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״I bring a hands-on leadership approach that blends strong foundational processes with creativity, fosters team success through empathy and mentorship, and leverages new technologies to deliver impactful results.״
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Hello & Welcome!

I'm Diana! I have over 20 years of hands-on design experience and I'm a creative professional who’s always excited to meet new teams and bring new ideas to life.

 

Originally from Los Angeles, I now call the San Francisco Bay Area home. When I'm not immersed in work, you’ll likely find me exploring the best foodie hot-spots with family and friends, checking out local art shows, or enjoying a live theatre music performance.

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My Approach to Creative Leadership

When I think about my approach to creative leadership, it all comes down to one core belief: the best work happens when people are empowered to do their best work. That starts with setting a strong foundation: clear direction, organized assets, and an environment where expectations are understood from the very start.

 

I’m someone who is deeply involved in every step of the creative process. I’m not there just to oversee things—I’m there to be in the mix, working alongside my team to make sure they feel supported, encouraged, and clear about what needs to be done.

 

I also believe in staying ahead of the curve with emerging tools like AI, which can be a game-changer when it comes to breaking through creative blocks or improving efficiency. But no matter what technology we have at our disposal, it’s the human element — the originality, the style, the individuality, that breathes life into everything we create.

 

Ultimately, what I bring is a mindset that combines clarity with creativity, organization with innovation, and support with freedom. I don’t just want to get the job done, I want to help build a team culture that celebrates individuality, fosters growth, and produces work that is both inspiring and impactful.

Education
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, (BA) Degree in Studio Art

College of Communication & Fine Arts

Emphasis on Computer Graphics & Design, Minor in Art History

Featured Gallery Exhibits at the LMU Laband Art Gallery

UCLA Extension

West Los Angeles, CA

Entertainment Studies in Film, Television & Digital Media

Studied Pre & Post Production including courses in After Effects & Independent Film Making

Study Abroad Program

US accredited art university specializing in studio art, photography, fine arts and design.

Included courses on fine art, art history, color theory, design, painting, lighting, logo iconography, and renaissance history.

Clients
Clients
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Awards
Awards

16  Hermes Creative Awards

•    Telly Awards

•  8   MarCom Awards

•  5   Communicator Awards 

•  4   AVA Digital Awards

•  3   Media Achievement Awards 

•  4   W3 Awards

•  2   Summit, (MEA) Awards 

•  1   Webby Award

•  1   Davey Award

Skills
SKILLS
Software Skills
Design Capabilities
Interpersonal Skills
Fluent:
• Adobe Photoshop CC 2024
• Adobe InDesign CC
• Adobe Illustrator CC
• Adobe Bridge
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Adobe Camera Raw

• Microsoft Word, Excel
• Microsoft Power Point

• Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD


Working Knowledge:
• Adobe After Effects & Premiere
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InVision, Principle
• Workfront Project Management
• Jira, Asana
• integrated design/generative AI
• corporate identity/branding
• vibe books/style guides/GAMs
• website design/web skins
• infographics/one sheets
• responsive/parallax/mobile
• eMail/SMS/eNewsletter layouts
• Photography shot lists/art direction
• retouching/digital compositing
• video storyboarding
3-D renderings/visual merchandising
• digital/animated ad banners
• desktop wallpapers/icons
• print design/pre-production
• packaging design/visual mock-ups
• web skins/wireframes
• SEO optimization

• creative direction
• design direction
• leadership/management
• inspirational mentorship
• conceptual problem solver
• strategist
• focused/deadline driven
• self-starter/trend aware
• resilient/flexible
• client-facing/client centered
• product lead/asset management
• multi-tasker/proactive
• deadline driven/accountable
• efficient/organized
• works well under pressure
• ethical/accountable
• bilingual (fluent in Spanish)

diana banuelos

Oakland / San Francisco Bay Area, California
phone: 310.699.7203

 

email: dianaramirez@yahoo.com
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