Christina Bueno

Bueno2395@yahoo.com | Lathrop, CA

Summary

Design artist with a B.F.A. in Graphic Design. Skilled in branding, packaging, typography, print production, and digital media. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with strong collaboration, adaptability, and leadership experience from a prior career as a U.S. Air Force medic. Passionate about crafting impactful visual communication in collaborative environments.

Education:

  • B.F.A. Graphic Design, CSU East Bay

  • A.A. General Studies, Allied American University – 2014 (Cum Laude)

  • A.A.S. Practical Nursing, Community College of the Air Force – 2013

Skills

Design & Software:

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Dimensions, Lightroom Classic)

  • Visual Communication & Conceptual Design

  • Typography, Color Theory, Layout & Information Design

  • Branding & Packaging Design

  • Print Production, Digital Printing, Photography & Image Editing

Professional:

  • Creative Problem-Solving

  • Collaboration & Teamwork in diverse, multidisciplinary environments

  • Excellent Written/Oral Communication

  • Project Management & Leadership

Professional Experience

United States Air Force – Combat Medic | Various Locations (2003–2018)

  • Delivered critical care in high-pressure environments with precision and accuracy.

  • Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams, including allied forces, demonstrating adaptability and collaboration.

  • Led training sessions and mentored junior personnel, strengthening instructional and communication skills.

  • Served as medical liaison for patient evacuations, managing logistics and documentation.

  • Developed training materials, building an early foundation in instructional and visual communication.

Projects

Editorial & Photography — KIDS Magazine | CSU East Bay, 2023

  • Produced a 46-page editorial magazine featuring original photography, sequencing, and layout design.

  • Photographs were selected for public use and featured on freeway billboards, social media campaigns, and the River Islands community website.

  • Directed visual storytelling through composition, pacing, and print production.

Brand Identity — Elysian Botanics | CSU East Bay, 2024

  • Developed a complete brand identity for an exclusive tropical plant house, including logo, color palette, typography, and brand guidelines.

  • Designed cohesive digital and print collateral, including packaging and branded merchandise.

  • Established a consistent visual system to support product presentation and customer experience.

Editorial Design & Brand System — SECOND Magazine | 2026

  • Designed and produced a full editorial publication exploring thrift culture, collecting, and object storytelling.

  • Developed an extended brand system including a curated thrift toolkit (canvas bag, measuring tape, printed guides) and branded apparel.

  • Created a cohesive visual identity bridging print, product design, and user experience.

Illustration & System Design — NASA Operational Patches | 2020–2026

  • Designed a series of mission-based patches over a five-year period, working within established visual constraints and evolving themes.

  • Maintained consistency across iterations while introducing new symbolic and compositional elements.

  • Demonstrated long-term project development, adaptability, and system-based thinking.