résumé

 

 

Brand + Graphic Designer | Freelance

March 2017Present

Creating brands and identities in parallel with Unhinged Interior Design Studio, curating delightful experiences for commercial businesses and start-ups

Visual Designer + UI/UX | Thinktiv

September 2017March 2018

Creating brand & identity systems for innovative start-ups, advertisements curated for digital spaces, as well as, involved UI/UX design throughout all phases

Production Artist | Snap Kitchen

September 2016September 2017

Working alongside the in-house digital team creating items for consumer products in both print and digital format; learning how to keep a brand identity consistent across all integrations

Mentorship | David Kampa

July 2016—Present

One-year mentorship with David Kampa, Design Director at McGarrah Jessee. Had the opportunity to see high-level brand development and gained insight into the inner workings and processes of a top ad agency

Outbound Specialist | Yodle

June—August 2013

Managed and supported strategic outbound client service calls, answering client concerns and troubleshooting design and SEO account issues

Investigations Coord. | Hotze Runkle

Jan. 2010—Sept. 2012

Evaluated different levels of asbestos exposure from clients working in heavy industrial environments, spoke daily with clients to gain insight on their exposure, and coordinated exams for them throughout the country

Designer | Site Architecture

May 2008—Sept. 2009

Produced full sets of construction documents for residential and commercial architecture. Involved in all phases, from site investigation to effectively communicating and collaborating with other designers, architects, engineers, consultants, and clients

Design Intern | Panache Interiors

June 2007—May 2008

Daily interactions with clients, site investigation, and collaborating with designers on interior detailing and material selections for high-end residential architecture

 

Education

December 2016, Texas State University

BFA Communication Design
4.0 GPA

December 2007, Texas State University

BSFCS Interior Design [CIDA accredited]
Minor in Technology

Programs | Languages | Mediums

Illustrator           Vectorworks         Watercolor
InDesign              Sketch                    Screenprinting
Photoshop           HTML5                  Lithography
AutoCad               CSS                        Acrylic  

Awards & Recognitions

2017

AAF ADDY | Student Gold
Integrated Brand Identity Campaign
Earnest & Friends

AAF ADDY | Student Bronze
Packaging Design
Bite Whiskey Chocolates

2016

Maura Rose Kampa Scholarship Recipient
Awarded through AIGA Austin & AAF

2015

AAF ADDY | Student Bronze
Sales Promotion - Packaging Design
Bite Whiskey Malt-Balls

Texas State Hackathon | Best Design
Android App Design - Savor

Texas State Hackathon | Best in Show
Smartwatch App Design - GeoKinnect