WORK EXPERIENCE
Aquasure USA
As a Senior Graphic Designer at Aquasure USA, I have been responsible for managing various creative projects while ensuring brand consistency and quality.
Oversaw the development and maintenance of the company's brand identity and style guide, ensuring consistency across all marketing and communication channels.
Led the redesign of the company's product user guides and retail packaging, resulting in a 30% reduction in customer complaints.
Conducted photo shoots for new product launches and developed product photography guidelines, resulting in a 40% improvement in product presentation on the company website.
Managed a team of junior designers and provided mentorship, training, and feedback to help them develop their skills and achieve their career goals.
316 Publishing
Starting as an intern at 316 Publishing, I gained hands-on experience and eventually grew into the role of a full-time Graphic Designer. I collaborated with the editorial team to create compelling layouts, cover designs, and advertisements that effectively communicated the publisher's message.
Designed and executed email marketing campaigns that resulted in a significant increase in website traffic and sales.
Created social media content, planned and scheduled monthly calendars, and collaborated with the Marketing Manager to run targeted ads.
Managed and organized photography sessions, video recording/editing schedules, and the creation of brand-driven designs for new product ad campaigns.
Collaborated with the art director, copywriter, and design team to create branded products that met customers desired specifications.
Produced computer-generated mock-ups, infographics, and video presentations for weekly marketing meetings.
Supervised and trained new graphic designers, assigned work, and tracked progress to ensure timely project delivery.
EDUCATION
Academy of Art University 2019-24
Master's Degree, Graphic Design & Digital MediaMaster's
Pacific Union College
2014-16 | Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Studies
Pacific Union College 2014-16
Associate’s Degree, Graphic Design
PUBLICATIONS
Floating bird nests provide resources for wildlife: ecological roles of vertebrates using Aechmophorus grebe nests at Clear Lake, California | Wetlands Ecology and Management · Oct 8, 2018
Nocturnal courtship, copulation, and egg-laying in the western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) and Clark’s grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) | Journal of Ethology · Oct 1, 2017
Wild Flowers of Pacific Union College | Pacific Union College Dec 15, 2016
Flowers: A Journey Through the Wilderness of Northern California | Blurb · Apr 26, 2016
PRESS
https://blog.puc.edu/2017/08/14/alumni-profile-manny-peralta/