résumé
Brand + Graphic Designer | Freelance
March 2017—Present
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 2017—March 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 2016—September 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