Marcela C. Hou

Marcela C. Hou has a diverse work experience in the field of graphic design and production. Marcela C. started their career at GemSpot, Inc. in 2007, where they worked as a Graphic Designer and Production Artist. During their time there, they managed schedules and project planning, created concepts for various marketing materials, and collaborated closely with clients.

In 2009, Marcela took on freelance work as a Graphic Designer and Production Artist. Marcela C. designed event posters for clients such as California State University Fullerton and assisted web and mobile app designers in creating assets for the pharmaceutical industry. Marcela C. also helped with page layouts for an online wedding magazine.

In 2013, Marcela joined Villa Real Estate as a Graphic Designer and Production Artist. Marcela C. worked in-house with real estate agents to create marketing collateral, including flyers, brochures, direct mailers, and print advertisements. Marcela C. made layout decisions following the company's branding guidelines and prepared files for print.

Most recently, Marcela worked at Fringe Studio LLC, starting in 2017. Marcela C. initially held the role of Graphic Designer, where they conceptualized and contributed to the development of stationery and gift collections for multiple retailers. Marcela C. worked individually or as part of a team and collaborated with production designers to prepare artwork. Later on, Marcela took on the role of Art Director in July 2022, overseeing projects and continuing their involvement in package creation and design for various products.

In summary, Marcela C. Hou's work experience showcases their expertise in graphic design, production, collaboration, and project management across various industries.

Marcela C. Hou pursued their education in graphic design, starting with an Associate of Arts degree in Art & Design with a specialization in Graphic Design at Cerritos College from 2003 to 2007. Marcela C. later obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Graphic Design from California State University, Fullerton, spanning from 2008 to 2011.

In addition, Marcela has gained several certifications related to project management. Marcela C. obtained the "Google Project Management: Specialization" and "Google Project Management Certificate" from Coursera in December 2022. Prior to that, they completed courses such as "Project Execution: Running the Project," "Project Planning: Putting It All Together," and "Foundations of Project Management" in 2022 and 2021.

It should be noted that one certification, "Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project," does not have documented completion details.