Meet Karola Morales

# Meet Karola Morales: Bringing Cross-Cultural Design Perspective to Our Newport Team

We're excited to welcome **Karola Morales** as the newest Account Manager for our Newport office. With her extensive background in commercial design and project management, plus a unique cross-cultural perspective that spans from Guatemala to Long Beach, Karola brings fresh insights to our growing team.

## From Senior Designer to Account Manager

Karola joins us from Total Corporate Solutions, where she served as Senior Designer and Project Manager. This dual role gave her a comprehensive understanding of both the creative and operational sides of commercial design projects—experience that translates perfectly to account management.

"I look forward to growing more within this industry with a company that everyone knows as a leader," Karola shares. "I hope to bring my proactive attitude and build strong team relationships to help each other succeed."

## Life Beyond the Office

When she's not managing client relationships, you'll likely find Karola cheering from the sidelines at her 14-year-old daughter's softball games. Her daughter plays on both a travel team (16U) and her high school JV team, keeping weekends busy with tournaments and games across Southern California.

Family clearly drives Karola's motivation. One of her favorite recent memories involves her two-year-old daughter performing an impromptu dance to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies" at the veterinarian's office, complete with requests to "aver mommy, aver mommy" (let me see, mommy) to watch the video replay.

## Local Recommendations Worth Noting

As someone who appreciates both her adopted home and cultural roots, Karola offers thoughtful recommendations for visitors to Long Beach: **Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens**. For those venturing to her homeland of Guatemala, she suggests the charming town of **San Juan La Laguna, Solola**—a destination that speaks to her appreciation for authentic, culturally rich experiences.

## A Philosophy That Drives Success

Karola's approach to challenges reflects the resilience that commercial design professionals need: "Everything happens for a reason in life, and when something goes wrong and it hurts you, take that pain and learn to become a better person and help those who are going through the same experience."

This perspective, combined with her technical expertise and bilingual capabilities, positions her well to connect with our diverse client base and support team members facing project challenges.

## Quick Facts About Karola

- **Hometown:** Guatemala (now lives in Long Beach) - **Previous Role:** Senior Designer/Project Manager at Total Corporate Solutions - **Weekend Activity:** Traveling to softball tournaments - **Favorite Snack:** Any kind of chocolate - **Sports Teams:** Raiders and LA Dodgers - **Core Value:** Turning challenges into growth opportunities

We're confident that Karola's combination of design experience, project management skills, and collaborative spirit will strengthen our Newport team's ability to deliver exceptional results for our commercial clients. Her cross-cultural perspective and family-centered approach to work-life balance also reflect the values that make our workplace culture thrive.

Welcome to the Tangram family, Karola!