Bridging conceptual design with marketing intent, delivering visually compelling print, digital, and presentation materials that reinforce messaging, influence and support brand expression.
Senior Graphic Designer shaping graphic design through a marketing approach. Skilled at translating abstract ideas into clear, impactful visuals that align with brand goals and user needs. Consistently deliver high-quality work with efficiency and accuracy, leveraging advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint. Recognized for cross-functional collaboration, elevating brand expression, and working complex design projects. Actively mentor junior designers, leading through a background in design with strategic insight and technical expertise.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Graphic Design
- Brand Systems
- Layout & Template Development
- Print & Digital Production
- Marketing Insight Driven
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Associate in Visual Communications
University of North Texas, Denton and Frisco, TX
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.), Marketing Concentration
Collin College, McKinney, TX
Transferred to complete bachelor’s degree
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Designer
Knight Agency (Remote)
05/2022 – 01/2025
Designer
Hired for advanced PowerPoint and design expertise to support small creative agency clients across corporate accounts. Collaborated remotely from McKinney, TX, delivering design drafts for review and refinement under Creative/Art Director guidance.
- Designed client-facing PowerPoint decks and supported print collateral initiatives; partnered with creative leadership to refine layouts, align visuals with brand strategy, and meet tight delivery timelines.
- Developed comprehensive PowerPoint best practices manual with instructional resources; distributed agency-wide for self-guided learning.
- Improved multi-page production efficiency by introducing DocsFlow, streamlining collaboration between design and content teams.
- Recognized internally as the key resource for resolving technical design issues, improving delivery timelines, and elevating production quality across multiple accounts.
- Mentored team members across experience levels and shared advanced InDesign and PowerPoint knowledge with creative leadership, strengthening internal technical capabilities.
Carrer Break
Collin College + University of North Texas (Denton & Frisco, TX)
08/2020 – 05/2022
Maximized opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic and became a full-time student. Earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree with a concentration in marketing. Graduated May 2022.
Senior Graphic Designer
Vizient, Inc. (Irving, TX)
07/2018 – 10/2020
Supported B2B marketing and internal communications with high-quality design content for print, digital, event, and executive presentation needs. Collaborated with creative, marketing, and executive stakeholders.
- Designed PowerPoint decks used by executives and client-facing teams; refined layout, structure, and visual flow.
- Created digital campaigns, print collateral, and event signage; supported branding and messaging consistency.
- Developed concept and visual identity for national pharmacy conference activation; won internal pitch, driving record booth engagement and inspiring future campaigns.
- Elevated creative department’s design strategies by leveraging advanced design experience and mentoring less experienced peers.
Graphic Designer
Various Creative Firms (Dallas, TX)
04/2004 – 06/2018
Graphic Designer (Contract Roles)
Delivered contract-based graphic design and production services to agencies, Fortune 500 firms, and healthcare organizations. Roles/projects include:
Implico Communications (ICI Creative Solutions): Created print and digital health benefits materials for mid-sized and Fortune 500 clients as an annual contractor, producing both branded and unbranded assets. Work included guides, HSA/FSA booklets, newsletters, flyers, posters, postcards, icons, and web/email graphics; select designs were adopted as future templates.
HP / HPE: Designed print and digital collateral for public sector marketing team, upholding brand standards across all deliverables through review by brand compliance. Produced fact sheets, white papers, brochures, invitations, postcards, event signage, static web banners, and PowerPoint decks. Passed additional security clearances to support sensitive government communications.
Athas Health: Designed B2C collateral for two healthcare brands; led layout production for brochures, direct mail, and digital ads. Design Work contributed to multiple national marketing awards: Hermes Creative, Aster, and Marcom
Lockton Dunning: Created new templates for benefits guides, newsletters, and HSA/FSA materials; provided layout production support for enterprise clients at brokerage firm.