Fortune teller themed beverage advertisement featuring soft drink cans and bottles, with bold, stylized text that says 'FUTURE FLAVOR' in red. Logos of Keurig Dr Pepper and Circle K are visible at the top.
A young woman smiling in front of a colorful, abstract background with the logo of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
A colorful package of Elmer's Play Sand with brand logos and the words "Play Sand" and "Slime" on the front.
A young boy with a red and white striped shirt smiling and raising his hand, being held by an older man outdoors near a grill, with text overlay that reads 'Quality Time with the Kiddo' and the Weber logo.
A close-up of a can of Canada Dry diet ginger ale in the foreground, with a snow globe featuring the same can design, a framed landscape picture, a wall with bird-patterned wallpaper, a leafy plant, and a small portion of ceiling visible.
A large bottle of organic extra virgin olive oil with a label. The bottle is surrounded by garlic cloves, an onion, and an artichoke on a blue background with the Carapelli logo.
A promotional image for Veggie Tater Invaders, showing broccoli, frozen potato bites, and a space-themed background with a McCain logo, emphasizing a new veggie snack product.
Pattern of Valentine-themed illustrations of bottles and hearts outlined in cream on a pink background, with a
A bottle of Schweppes sparkling beverage with condensation, next to fresh orange slices and a whole tangerine with green leaves, on a light blue background.
A colorful image of Poppy from the animated movie 'Trolls,' with pink skin, a tall pink hair styled into a high ponytail, wearing a blue dress with flower patterns, and a flower headband. The background has a green object and a sign that reads 'FENUE
Storefront window display with mannequins dressed in casual clothing, a graphic illustration of a building entrance with red doors, bicycle and greenery murals, and signs indicating a school zone.
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education + experience

texas a&m commerce

bfa design communications • 12/05

  • Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, some Dimension, Firefly and some After Effects

  • Teams, Slack, Workfront, Asana - connection and project management

  • Figma, Blender - used lightly but am currently working to enhance my skills in Figma.

associate of science • 09/16

collin college

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plano, tx - remote
graphics supervisor
08/2017 - Present

amp agency

Anheuser Busch, Blistex, Fora Foods, Ferrero Grp/Ferrara Candy Co., Keurig Dr Pepper & Brands, Kenvue (J&J), LALA Foods, Newell, Promised Land Dairy, Reckitt, Riviana, Tyson Foods, Weber Grills

brand collaborations

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Successful partnership with account, strategy, and client teams to deliver innovative design solutions and creative rationales that aligned with client objectives and strict retailer guidelines for national shopper marketing programs.

  • Managed & Mentored: Led a team of up to 4 Studio Graphic Artists across multiple client accounts reviewing work for quality and accuracy prior to release. Advised team members on year-end reviews to aid in career growth and development within the studio team.

  • Process Improvement: In collaboration with the Studio Director, developed and implemented streamlined file construction guidelines and studio workflow processes that significantly improved operational and workflow efficiency.

  • Asset Management: Facilitated the management and standardization of comprehensive design template libraries for all RMN resources spanning all digital and print executions.

  • High-Volume Execution: Excelled at adapting national creative campaigns into hundreds of digital and print deliverables across major Retail Media Networks (RMNs) weekly, including Walmart, Target, Kroger, CVS and many more.

  • Accessibility & Adaptation: Optimized and translated brand key visuals for customized shopper marketing programs, ensuring strict ADA compliance across all print and digital touch-points per retailer requirements.

  • Strategic Partnerships: Very successfully helped build a partnership with Walmart Connects to test the functionality and optimize the WMC online ad builder portal (Walmart Connects - Creative Builder) ahead of its national launch.

carrollton, tx
design associate
01/2016 – 08/2017

rr donnelley & sons

Ann Taylor Loft, Circle K, Dollar General, Dr Pepper, Kohl’s, Kroger, Macy’s, Metro PCS, Old Forester, Target, ULTA Beauty

brand collaborations

  • Department Leadership: Served as acting Creative Director during a leadership leave of absence, managing the Creative Service Department and overseeing creative and production teams across 3 separate facilities to develop and produce a successful trade show booth as well as daily projects.

  • Retail Experience Design: Developed cohesive thematic campaigns for a wide range of retail installations, optimizing for both visual impact and shoppability across diverse formats (e.g., floor graphics, pallet wraps, case stackers, and aisle dressings).

  • Sales Enhancement: Designed comprehensive client presentation decks, featuring detailed prototype explorations to strategically support the sales and pricing teams.

  • Large Format Prototyping: Co-managed the concepting, design and production of a 2,000 sq. ft. RR Donnelley booth at the 2016 Global Shop Trade Show.

  • Team Management & Operations: Onboarded and trained 2 new designers while coordinating cross-functional prototype production schedules with the wider sales platform.

  • Vendor Management & Innovation: Partnered with external vendors to engineer budget-compliant, interactive movie promotion displays (incorporating motion effects) that were optimized for efficient shipping, seamless installation, and custom designed for easy store-level repurposing.

a.j. bart inc.

addison, tx
design associate
12/2014 – 12/2015
AJ Bart Internal, Concentra, Frisco ISD, JCPenney, Rexel USA, rue21, SunnyD

brand collaborations

  • Brand Identity & Collateral: Led logo creation and brand development for client divisions, executing comprehensive design support for company-wide program redesigns.

  • Packaging Design & Logistics: Designed end-to-end packaging solutions for an employee reward system, managing product organization and defining strict structural specifications for large-scale production and distribution.

  • Corporate Comms: Developed dynamic corporate communications, including thematic Annual Report designs, interactive PDFs, and downloadable digital assets optimized for client websites.

  • Company Event Production: Designed and implemented large format design elements for annual company/client event.

ulterior motives inc.

plano, tx
creative services manager
09/2009 - 11/2015
Boston Pizza Canada, Einstein Bros. Bagels, KFC, Main Event, Saks OFF 5TH, Steak ‘n Shake, TGIFridays, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, YUM! Brands, Whataburger

brand collaborations

  • Team & Operations Management: Directed a 2-person design team, establishing efficient daily workflows and production schedules across the client portfolio.

  • Omnichannel Campaign Execution: Coordinated national print rollouts (small and large format), partnering with web developers to align physical print variables with digital portal requirements. Conducted proofing and press checks across diverse print substrates, guaranteeing strict color matching and brand adherence.

  • Process Optimization: Streamlined the client revision and approval process to accelerate the successful delivery of complex 36-page Promotional Guides accompanying quarterly in-store collateral kits.

  • Conceptual Design & Pitch Support: Designed high-impact promotional materials and conceptual presentation mockups under tight deadlines for global brands including Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell, driving successful client sell-ins.

  • Quality Assurance & Prepress: Managed the development and release of small and large-format print assets for national program rollouts, collaborating with web and account teams to ensure seamless variable data integration across digital portals.

  • Digital Portal Asset Ordering: Managed the development of assets and site build functionality with Web Development team for custom asset creation and ordering for all national portal clients.

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