objective
To obtain a design position that will allow me to apply my creativity and knowledge.
education
University of Houston
Bachelor Fine Arts degree in Graphic Communications, 2010
skills
Research and concept development in two dimensional and three dimensional design including books, packaging, identity, signage, web and video. Proficient on Mac and PC using Adobe After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Microsoft Office. Other design related skills include letterpress, prepress, offset and silkscreen.
experience
Tribe! Design LLC, Houston, Texas, 2009 – present
Design Intern. Project revisions and web updates, design or production for physical and online presentations. Projects include print collateral, web and multi-media.
Xokin LLC, Houston, Texas, 2009 – present
Freelance design. Business card, web and iPhone app design.
CompuClinic, Houston, Texas, 2008 – 2009
Designer and Technician. Identity, signage, flyer and web design, customer assistance, computer repair.
Euphoria Café, Houston, Texas, 2006 – 2008
Assistant Manager. Barista, flyer and web design.
exhibitions
University of Houston, Graphic Communications Senior Exhibition, Unblock, Winterstreet Studios, 2010
Project Dis(solve), The Greater East End Management District, Houston, Japhet Creek, 2010
University of Houston, School of Art Student Exhibition, Blaffer Gallery, 2010, juried
University of Houston, Graphic Communications Senior Exhibition, Teacloud, Winterstreet Studios, 2009
affilations
AIGA The Professional Association for Design, Member
GCSA Graphic Communication Student Association, Member
UHGAP University of Houston Graphic Alumni Partnership, Member
conferences attended
RDA Lecture Series, Transparency: Exposing Graphic Design, Houston, 2009
AIGA Design Conference, Make|Think, Memphis, 2009
References and Portfolio available upon request