Jun 2000 — Now
Freelance Graphic Designer · Pat Foster Design
Created compelling and successful brand identities, marketing materials, packaging solutions, digital and print imaging for
multiple companies including ATM Skateboards, Vans Shoes, Patagonia, Western Athletic Clubs, and Pig Hog cables.
Designed logos, letterhead, t-shirts, posters, mailers, ad campaigns, and marketing strategies that were
effective in increasing recognition and profitability, while partnering with external agencies, vendors, and internal teams
to meet multiple deadlines within short time frames.
Jan 2022 — Oct 2024
In House Graphic Designer · Vita Planing and Landscape Architecture
Brand manager and art director of Vision packages, for Hi End landscape architecture boutique working with global developers. Responsible for upkeep of branding, design aesthetic, marketing, and quality control.
Jul 2016 — Dec 2020
Production Designer · Taphandles LLC
Responsible for creating design specs for tap handles, promotional material and LED signs for almost every beer company international and domestic. Taphandles is the largest manufacturer of tap handles in the world, working with everyone from Anheuser Busch to smaller craft breweries like Freemont Brewing, or Bear Republic.
Working with domestic and international custom manufactures to create unique and marketable designs using 3D and 2D design tools.
Oct 2011 — Aug 2015
Art Director/ Manager · Prooflab
Designed graphics and brand concepts for skateboards, surfboards, wetsuits and accessories.
Private label apparel design, conceived and created marketing and fundraising campaigns, for community outreach impacting youth activity and environmental awareness.
Opened and closed store, managed staff, oversaw construction projects, including build outs for new retail locations,
managed business operations, created merchandising and business development strategies.
Apr 1998 — Aug 2012
Art Director / Sales Representative · Smoothill Skateboard Distributors
Designed all e-commerce marketing materials including e-mail flyers, e-marketing campaigns and infographics.
Rebranded 30-year corporate identity through logo redesign, website development, and various print
and digital campaigns.
Wholesale sales to over 500 domestic retail locations, maintained on-line customer database and introduced new brands.
Feb 1995 — Apr 1998
Wharehouse Manager · Think Skateboards
Manager of shipping and receiving, domestic and international, freight and small parcel. maintained inventory control, and stock levels.
