WHAT DO I DO WELL?    

Build brand experiences
Maintain brand systems
Solve problems with creativity
Articulate ideas through clear communication
Demonstrate resourcefulness and organization
Prioritize tasks efficiently
Brainstorm with an open mind
Experiment fearlessly
Make decisions with integrity
Collaborate with teammates
Pursue persistent growth mindset
Seek more sustainable alternatives
Write and edit content

where did i study?        

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design
Mass Communications Minor
Texas State University, May 2014
Studied Abroad: Florence, Italy; Summer 2012
Magna Cum Laude

how do i give back?   

Community Clean-Ups
May 2019 – Present
San Antonio, TX
Protecting the environment is really important to me, and I believe the best way to effect change is to set the right example and encourage others to do the right thing! In addition to making sustainable lifestyle changes, getting more involved in politics to vote in more environmentally-friendly policies, and raising awareness of environmental issues socially, I've also been cleaning up San Antonio on regular trash pick-up walks (with the help of family, friends, and my dog). Even though it's not my trash, it is my neighborhood, my city, my state, my country, and my planet. BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE!

Cat Attendant and Graphic Designer
June – August 2016
San Antonio Pets Alive!, San Antonio, TX
Cleaned cat cages
Provided fresh food and water
Designed collateral for adoption centers

Cat Caregiver
January – June 2015
Furry Friends Animal Rescue, Plano, TX
Cleaned cat cages
Provided fresh food and water
Posted adoptable cat pictures on social media

What experience do i have?

Visual Storyteller
June 2022 – Present
BTYcreative; San Antonio, TX
Designing print, digital, and environmental graphics
Crafting brand identities and executing existing brand systems
Ideating and presenting compelling campaign concepts
Communicating with clients and managing projects

Creative
June 2019 – May 2022
Parallel (formerly Creative Parc); San Antonio, TX
Pushing the envelope creatively
Designing print, digital, and environmental materials
Writing and editing content
Collaborating open-mindedly with teammates
Targeting diverse audiences in a variety of fields
Presenting work to and communicating with clients
Thriving as a remote employee in a virtual pandemic environment

  • (3) 2020 GOLD ADDYS — AAF-San Antonio
    Texas Ranger Whiskey - Shot from the Hip
    - Best Social Media Campaign
    - Best Cross Platform Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
    - Best Cross Platform Local/Regional/National Online or Interactive Campaign

  • 2021 SILVER ADDY — AAF-San Antonio
    Enchanted Rock Vodka
    Sales & Marketing - Packaging - Single Unit

  • 2021 BRONZE ADDY — AAF-San Antonio
    TDA - Texas Gulf Shrimp
    Sales & Marketing - Point of Purchase Campaign

  • 2021 BRONZE ADDY — AAF-San Antonio
    Root Causes Website
    Online/Interactive - Website - Consumer

Freelance Artist & Designer
May 2013 – Present
Cloud Nine Coffee
Tru Branding
City of San Antonio, Dept of Arts & Culture
City of San Antonio, World Heritage Office
Full Circle Preservation
Flux Consignment

Contract Graphic Designer
June 2019 – December 2019
Rackspace; San Antonio, TX
Designed Powerpoint and Keynote presentations for major events, keynote speakers, conference booth loops, customer-facing sales force pitch decks, and internal training
Developed visual system for Rackspace Service Blocks™
Assisted with run-of-show for major events, such as Global Open Book and Analyst Day
Collaborated with the Marketing department's creative team

Associate Director for Communication Design
Art Director, Gold & Blue magazine
Social Media Producer
September 2015 – May 2019
St. Mary's University; San Antonio, TX
Created print, digital, and environmental materials
Maintained brand guidelines via Learfield Licensing
Targeted a diverse audience (students, faculty, staff, alumni, community)
Coordinated with printers, vendors and photographers
Art directed Gold & Blue magazine
Managed the University's Pinterest account
Supervised junior designer and student assistant

  • Gold Award — 2018 Collegiate Advertising Awards
    Spring 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2018 issues of     Gold & Blue magazine
    Category: Publication External - Series

  • Gold Award — 2017 Collegiate Advertising Awards
    Fall 2017 inaugural issue of Gold & Blue Law Edition flipbook magazine
    Category: Publication External

  • 2nd Place — 2019 American Marketing Association-San Antonio
    The Defining Moment Advertising Campaign
    Category: Higher Education/K-12

  • 2nd Place — 2018 American Marketing Association-San Antonio
    The Defining Moment Comprehensive Campaign
    Category: Higher Education/K-12

Graphic Design Coordinator
June 2014 – June 2015
BARetc.; Plano, TX
Collaborated with BARetc creative team
Followed clients' brand guidelines
Created custom POS items for clients
Photographed for internal training materials
Improved structure and appearance of internal documents
Maintained a consistent social media identity