About Me
Prior to starting my career in Design, I was a senior auditor for PwC where I led audit teams and had constant interaction with clients. As time went by, I decided that the time had come to follow my passion, so I embarked on my adventure at Portfolio Center. There I gained my knowledge in Design with a minor in Web Design. The classes ranged from web design, coding, to advanced package design, branding and book design. At the same time I attended school I had the wonderful opportunity to intern at Neenah Paper for six months. There I acquired experience in designing deliverables that would increase the interest in fine papers and packaging solutions.
After graduation I landed a job at The Partnership where I produced work for billion dollar companies like Coca-Cola and NCR. During this time I also attended a Masters Workshop in Italy with the amazing Louise Fili, Steven Heller, and Lita Talarico! As I accepted freelance work, it started to take most of my time and Dio Jensen Design (DJD) was born!
After a very unconventional switch in careers, I am living the dream. Not only do I get to work on design, I also get to teach it: I am design instructor at Miami Ad School. I also am the co-president of the AIGA Atlanta Chapter, and a co-founder of AIGA Unidos.
Experience
Portfolio Center @ M.AD - Educator (2020 - present)
I was invited to teach at Portfolio Center @ Miami AdSchool. It truly has been a wonderful experience giving back to our design community by helping future designers find their spark. It also gave me the opportunity to teach at Furman University in their Master of Arts in Strategic Design program.
Dio Jensen Design - Freelance (2018-Present)
One freelance job led to another and now I'm happily providing my services as Dio Jensen Design.
The Partnership - Graphic Designer (2017)
Designed print (billboards, flyers, stationary, signs, etc.) and digital deliverables (social media ads, newsletters, e-mail blasts, gifs, banners, etc.) for different clients such as NCR, Cousins Properties, Coca-Cola, Ferrari Maserati of Atlanta, The Outlet Resource Group, and others.
Neenah Paper - Design Intern (2016)
Designed logos, posters, manuals, postcards, web banners, and stationary with the objective of increasing sales of fine paper and packaging solutions. Reported directly to the Art Director.
PwC - Senior Auditor (2011 - 2014)
Promoted from Staff Auditor to Senior Auditor in 2013. Led asset management audits and employee benefit plans. Actively managed client communications and evaluated team performance. Coached and mentored associates.
Education
School of Visual Arts (2017)
SVA 2017 Summer Masters Workshop in Italy
with Louise Fili, Steven Heller, and Lita Talarico
Portfolio Center (2015 - 2016)
Graduate Studies in Design with a Minor in Web Design
Kennesaw State University (2015 - 2016)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Finance – GPA 3.94/4.00
Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, AfterEffects, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, User Experience Design, Publications, Packaging Design, Typography, Book Design, Branding, Logo Design, Environmental Design, Prototyping, Illustration.
Achievements and Awards
Certified Public Accountant license, State of Georgia 2013
GDUSA 2020 Responsible Designers to Watch
Graphis New Talent 2017 - Silver Award
Atlanta ADDYs 2017 - Student Silver Award
Graphis New Talent 2017 - Merit
Languages
Fluent: English, Spanish
Basic: French
Enrichments
Traveling, Food, Music, Violin, Crafts, Painting, Illustration, NFL Falcons fan
Non-Profit Work
AIGA Atlanta Board Co-President 2020-2022
AIGA Atlanta Board Treasurer 2019-2021
AIGA Atlanta Board Secretary 2017-2019
