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With creativity running through my veins, it is only natural that I am always drawn to anything that oozes inspiration. The greatest thing about inspiration is that it can come from anywhere, and with focus it can bring amazing creations to life. By having a plethora of creative projects juggling at once, I'm constantly tapping into creative waters and re-fueling my artistic juices with new supplies of color, form and composition.
When I design, I unify the composition as if writing a story. When I write, I add rhythm
and musicality. When I cook, I paint the plate with color. Well-rounded artists understand, you can't just do one 'thing' because one thought inspires another and you never know where and when the right one will fit. With all this variety it's up to you to make your mark by creating a signature style. I believe balance, flexibility and strength are key elements to everything in life.
Leatrice Eiseman, International Color Expert, Author and Executive Director of Pantone with Mia Temple, Creative Motivator and Founder at the completion of the Color Design 2018 Course.
DESIGN LIKES
• color! • command-z • offset printing • Eurostile and Myriad Pro • logo development • great paper stock • PMS SC: 3145, 5405, 368, 3262 and 186 • clean .ai files • classic & custom designs • ample margins and...
white space
PLAY TIME
• family • outdoor activities • yoga • insta blogging @miaoozes • painting & drawing • photography • creative writing • cooking
Mia lives on the Central Coast of California and is a full-time single mother to her three wonderful children and a fun loving boxer dog.
resume
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pro stuff
CURRENT ROLES
Founder & Creative Motivator
Ooze Studio, 3 years
Director of Events & Creative
Advanced Onion, 10 years
PAST ROLES
Head Art Docent, Consultant to the Board and PTC Vice President
Skyridge Elementary, 2.5 years
Director of Marketing and Events,
Tech Regiment, 7 years
Chief Executive Officer
Axidome, LLC, 4 years
Creative Director / Owner,
Project Temple, 14+ years
Production and Accounts Coordinator
Epicenter Advertising, 1 year
Prada and Burberry Specialist; Sales Associate all Departments; Buyer; Visual Merchandising and Trunk Show Model
Saks 5th Avenue, 3.5 years
PR Consultant
Zing LTD, Sydney Australia, 1 year
Graphic Design Assistant and Administrator
Nina Temple Design, 6 years
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
16 years - Creative Direction
25+ years - Graphic Design
9 years - Social Media for Business
8 years - Event Coordination & Execution
7+ years - Advertising & Public Relations
15+ years - Fashion Retail & Merchandising / Client Care
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Branding and Corporate Identity
Graphic Design
Production Art
Electronic Marketing
Tradeshow Designs
Promotional Materials
Copywriting / Tagline Creation
Website Design and Development
Print Collateral
Competitive Market Research
Image and Font Research
Event Coordination and Execution
Music Production for Web and Video
EDUCATION
Color Design Course 2018 - Accredited Certificate of Completion from Leatrice Eiseman, Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training
The Psychology of Color Symbolism -
Accredited Certificate of Completion from Color Matters with Professor Jill Morton
San Diego State University:
Completed coursework for a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Design, Emphasis in Textile Design and Painting; with extensive Psychology courses; 2005
Monterey Peninsula College:
Graduated with Dean's Honors with an Associates in Sciences in General Education