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Austin, TX, US

Muscatine, Iowa, United States

* Manage a team of creatives in a business undergoing digital transformation. Focused on developing internal capabilities and external contractors to strengthen the multitude of brands the business supports. * Evolve and establish key branding, digital marketing, and eCommerce initiatives. Provide thought leadership and best practices for digital-first.

Greater New York City Area

* Collaborate with the leadership team to define and refine design strategies that align with our organization's goals and mission.* Create design solutions that enhance the effectiveness and visual appeal of our various youth programs, ensuring they resonate with our participants.* Elevate and re-branded our organization's visual identity, ensuring.

Greater New York City Area

* Spearheaded planning and coordination for StART Young programs, meticulously maintaining program records, and serving as the primary liaison for students and their families.* Oversaw and mentor teaching artists and interns during the summer program, ensuring their adherence to outlined duties.* Supported the planning and coordination of StART Dreaming.

Various Clients, Events, And Locations

* Specialize in branding, illustration, and information design with a versatile portfolio that includes projects for small businesses, non-profits, and enterprise clients* Manage projects as a solo entrepreneur; founded an Etsy shop, driven sales, and sold wholesale design pieces through local retail shops* Operate Hernandez Caricatures, showcasing talent.

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

* Practiced, modeled, and taught design thinking through projects with faculty and students such as building inclusive pathways to leadership in academia and improving treatment decision-making for breast cancer patients through prototyping and user interviews* Developed and taught DESIGN THINKING FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION and DESIGN THINKING FOR WOMEN'S.

Davenport, Iowa Area

* Managed the concept and development of brand executions for major clients, overseeing design teams and workflow prioritization.* Led multiple projects concurrently, ensuring they remained on schedule and within budget.* Effectively communicated design concepts and rationale to Account Managers and clients, fostering productive collaboration.* Coordinated.

Davenport, Iowa Area

* Created cross-platform print and digital design concepts for account managers and clients.* Worked within established brand identities and extended brands in ways that yielded meaningful results.* Managed design projects from concept to completion, including client presentations, and maintained excellent internal and external client communication.

Ames, IA

* Designed fliers and signage for on-campus recreation facilities and events, optimizing marketing efforts.* Produced advertisements for fitness and intramural programs in campus publications.* Implemented an overhaul of inconsistent applications, organized file-naming structure, and developed a comprehensive Brand Guide for the department.

Altoona, Iowa

* Created satirical, exaggerated portrayals of park patrons, demonstrating artistic talent.* Received training from an artist coached by Tom Richmond, a legendary Mad Magazine artist and published author.

New York City

* Created and implemented style and resource guides for all website graphics.* Pitched story and graphic ideas, designed flowcharts, infographics, and illustrative extras for articles.* Expanded stories into series through photo essays and illustrations, enhancing content engagement.

Ames, Iowa

* Designed in-store signage and advertisements, providing brand identity solutions and enhancing wayfinding and merchandising.* Promoted student engagement in book store-sponsored events and sales.

* Selected and announced music, listed calendar events, and read obituaries live on-air for the local radio station.* Updated the website. * Wrote and produced ads and public service announcements. * Completed administrative office maintenance and tasks.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Design For Social Innovation

Design for social innovation is an approach that applies design thinking principles and methods to address complex social and.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: First Year Honors Program, Multicultural Visions Program Scholar, Hixson Scholar, President’s Leadership Class.

Education record

National Student Exchange, courses: Methods and Techniques in Art Therapy, Information Design, Digital Media II

Tourism And Event Management

Five-week experiential course in Tourism and Event Management. Australian cities visited: Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin, Gold Coast, Cairns.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Student Council Representative/Village Leader, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, National Honor Society Secretary, Large.