SUMMARY
Accomplished Central Washington University graduate with a BFA in Graphic Design and a minor in Advertising. As an employee I bring a lot of charisma and positive energy to a job. I enjoy meeting new people and working with a team. I have over two years of experience as a designer and I understand how to work with clients, manage multiple projects and communicate my design concepts effectively.
Experience
Graphic Designer | Tacoma Laser Clinic
Ad Design & Social Media Marketing July 2019 to May 2020
Graphic Designer with a focus in social media management and ad designs. Created graphics and video animations to promote clinic specials and treatments currently in progress. Managed social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and posted regularly to drive engagement.
Graphic Artist | Wilmar Corporation
Sales Graphics & Photo Editor Sept 2018 to Dec 2018
Graphic Designer with a focus in print and online advertising. Specialized in photo editing and infographics. Designed custom automotive tool advertisements for print and online. Worked in MailChimp to create mass email advertisements. Designed editorial spreads for online and print catalog. Photographed and retouched photos of products to be used for print and online purposes.
Clerical Office Assistant | Wildcat Printing
Printing & Production Aug 2017 to May 2018
Full-time print production assistant with various finishing responsibilities. Worked with Xerox Digital CMYK printers, Large Format Printer, and a Black & White Printer. Finishing jobs included coil binding, 3-hole punching, lamination, scoring, folding, cutting, and shrink wrapping. Also designed business cards, booklets, and punch cards for various offices at Central Washington University.
Graphic Designer | Publicity Center
Campus Media & Design Sept 2016 to May 2017
Graphic Designer with a focus in campus media advertising. Created print and digital content to promote campus events and activities. Designed campaigns to promote campus events which included: posters, hand bills, sandwich boards, easel signs, large scale banners etc.
Advertising Intern | Pulse Magazine
Social Media & Advertising Jan 2017 to May 2017
Social Media Manager with a focus on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Created online posts to promote specific issues through Hootsuite. Also designed advertisements that were used as handbills, newspaper ads, and magazine ads. Worked with staff to coordinate an event to promote the Winter issues.
Graphic Design Intern | Public Affairs
Layout & Design June 2016 to Sept 2016
Graphic Design Intern with a focus in promoting Central Washington University to new students and incoming freshman. Worked with Central's brand guidelines to create promotional print and digital designs. Work examples include: logo design, magnets, large banners, digital ads, newspaper ads, snapchat filters, and cards.
Skills
Software: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, After Effects
UX Design: Wireframing, Prototyping, Developing Personas
UI Design: Web Design, Mobile Design, Developing Systems
Print Design: Posters, Brochures, Packaging, Banners, Cards, etc.
Advertising: Social Media Management, Communication, Campaigns
Education
Central Washington University
BFA Graphic Design with an Advertising Minor
Graduated June 2017
Sunnyside High School
Graduated June 2012
Exhibitions
CWU Arts and Humanities Showcase Participant | May 2017
The Central Washington University Arts and Humanities Showcase was a gallery event at the Seattle Arts Museum. A select number of students from the art, music, and theatre department were chosen to showcase the talent that Central has to offer. I was selected to showcase some of my design work at the event.
Juried Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition Participant | May 2017
The Juried Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition is a gallery event held at CWU. Artwork is selected by jurors from outside of Ellensburg and is displayed in the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery in our art department. One of my advertising campaigns was chosen to be featured in the exhibition.