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
Senior Graphic Designer
01.2022–Present; Austin, TX
State Preservation Board | The Bullock Texas State Museum
Senior Graphic Designer
01.2022–Present; Austin, TX
State Preservation Board | The Bullock Texas State Museum
» Lead Special Exhibits Designer, working closely with marketing, education teams, and external stakeholders to conceptualize and design exhibits’ graphic identity, didactic labels, marketing, educational materials, publications, and environmental design
» Worked closely with vendors to ensure accurate and budget-friendly production of museum and exhibit assets
» Conscientious of the exhibits’ budgets, timelines, and evolving priorities while managing high-stake projects simultaneously
» Prioritized human-centered, diverse, and accessible designs
» Developed award-winning marketing campaigns and collateral spanning posters, flyers, brochures, print and digital ads, social media, video, and direct mailers in collaboration with the marketing team and other stakeholders
» Collaborated with media specialist to design and implement animated IMAX bumpers and digital signage
» Maintained close collaboration and communication with the Creative Director, Museum Director, and stakeholders to ensure concepts and designs aligned with the museum’s mission and brand identity
» Kept up-to-date with current design, social media, museum, and accessibility trends
» Conceptualized and illustrated mascots for Little Texans and the IMAX theater
» Worked closely with vendors to ensure accurate and budget-friendly production of museum and exhibit assets
» Conscientious of the exhibits’ budgets, timelines, and evolving priorities while managing high-stake projects simultaneously
» Prioritized human-centered, diverse, and accessible designs
» Developed award-winning marketing campaigns and collateral spanning posters, flyers, brochures, print and digital ads, social media, video, and direct mailers in collaboration with the marketing team and other stakeholders
» Collaborated with media specialist to design and implement animated IMAX bumpers and digital signage
» Maintained close collaboration and communication with the Creative Director, Museum Director, and stakeholders to ensure concepts and designs aligned with the museum’s mission and brand identity
» Kept up-to-date with current design, social media, museum, and accessibility trends
» Conceptualized and illustrated mascots for Little Texans and the IMAX theater
Art Director + Senior Designer
06.2020–01.2022; Austin, TX
Weeva
06.2020–01.2022; Austin, TX
Weeva
» Oversaw multiple simultaneous projects from start to finish, ensuring client creative direction and high standards were met according to design brief specifications and feedback
» Conceptualized and designed multi-volume books to be consistent in visual language within the budget
» Created efficient design systems utilizing advanced InDesign techniques and scripting
» Set priorities, allowing projects to be efficiently divided among team and interns to fit their strong suits and help them grow
» Conceptualized and designed multi-volume books to be consistent in visual language within the budget
» Created efficient design systems utilizing advanced InDesign techniques and scripting
» Set priorities, allowing projects to be efficiently divided among team and interns to fit their strong suits and help them grow
Lead Book Designer
01.2016–05.2020; Austin, TX
Weeva
» Worked closely with clients to create project scopes, timelines, and design goals
» Conceptualized and designed book covers, interiors, promotional print media, and online marketing campaigns
» Collaborated with marketing team to create and maintain Amazon store and brand identity
» Utilized knowledge of HTML & CSS to design eBooks for Amazon distribution
» Conceptualized and designed book covers, interiors, promotional print media, and online marketing campaigns
» Collaborated with marketing team to create and maintain Amazon store and brand identity
» Utilized knowledge of HTML & CSS to design eBooks for Amazon distribution
Book Design Intern
05.2015–12.2015; Austin, TX
Weeva
05.2015–12.2015; Austin, TX
Weeva
» Enhanced existing templates to reduce production time
» Designed and conceptualized multi-language books
» Expanded designs to accommodate the visually impaired
» Designed and conceptualized multi-language books
» Expanded designs to accommodate the visually impaired
Volunteer
Engagement, Accessibility, and Advocacy Committee (formally DEIA Committee)
01.2022–Present; Austin, TX
Bullock Museum
01.2022–Present; Austin, TX
Bullock Museum
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.
» 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
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Fluent in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Intermediate in Premiere and After Effects
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 organization
Fluent in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets,
and Drive organization
MacOS + Windows
Project Management
Trello, Smartsheets, Basecamp
Trello, Smartsheets, Basecamp
Collaboration, Time-Management, Organization