Education
The University of Texas at Austin
08.2012–12.2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design
The University of Texas at Austin
08.2012–12.2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design
Texas A&M University — Corpus Christi
08.2010–05.2012
Experience
Lead Graphic Designer
11.2024–Present; Seattle, WA
Henry Art Gallery / Henry Museum of Contemporary Art
11.2024–Present; Seattle, WA
Henry Art Gallery / Henry Museum of Contemporary Art
» Maintained high design standards for simultaneous projects that respected and uplifted exhibiting artists’ visions and work through research and collaboration across departmental teams
» Managed publication designs in collaboration with Curatorial team developing detailed timelines from concept, design, feedback submission of book mechanicals to vendors
» Presented design concepts for each exhibition, providing strong rationale and strategy working closely and flexibly with stakeholders throughout the creative feedback process
» Played an integral role in the Centennial Year Rebrand, contributing to the overall design and aesthetic, exploring use cases, and championing brand standards across a wide range of print and digital assets
» Collaborated closely with the Director, Head of Communications, and Development to produce cohesive, in-brand, easily digestible, and creative presentations
» Coordinated with the department head to manage and maintain freelance designers within rolling project timelines
» Optimized design identities to work in a variety of use cases such as environmental design, posters, digital e-newsletters, social media posts and reels, print publications, direct mailing, digital and print advertisements, and bespoke event invitations
Senior Graphic Designer
01.2022–Present; Austin, TX
State Preservation Board | The Bullock Texas State Museum
01.2022–Present; Austin, TX
State Preservation Board | The Bullock Texas State Museum
» Led the design of special exhibitions and their assets, ensuring consistent alignment with the museum’s brand and mission
» Managed and supervised design team on complex projects, overseeing budgets and shifting priorities to maintain high standards
» Ideated, sketched, and illustrated bespoke design elements
» Coordinated with vendors to ensure production accuracy and cost-effectiveness, meeting project requirements and deadlines
» Focused on accessibility and inclusivity by adopting a visitor-first approach in design, research, and implementation with a commitment to diversity
» Developed award-winning and impactful print and digital marketing materials to boost engagement and visibility, including posters, print and digital ad campaigns, social media content, billboards, flyers, brochures, website banners, presentations, videos, email marketing, multimedia content, and direct mailers
» Stayed informed on design, social media, museum, and accessibility trends to incorporate best practices and innovative solutions
Book Designer Intern → Senior Designer → Creative Director
01.2015–01.2022; Austin, TX
Weeva
01.2015–01.2022; Austin, TX
Weeva
» Managed projects from start to finish, ensuring creative and quality standards were met based on design briefs and client feedback
» Utilized problem-solving skills to design multi-volume books, maintaining visual consistency within budget, feedback, and contractual stipulations
» Created efficient design with advanced InDesign techniques such as scripting
» Set priorities and delegated tasks among a diverse team of team members and interns, leveraging their strengths to achieve project goals and support their professional growth
» Designed covers and interiors for family and personal history, corporate culture, trade, art, and children’s books, utilizing knowledge of typography, color, and design theory
» Improved templates to reduce production time and enhance efficiency throughout the design process
» Designed and conceptualized multi-language books
Volunteer
President, Programs Coordinator, Designer
07.2021–2022; Corpus Christi, TX
The Traveling Library CCTX — Non-profit
07.2021–2022; Corpus Christi, TX
The Traveling Library CCTX — Non-profit
» Designed brand identity to be cohesive across all platforms.
» Maintained website.
» Designed print, digital, and promotional media.
Awards
2023 Mitchell A. Wilder Publication Design
Gold | Hilos de Tradición: Dresses of Mexico for marketing, posters, and secondary materials
2023 Mitchell A. Wilder Publication Design
Gold | Hilos de Tradición: Dresses of Mexico for marketing, posters, and secondary materials
2024 Mitchell A. Wilder Publication Design
Gold | Sharks Member Reception Invitation
Bronze | The Kelley Art Collection Now on View Poster
Exhibitions
Sacred Spaces
2025 Group Exhibition
The Flower Shop | Brownsville, TX
Sacred Spaces
2025 Group Exhibition
The Flower Shop | Brownsville, TX
Por Siempre 2
2023 Group Exhibition
Produce Gallery | Corpus Christi, TX
2023 Group Exhibition
Produce Gallery | Corpus Christi, TX
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Fluent in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Bridge, Acrobat, CC Libraries;
Intermediate in Premiere and After Effects, Lightroom
Microsoft
Fluent in Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
Fluent in Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
HTML + CSS
Intermediate
Intermediate
Google Workplace
Fluent in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drive organizationProject Management
Trello, Smartsheets, Basecamp, Collaboration, Time-Management, Organization
Fluent in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Drive organizationProject Management
Trello, Smartsheets, Basecamp, Collaboration, Time-Management, Organization
Procrete, Figma, File Organization, Trello, Smartsheets, Basecamp, Asana, MacOS, Windows, HTML, CSS, ePubs, Organization, Time Management, Problem-solving