PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

High-performing professional with over 21 years of experience in graphic design, project management,
and public sector coordination. Currently serving as a Field Representative and Creative Designer for the Orange County Board of Supervisors (District 1). Expert in managing complex, multi-day public events, vendor contracts, and inter-agency outreach. Proven ability to balance technical creative production with the strict administrative, ethical, and fiscal requirements of County government.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR JANET NGUYEN, DISTRICT 1 | Santa Ana, CA
Field Representative / Creative Designer | June 2025 – Present

• Strategic Event Leadership: Serve as a lead coordinator for high-profile District 1 initiatives, including the landmark 50 Years Vietnamese American Journey (3-day festival) and the upcoming U.S. Semiquincentennial (250 Year) Celebration.

• Contractual Oversight & Vendor Relations: Act as the primary liaison for lead organizers (O-Entertainment) and sub-vendors; rigorously monitor technical specifications, delivery timelines, and contractual compliance for all event facets.

• Brand Stewardship: Direct end-to-end creative production for multi-channel outreach, ensuring all digital and print assets maintain strict County branding integrity and government transparency standards.

• Merchandise & Collateral Design: Conceptualize and design all custom promotional merchandise for District 1, managing the transition from digital mockup to physical production to ensure high-quality, cost-effective community engagement tools.

• Multilateral Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strategic partnerships with County departments, elected officials, and community leaders to expand district-wide outreach and mission alignment.

GLIDEWELL DENTAL LABORATORY | Irvine, CA
Graphic Designer Specialist | June 2023 – June 2024

• Developed and executed creative design solutions for marketing and corporate materials, ensuring brand consistency across print and digital platforms. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality visual assets aligned with company objectives and timelines.

PATCHMD | Las Vegas, NV
Freelance Graphic Designer | June 2015 – Present

• Project Monitoring: Lead the lifecycle of major branding projects, ensuring all marketing collateral is
  completed on schedule and within brand guidelines.

• Strategic Design: Conceptualize and deliver visual content to drive brand awareness and consumer conversion across digital and print platforms.

YEBO GROUP | Irvine, CA
Senior Package Designer/Graphic Designer | Feb 2014 – Mar 2020

• Vendor Communication: Primary liaison to prepress teams and external vendors, ensuring all technical files met rigorous manufacturing specifications.

• Quality Control: Managed complex layout revisions, photo manipulation, and final proofing for high-volume print assets.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

• Working Wardrobes Annual Donor & Auction Contributor | www.workingwardrobes.org
  Donate original high-value artwork and professional paintings for annual auctions to support Southern California residents overcoming employment barriers.

• Vietnamese American Uniform Services Association (VAUSA) Lifetime Volunteer | www.wearevausa.org
  Support community service and engagement initiatives to honor those in uniform and uphold the organization’s non-profit mission.

• Bracken’s KitchenVolunteer Coordinator & Fundraising Lead | www.brackenskitchen.org
  Logistics: Orchestrated the delivery of food supplies to seniors and Veterans in Little Saigon during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Fiscal Management: Spearheaded the "30 Days of Hunger" campaign, successfully raising over $10,000.

• Walk for Vietnam Design Lead & Event Coordinator  | fountainvalleyrotary.org | fountainvalley.gov
  Collaborated with the City of Fountain Valley and Rotary Club to organize a large-scale fundraising walk; recognized by the LA Times for humanitarian impact.

SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES

• Administrative: Vendor Relationship Management (SRM), Contract Administration, Government Relations, Event Logistics.

• Technical: Expert-level Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office, Project Management Tools.

• Communication: Fully Bilingual (English/Vietnamese); experienced in high-pressure, public-facing government environments.

• Analytical: Budget oversight, problem resolution, and large-scale project planning.

EDUCATION

• BFA in Graphic Design & Interactive Design | Cal State University Fullerton | Cum Laude

• Personal Enrichment (Advertising) | Academy of Art University (AAU)

RECOGNITION & VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

• Women of Distinction 2025: Honored by the Orange County Board of Supervisors (District 1) for outstanding leadership and community impact.

• Academic Excellence & Resilience Awards (2021):

  • California State Assembly: Certificate of Recognition for outstanding academic achievement and graduating Cum Laude while overcoming unprecedented pandemic-era challenges.

  • City of Garden Grove: Certificate of Recognition for graduating Cum Laude from CSUF, honoring the achievement of overcoming significant challenges as a first-generation immigrant.

• Civic & Humanitarian Recognition:

  • City of Fountain Valley (2021): Distinguished Certificate of Recognition for dedicated volunteerism and leadership in city-wide community food distribution programs.

  • City of Fountain Valley: Official Recognition for sustained contributions and commitment to the enhancement of the local community.

• Community Leadership Trophies (2021 & 2023): Recognized by the Vietnamese American Uniformed Services Association (VAUSA) and the U.S. Space Force for exceptional volunteer support, generosity, and commitment to programs honoring those in uniform.