Experience
Senior Graphic Designer
Apex Capital Corp
Lead the design and production of all visual communications through graphic design mediums and video that promote branding and support the marketing strategies for all lines of business. Serve as a mentor for staff through art, design, and video projects while maintaining high-quality brand standards.
April 2021 - Present
Graphic Designer
Apex Capital Corp
Support the Marketing strategy through graphic design, video production, motion graphics, and web design. Contribute to targeting prospective customers, generating leads, and retaining clients. Design, organize, and execute branding initiatives through various outlets including print advertising, online marketing, and animated and live action videos.
August 2007 - May 2011
Marketing Assistant
Apex Capital Corp
Maintained the client retention program, marketed to prospective customers through direct mail and email marketing, assisted with marketing strategy, and served as the graphic designer. Contributed to marketing through print, online, and trade show mediums.
August 2012 - August 2013
Graphic Designer
Freelance Services
Work for various DFW organizations including non-profit agencies, an agricultural business, and Christian ministries on a per-need basis. Create a brand identity, design promotional material, help in website maintenance, and assist in publicity.
September 2011 - Present
Director of Communications
Southcliff Baptist Church
Directed internal and external marketing communications for 2012 campaign. Participated and provided leadership in strategy and ideas. Produced communication material including: bulletins, e-invites, social media advertising, logos, and outside signage.
February 2012 - November 2012
Marketing Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington
Managed the production and design of the BGCA marketing campaign including the annual report, monthly newsletters, company brochures, media kits, and social media profiles in order to raise awareness, membership, and donor support for the organization.
January 2011 - July 2012
Education
MFA Graphic Design and Visual Experience
Savannah College of Art and Design
January 2020 - May 2024
BA Communication in Advertising
University of Texas at Arlington
Minor in Business Administration
August 2007 - May 2011
Continuing Education (16 hours per course):
University of Texas at Arlington
January 2013 - August 2018
• Introduction to Layout & Design
• Adobe Photoshop CS6 - Beginner
• Adobe Photoshop CS6 - Advanced
• Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Beginner
• Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Advanced
• Adobe InDesign CS6 - Beginner
• Adobe InDesign CS6 - Advanced
• Adobe Premiere - Video Editing
• Adobe After Effects - Beginner
• Programming Fundamentals - JavaScript
Adobe Dreamweaver Training: Bootcamp
Lumenbrite of Austin, Texas
November 2017
Enrichment Forums:
• Emotional Intelligence Training at Apex Capital (2015)
• Print School at Cockrell Enovation Printing (2018)
• Lead Like an Owner Course at Texas Christian University Neeley Executive Education (2019)
• Managers as Coaches Training by Resource Link (2020)
Certification
Design Research and Insight Translation
Lextant: The Human Experience Firm
Proficiencies
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Premiere
• Adobe After Effects
• Adobe Audition
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• WordPress
• MailChimp
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint