graphic designer | illustrator
resume/CV
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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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