Throughout my design career, I always yearned for something more fulfilling and purposeful. I wanted to make a difference…
I am currently a student at Brookdale Community College as a respiratory therapist candidate. However, for the last 16 years I worked as a graphic designer. Seven years I spent art directing for the United States Army and afterwards for American National Insurance Company in Texas.
Throughout my design career, I always yearned for something more fulfilling and purposeful. I wanted to make a difference and wanted my work to be meaningful. This eagerness for a purpose followed me throughout my career, which inevitably made my time in corporate America feel empty. More than a decade passed and with each year my urge for a career change grew more intense. So, in 2019 I finally took a chance. After a lot of thought, I decided to go back to school and pursue a degree in respiratory therapy.
Why respiratory therapy? Because it saves lives. Patients in intensive care units and emergency rooms often develop breathing complications with some losing their lives because of respiratory issues rather than the illness that led to their hospitalization. If I can help someone breathe, I can help save lives.
General Work Experience
2004-Present
B2B and B2C marketing. Client relations, worked closely with different business areas to plan, budget, and oversee projects. Also responsible for managing timelines and production. Required excellent social skills, great attention to detail, multi-tasking, and ability to work in a team setting with management, inner department, and clients.
2000-2004
Administration. Responsible for handling front office reception and clerical duties at hotel's front desk, including greeting guests, answering phones, handling inquiries, and sorting and distributing mail. Most importantly, responsible for improving guest experience and satisfaction during their stay.
1996-2000