GRAPHIC DESIGN & ART DIRECTION

Resume

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