In my own words
— JohnAmbassador of aloha. Vanguard of tradition.
Trajectory
Jan 2012 — Now
Freelance Projects · Self Employed
Studio/Artist Assistant
o Casey O’Connell
Mural Creation: Including Vans US Open and San Diego Magazine’s Best of North County
Proficient in painting and online marketing
o Julie Goldstein/SWM With Me
Production of “The Songs They Sang” collection
Production of SWM With Me and “Groms and Moms” apparel
Proficient in printmaking
Illustration
o Bruin: Illustration design and production of posters and t-shirts
o Khene: Logo creation
o SCOP: Logo creation
Animation
o The Driver is Red (2017)
Sundance selected short documentary
Oscar qualifying short film
Multiple awards
o “Sully: Sustainshare” information/promotional video
o Kleeman and Mike: Backyard Jam (2012)
Photography and Layout
o Crafted, Vol. 1 (2016)
UI/UX Design
o “Sully: Sustainshare” mobile app
SOSS Grant recipient
Finalist SED16
Public Art
o Mural Creation: Chiko, Encinitas
Sep 2020 — Feb 2021
Production Assistant - Domestic Printables · VOLCOM
Apr 2019 — Sep 2020
Raw Materials Assistant · VOLCOM
Oct 2018 — Feb 2019
Print Marketing Supervisor · Staples
Supervise production of print products in quick paced, customer service focused setting
Results: Exceeded target sales goals
Oct 2017 — Jun 2018
Project/Production Manager · Way Way Out There
Facilitated collaboration projects with Andy Davis and Igloo, Nixon, Duck Foot beer, and managed the production and installation of cash wrap in West Elm, Solana Beach location.
Maintenance of social media accounts, resulting in dramatic increase of followers, interactions, and surpassed year over year sales.
Processed and shipped online orders.
General customer service and studio/gallery maintenance.
Activity
Education history
Cal State University San Marcos School of Art
BA Visual Art | 2012 - 2015
