emerging AI workflows to streamline production, solve creative challenges, and support scalable content development.
Founder & Lead Designer
DON CARLOS DESIGN
2009 - Present
Founded and currently lead an independent creative studio delivering branding, digital design, web experiences, and marketing collateral for clients across healthcare, retail, fashion, sports, and small business. Help organizations transform ideas into strategic visual solutions by combining thoughtful design, modern web technologies, and AI-powered workflows.
Creative Production Manager
P.M. Studios
2016 - 2020
Led a team of three in a fast-paced photo studio, overseeing production workflows, training, and order management. Managed photo retouching for schools, weddings, and events while creating custom design templates and visual assets for a diverse range of clients.
Print & Production Designer
Delta Galil Inc.
2012 - 2015
Designed print and digital assets for leading retail brands including Victoria's Secret, Lane Bryant, and Walmart. Created catalog layouts, product illustrations, print patterns, and production-ready artwork while maintaining brand consistency in a fast-paced agency environment.
Education & Certifications
Graphic Design and Animation
The Chubb Institute
2007
Front-End Development, Professional Certificate
Mimo
March 2025
Python Development, Professional Certificate
Mimo
June 2025
Detailed Skills
My comprehensive skill set spans design, development, and software proficiency, enabling me to deliver complete creative solutions.
Design Skills
Development Skills
Software Proficiency
Additional Software
Personal Approach
Creative Thinking
I approach each project with a fresh perspective, constantly seeking innovative solutions that stand out in today's crowded digital landscape.
User-Centered
I believe in designing for people first. Understanding user needs and behaviors is at the core of my design process.
Collaborative
Great design rarely happens in isolation. I thrive in collaborative environments and value input from clients, colleagues, and users.
Results-Driven
Beautiful design should also be effective. I focus on creating solutions that not only look good but also achieve business objectives.
Interested in working together?
Let's discuss how I can help bring your vision to life with creative design and development solutions.