EXPERIENCE
YMCA of Austin
September 2015 – Current
Graphic Designer/ Art Director
Directed photoshoots, videoshoots and website redesign.
Led creative brainstorms and project planning meetings.
Trained and mentored creative staff across nine locations.
Established project management standards for multiple departments.
Created all manner of design for print, digital, social media, special events and apparel.
Managed production of print collateral and promotional items.
Collaborated with organizational leaders to help grow membership, drive program registration and increase fundraising.
Freelance
December 2013 – Current
Graphic Designer
Designed a wide range of deliverables for various retail, tech and non-profit clients.
Worked with clients to clearly define and meet objectives, timelines and budgets.
Bicycle Sport Shop
May 2009 – December 2013
Graphic Designer
Conceptualized and created integrated campaigns from start to finish.
Designed, developed and maintained company and special event websites.
Created all manner of design for print, digital, in-store, special events and apparel.
Followed vendor and partner organization brand guidelines.
Established company brand guidelines.
Directed photoshoots and videoshoots.
Ranch Road Design & Printing
April 2008 – January 2009
Graphic Designer, Print Production Assistant, Intern
Worked with clients and senior designers to create original logos and print collateral.
Supported production manager to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards.
Aided senior design team with design, research, asset gathering and file management.
EDUCATION
Texas State University
Bachelors: Advertising
Minor: Business
SKILLS
Adaptability
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Art direction
Brand identity design
Collaboration
Communication
Copywriting
CSS
Design thinking
Empathy
File management
HTML
Layout design
Leadership
Organization
Presentation
Print design
Problem solving
Project management
Research
Self motivation
Time management
Typography
RECOGNITION
Winner-
2017 General Assembly
Social Impact Create-A-Thon