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resume/CV

about me

I’m a creative thinker and problem-solver with a knack for staying organized and making magic happen

education

August 2014 to May 2019

Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ

Visual Communications

work experience

July 2023 to Present

City of Avondale - Avondale, AZ

Recreation Programmer - Events & Marketing

  • • Managed logistics for 16 yearly events—booking venues, vendors, and overseeing everything on-site.
    • Coordinated with hundreds of vendors, schools, districts, and agencies
    • Improved registration processes using CivicREC and ActiveNET
    • Ran marketing for events, leagues, classes, newsletters, and national campaigns—growing Facebook by 4K, Instagram by 2K, and doubling MailChimp subs.
    • Created detailed event timelines and schedules to keep teams, vendors, and safety staff on track
    • Designed floor and traffic plans to manage flow, accessibility, and layout
    • Handled budgets and kept events high-quality
    • Oversaw on-site execution and quickly handled emergencies

January 2021 to June 2021

Paperclip Publishing - Arizona

Graphic Designer

  • • Designed book covers, merch, logos, UI, social media graphics, and more for a variety of clients
    • Used Adobe Creative Suite to create high-quality designs for both digital and print
    • Managed timelines, hit deadlines, and kept clear communication with clients and publishers
    • Worked closely with authors, devs, and photographers—revising designs based on feedback
    • Presented concepts to clients and built strong working relationships
    • Kept a well-organized archive of projects for future use and portfolio updates

May 2017 to December 2019

Institute for Human Development - Flagstaff, AZ

Lead Graphic Designer

  • • Led a team of designers creating print and digital work using Adobe Creative Suite.
    • Built and rolled out brand guidelines to keep visuals consistent across platforms.
    • Designed brochures, social posts, newsletters, web graphics, and more.
    • Mentored junior designers on tools, design basics, and presenting their work.
    • Streamlined workflows and file management to boost team efficiency.
    • Juggled multiple projects, staying on budget and meeting tight deadlines.
    • Ran design reviews and gave feedback to maintain quality and support growth.
    • Worked closely with clients and partners to exceed expectations.
    • Created prototypes, mockups, and decks to pitch ideas and gather feedback.
    • Teamed up with writers and vendors to ensure strong, accessible content.
    • Re-designed and managed a responsive site for our partner orgs, focusing on accessibility
    • Designed infographics to make complex info clear and engaging for diverse audiences

skills & programs

User Interface (UI)
Digital Art
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Dreamweaver
Responsive Web Design
Adobe Premiere
Typography
PaintTool SAI
CSS
Illustration

Art Instruction
Web Design
Branding
KRITA
Graphic Design
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Creative Suite
User Experience (UX)
Adobe InDesign
Clip Studio Paint

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