TEACHING & CURRICULUM EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Instructor | Fresno City College 2009—2015, 2024—Present
- Develop and deliver lesson plans for Adobe: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Animate, After Effects, and Premiere; web design; visual communications; video production; and related graphics technologies
- Align course outcomes with industry standards and portfolio-ready deliverables
- Integrate real-world production workflows into classroom instruction
- Assess student learning through rubric-based evaluation and project milestones
- Support students from diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Continuously adapt coursework to reflect current industry tools and standards
Developer Fellow / Instructor / Apprentice Lead | Bitwise Industries 2015—2023
- Designed and delivered workforce training curriculum in web development and software engineering for formerly incarcerated apprentices
- Designed and delivered hands-on curriculum in web development, digital marketing, user experience, graphic design, and software engineering for both high school and adult students.
- Led cohorts of aspiring developers from foundational skills to professional readiness
- Mentored both apprentices and students in technical competency, project management, and workplace communication
- Managed apprentices and students in live production projects for real-world clients and workflows
- Contributed to regional workforce development initiatives and apprenticeship pathways
Founder / Education Officer | Code Rising 2023—2024
- Developed and implemented STEM curriculum for after-school programs
- Delivered instruction in coding, electronics, and digital technologies
- Fostered problem-solving and confidence-building in emerging technical learners
Graphic Communication Advisory Board Member | Fresno City College 2015—Present
- Contributed to program direction and curriculum alignment with regional workforce demands
- Participated in equipment approval and program modernization decisions
- Supported long-term planning discussions for Graphics Communications program
Business Advisory Board Member | Madera South and Matilda Torres High School 2017—Present
- Contributed to program direction and curriculum alignment with regional workforce demands
- Participated in equipment approval and program modernization decisions
- Supported long-term planning discussions for the Business Division program
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Web Designer / Developer | Self-Employed 2006—Current
- Led full-cycle branding, web development, and marketing projects
- Provided strategic design consultation for regional and national clients
- Managed SEO initiatives and performance-driven digital campaigns
Senior Graphic Designer | Schneider Electric 2012—2014
- Designed globally deployed print and digital campaigns
- Developed high-performing web advertising assets that exceeded corporate engagement benchmarks
- Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, strategy, and creative teams
PROGRAM & WORKFORCE LEADERSHIP
- Graphic Communications Advisory Board Member, Fresno City College (2015—Present)
- Business Division Advisory Board Member, Madera South & Matilda Torres High School (2017—Present)
- Developed apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pathways supporting emerging creative professionals in partnership with California job boards (2019—2023)
- Video Production Club Co-Advisor, Fresno City College (2024—Present)
- Social Media Club Co-Advisor, Fresno City College (2024—2025)
- Founder & Board Member, Root Access Community Hacker Space (2019—2023)
- Volunteer Career Day Representative, Fresno City College (2025)