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Yakima, Washington, United States

Anywhere

Freelance graphic design, illustration, and photography, creating unique branding, messaging and artwork. Sample of clients:Little Hopper Yakima Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Sage Fruit- Legacy Fruit PackersYakima Chief RanchesM2-Ag AssuranceYakima 365

Yakima, Washington, United States

Cultivating relationships with current and prospective donors, ensuring comprehensive donor recognition for Rod's House, a non-profit supporting young people experiencing homelessness. Collaborate with Executive Director and Annual Giving Associate to develop, implement and carryout out strategic communications for the non profit organization which provides resources and opportunities for youth experiencing homelessness. Craft and publish public releases, email campaigns and public outreach projects to local and national news sources and media.* Graphic design including post cards, mailers, digital assests for social media, signs, quarterly newsletters, brochures and and special event materials. Maintain and educate internal staff on brand standards across the organization. Work with web designers in updating website content and continually improving information heirarchy. * Prepare monetary deposits for the bank. Documenting and preparing contribution records for hand-off to accountants. * Manage and maintain donor giving database. Upkeep the database by regularly recording donation deposits, making certain donor contact information is accurate in addition to crafting and sending out specialized acknowledgment and tax letters to constituents. * Assist in achieving fundraising goals by stewarding attendees, planning, organizing and carrying out the annual In Their Shoes Celebration and Fundraiser from start through finish. In 2021 more than $110,000 was raised.* Collect, organize and archive digital and promotional assets.

Selah, Wa

Responsibilities in this role include public relations, creating promotional and marketing material for the City of Selah and Civic Center venue, overseeing operations and maintenance of the Selah Civic Center. Furthermore, I collaborate with the City Council, Mayor, City Manager, Treasurer, Public Works, Fire department and Police Department to carry out municipal policies and objectives.Other responsibilities include:• Using Word Press to help advertise and promote events on City of Selah Website. • Oversee the Selah Senior Center, develop programs and opportunities. • Supervise and act as a liaison between public service organizations (ex: Food bank, clothing bank and People for People) and the City of Selah. • Update and maintain City contracts for use with customers of the Civic Center. Emphasis on City regulations and standards. • Financial responsibilities include managing the community center budget, maintaining a record of regular expenses and revenue stream, handling money, recording and submitting departmental billing vouchers and submitting daily deposits to the accounting department. • Oversee maintenance and repair projects.• Coordinate and direct community service volunteers.• Collaborate with community groups to assist with City-wide events and community projects.• Provide graphic design and marketing assistance to the City upon request.

Selah, Wa

• Work with the Parks and Recreation Manager, City Manager and Mayor to maintain positive and accurate Parks and Recreation marketing messages. • Advise and provide art direction, discuss design principles and branding concepts with city officials to aid in campaigns and special projects. • Develop and design artwork for print and digital applications within the City of Selah and especially for the Parks and Recreation Department. (i.e., graphics, logos, business cards, newsletters, advertisement, large-scale banners, social media, advertising, informational flyers.)• Maintain brand standards while promoting and marketing a diverse offering of programs and events to the Selah community.• Effectively work and communicate with diverse people and personalities. • Schedule and promote events at the Selah Civic Center, the City-owned community events facility.

Yakima, Washington Area

• Designed, branded, illustrated and created layouts for various print and digital projects. (ex: logo design, business cards, magazine advertisements, large scale banners, web banners, social media advertising, informational fliers and mailers, T-shirts, beer labels, unique art, etc.).• Worked with marketing supervisor and vice president of marketing and sales to provide advice on design direction, marketing concepts, and demonstrate ideas to create artwork while adhering to company design and brand standards. Participated in regular meetings to discuss new marketing related projects.• Photographed hops, hop fields, hop kilns, breweries, laboratories and industry-related conferences.• Effectively communicated and maintained relationships with customers, co-workers, growers, outside agencies, art services, printers, and collaborators in order to coordinate and complete design related projects.• Researched potential advertising outlets and developed proposals for new digital/ print opportunities.• Assisted with, organized and attended trade shows and special events (booth design, public relations, photography, and marketing).• Member of the company "Book Club"(2014) and "Sustainability Committee" (2012-2013).

Bellingham, Washington Area

• Designed informational posters and flyers for students and university departments.• Manage content on the departmental website. • Attended campus-wide events to promote Telecommunications department services.• Created regular reports, greeted visitors, email correspondence, answering phones and operated university console. • Managed departmental operations inventory. • Worked with and maintained relationships with vendors.• Effectively communicate across departments, with students, and the public.

Bellingham, Washington Area

• Customer service• Maintained health and well being of inventory (Garden and specialty plants) • Helped with upkeep of landscape at garden facility• Created informational and advertising signage

Naches, Washington

Providing general labor and trail maintenance for the Naches Ranger District.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design, New Media And Illustration

Ui/Ux Career Track Certificate, Ux/Ui Design

9-month, mentor-led UI/UX Design intensive. Covers the complete design process and includes two capstone projects, a design sprint.

Web App Development

Studied HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP Practiced using coding to create visual elements and styling utilizing a self paced learning model.

Education record