Christina Bueno

Bueno2395@yahoo.com | Lathrop, CA

Summary

Graphic designer with a B.F.A. in Graphic Design specializing in branding, editorial design, packaging, typography, and print production. Experienced in developing projects from concept through final production using Adobe Creative Suite. Former United States Air Force medic bringing strong problem-solving, collaboration, organization, and attention to detail into every design project. Passionate about creating thoughtful visual systems that communicate clearly and translate successfully into physical products.

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 – 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.