EXPERIENCE

Senior Graphic Designer, Integrated Marketing Communications, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
2022-Present

Designing various print and digital materials for departments and associations across campus. Project management, leading production meetings in-person and via Zoom, working with clients via email and phone. Collaborating with video and photography team members in Marketing & Communications. Lead designer for interior design concepts at the Recreational Sports Center on campus. Working extensively with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Graphic Designer Associate, Crowley Signs & Graphics Inc., Houston, TX
2021-2022

Translated client needs and branding strategies into design strategies, pitched design concepts to clients, designed visual concepts using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Operated large format latex and UV printers, laminators, and a laser cutter. Installed vinyl graphics on buildings and vehicles.

Teaching Fellow, School of Art, University of Houston, Houston, TX
2020-2021

Taught ART 1301 Fundamentals of Drawing & ART 1304 Fundamentals of Painting to undergraduate art majors and non-art majors. Delivered instruction remotely via Microsoft Teams and Blackboard due to university-wide COVID-19 restrictions. Introduced students to the materials and processes of drawing and painting.

Instructional Assistant, Arts & Technology Center, University of Houston, Houston, TX
2019-2020

Helped students complete digital printing projects and troubleshoot issues with technology. Proficient in the use of the Helix Laser Cutter, large-format photo printers, vinyl cutters, paper cutters, a sublimation heat press, lamination press, book binder, and a 3D printer. Worked with graphic files using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.

Middle School Art Teacher, Assistant Golf Coach, All Saints Episcopal School, Tyler, TX
2017-2019

Introduced students to many types of art-making processes. Taught an animation elective class to 7th and 8th grade students using Blender. Assistant coach of the high school golf team and the head coach for the middle school golf team.