Production Specialist

iPub Cloud International (Remote)

July 2025 - Present

● Design book covers, typeset book interiors, implement detailed page corrections, and prepare and integrate artwork from other illustrators.

● Prepare clean, print-ready files and produce validated, reflowable eBooks using InDesign.

● Upload files and metadata to Ingram Spark, KDP, Draft2Digital, VitalSource, and other platforms.

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Book Designer - Freelance

Luis F. Ramos Design, Portland, OR

Sep 2023 - Present

● Design covers, dust jackets, book interiors, reflowable eBooks, and prepare print-ready files specifically for KDP.

● Collaborate closely with publishers to create books tailored to their brands and style guides.

● Create social media collateral, ads, marketing materials, and other supplemental book branding assets.

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Project Lead Spanish Translator - Contract

Friendzy, Portland, OR

Jan 2023 - May 2025

● Proofread, copyedited, and translated K–12 and early education character curricula into Spanish.

● Designed and typeset workbooks and teaching guides using Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.

● Organized, maintained, and archived all design assets throughout Dropbox, Google Drive, and Friendzy’s online teacher portal (HTML).

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Graphic Design Intern

Red Hen Press, Pasadena, CA (Remote)

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

● Designed covers, interior layouts, dust jacket mechanicals, from concepts to fully realized, print-ready products.

● Preflighted InDesign files, prepared PDF templates for various offset printers, and proofread eBooks.

● Performed clerical tasks, such as managing design assets, naming and archiving files, scheduling, and data entry.

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Book Project Manager

Ooligan Press, Portland, OR

Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

● Managed production timelines and marketing plans for multiple book projects, researching metadata, BISACs, keywords for SEO, and niche audiences.

● Directed teams in creating marketing and promotional content on various social media platforms and online avenues.

● Coordinated book launches, author interviews, virtual book signings, and edited video promos with Premiere Pro.

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Senior Bookseller

Barnes & Noble, Portland, OR

Dec 2019 - Feb 2023

● Delivered exceptional customer service by recommending titles, resolving issues, and promoting store programs to drive sales.

● Supported store operations through opening/closing duties, cash handling, and adherence to company policies.

● Coordinated in-store events such as author signings, book clubs, and storytimes, ensuring smooth execution and customer engagement.