Zoyla Pinacho
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented design coordinator with extensive experience in event styling and visual storytelling. Skilled in space planning and color palette development, contributing to successful café designs and pop-up markets. Proficient in managing logistics and client interactions, facilitating effective project delivery. Focused on creating engaging spaces that merge aesthetic appeal with practical functionality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Comunidad & Co. Market Pop-Up
05.2025 - Current
- - Curated twice-monthly community pop-up events featuring 15–20 local vendors.
- - Designed event layouts, signage, and color themes to create a warm, cohesive atmosphere.
- - Oversaw booth coordination, lighting, and overall aesthetic presentation to enhance community visibility.
- - Produced digital content, photos, and promotional visuals for branding and social media.
Co-Owner & Supervisor
Gio’s Café
01.2024 - Current
- - Collaborated with architects and engineers on café build-out design including wall color, lighting, furniture, materials, and overall spatial flow.
- - Oversaw furniture and fixture selection, material sourcing, and color palette development.
- - Designed interior vignettes and merchandise displays aligned with the café’s cultural and community-focused brand.
- - Supervised seasonal visual updates and coordinated community events to enhance customer engagement.
Event & Design Director
Zoyla & Company, LLC
10.2021 - Current
- - Conceptualized and executed over 50+ events blending color harmony, texture, and layout to achieve each client’s aesthetic vision.
- - Designed décor, floral arrangements, and custom installations for weddings, birthdays, and themed events.
- - Managed design budgets, vendor sourcing, timelines, and on-site styling logistics.
- - Created cohesive visual concepts and digital mockups using Canva and hands-on staging techniques.
Private Nanny / Caregiver
Private Nanny / Caregiver
01.2010 - Current
- - Provided full-time childcare and educational support for multiple families.
- - Fostered nurturing, organized environments and coordinated creative activities focused on development and enrichment.
Spanish Educator
Maria Regina School
08.2016 - 07.2025
- - Designed vibrant classroom environments and bulletin boards that supported creative learning and cultural appreciation.
- - Developed lesson plans integrating art, culture, and storytelling to enhance engagement.
- - Demonstrated strong organizational and leadership skills through classroom management and curriculum design.
Education
M.A. - Romantic Languages – Spanish
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LAB.A. - Theater and Spanish, Minor in Latin American Cultural Studies
University of Montevallo
AL05.2016
A.A. - Motion Pictures and Television
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA05.2010
Skills
- Space layout planning
- Mood board development with color theory
- Sourcing materials and furniture
- Staging with styling techniques
- Coordinating vendors with budget oversight
- Managing projects with scheduling expertise
- Visual merchandising for brand identity
- Canva proficiency for design tasks
- Communication in client relations
- Bilingual proficiency: English/Spanish
- Designing floral arrangements with styling focus
- Cultural design for community engagement
- Expertise in visual merchandising strategies
- CPR certification along with first aid training
- Visual Merchandising
Timeline
Creative Director
Comunidad & Co. Market Pop-Up
05.2025 - Current
Co-Owner & Supervisor
Gio’s Café
01.2024 - Current
Event & Design Director
Zoyla & Company, LLC
10.2021 - Current
Spanish Educator
Maria Regina School
08.2016 - 07.2025
Private Nanny / Caregiver
Private Nanny / Caregiver
01.2010 - Current
M.A. - Romantic Languages – Spanish
University of New Orleans
B.A. - Theater and Spanish, Minor in Latin American Cultural Studies
University of Montevallo
A.A. - Motion Pictures and Television
Academy of Art University