Resume

Professional Experience
Austin FC (MLS)
Senior Graphic designer
July 2019 - Current (Full Time)
  • Create, prepare and manage print and digital graphics for all departments including marketing campaign graphics, PowerPoint and InDesign presentation templates, ticketing support documents, merch designs, website and social media content, email campaigns, and more
  • Co-manage the creation of the overall brand guidelines for Austin FC, Austin FC Academy (youth teams) and 4ATX Foundation (the non-profit arm of Austin FC) including graphic style and brand sentiment
  • Provide creative direction and management for all marketing campaigns including: jersey releases, player announcements, schedule announcement, influencer engagement, The Verde Van (our mobile merch van), Academy roster release, and more
  • Manage design concepts and preparation of signage artwork for Austin FC’s stadium and training center, including design of team store logos, mural concepts and renderings of partnership signage requirements
  • As one of the first 30 employees, I have been actively engaged in the management and growth ofAustin FC to its current employee headcount of approximately 85. Management roles include, but are not limited to sourcing and managing freelance artists, researched project and digital asset management software options, resulting in the implementation and management of ClickUp and Photoshelter respectively. Finally, I earned the title of the official Austin FC “Wheat Paste Bandit”after picking up tips from the internet and experimentation through trial and error
Chicago Red Stars (NWSL)
Graphic designer / Creative Manager
Nov 2015 - April 2018 (Full Time)
  • Developed and managed marketing campaigns in collaboration with the Marketing Director including: ideation for the look and feel of each game season, player video and photo shoots, jersey-release concepts and more
  • Created and prepared all print and digital graphics for professional club and youth academy including sales and marketing graphics, gameday print material, merch designs, season tickets, website and social media content and email campaigns
  • Developed and managed websites for professional club, youth academy and retail store (merchandise and ticket packages)
  • Designed new team logos and co-managed comprehensive team re-branding
  • Assisted with interview process for prospective interns and employees
  • Managed and mentored multiple interns
American Realty Project Management
Assistant Project Manager
June 2012 - July 2015 (Full Time)  /  Nov 2015 - Current (Contract)
  • Created and maintained project budgets and schedules
  • Prepared and solicited Contractor Request for Proposals, including proposal analysis
  • Prepared proposal responses
  • Created and organized a more understandable file structure
  • Prepared, documented and attended project meetings
  • Manage website design and content updates
  • Develop marketing materials
Jose Luis Salon
Graphic Designer
May 2012 – July 2015 (Part Time)
  • Managed web design processes, including collaboration with web developers, front and back-end design implementation, budgeting and scheduling

  • Collaborated with business owners in the re-design of Jose Luis logo and branding
  • Prepared and updated website content
  • Prepared company response to Request for Proposals
  • Created graphics for multiple uses including: in-salon posters, print & web advertisements, event signage, product packaging, stationary & business cards
Gensler
Architectural Intern
Austin: Summer 2010  /  Feb 2015 - June 2015 (Full Time)
Los Angeles: June 2011 - Dec 2011 (Full Time - School of Arch. Residency Program)
  • Provided direct support for Endeavor Real Estate Group by managing tenant plan coordination and corresponding documents for The Domain (a high-density business, retail and residential center operated by Simon Property Group and Endeavor Real Estate Group)
  • Produced design and construction documents, renderings, presentation layouts, and site verification for projects including: The Domain, Texas Facilities Commission, St. Jude Medical, Spectra Energy, USAA, Gables Apartments, Nvidia, Korean Airlines Hotel, Korean Airlines Lounge LAX, Denver Intl. Airport, Westin Hotel Suzhou, China

Education
DePaul University
Chicago, IL | March 2019
College of Computing & Digital Media
Master of Science | Human-Computer Interaction
University of Texas
Austin, TX | May 2012
School of Architecture
Bachelor of Architecture | Architecture
McCombs School Of Business
Business Foundations Certificate
technical skills
Wireframes / Prototyping
Sketch, Adobe XD, InVision, Webflow
Design
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Maya, After Effects
Coding
Java, Python, JavaScript, CSS, HTML
other
ClickUp (Project Management), Microsoft 365 products
professional skills
UX
Contextual inquiry, survey creation, personas & scenarios, flow charts, heuristic evaluations, cognitive walkthroughs, A/B testing, interactive prototyping, usability testing
Other
Project management, marketing & branding, product design, visual design, database design, architectural design, self-starter, problem solver, experienced with remote teams
Interests
good music, UT football, US Soccer, neon bending, architecture, furniture design, finding cool new spots in Austin, creative people, coffee, being a novice foodie

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