Objective Statement

Aspiring UX/UI designer with hands-on experience in visual communication, typography, and iterative design workflows. Eager to apply design research, wireframing, and prototyping skills within a collaborative team, contributing to user-centered digital products through an internship or entry-level role.

Work Experience

Illustrator | The University Star

April 2025–Present

• Partnered with writers and editorial staff to translate narrative concepts into visual solutions

• Iterating through structured feedback cycles to meet both creative and functional goals within 7-day turnaround

• Support the newspaper’s visual identity through consistent artwork

• Delivered weekly custom artwork for a campus-wide publication

Freelance Work

March 2019–Present

• Led the creative direction and layout for a 50-page annual publication, from initial concept through final production

• Developed and launched a responsive website for a theatre department to streamline content flows to help users' needs

• Produced and consulted a suite of visually appealing digital and print promotional materials for local organizations

Cashier/ Prep Cook | Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex

September 2021–September 2022

• Managed workload across three departments (reception, food prep, and maintenance) to ensure a smooth guest experience

• Worked effectively under pressure, quickly switching between tasks to support the team and handle high-volume customer needs

• Facilitated smooth check-in and point-of-sale processes for large groups and community events

Education

BFA Communication Design Texas State University

Dean's List | GPA 3.52

August 2023–May 2026

Associate of Arts Austin Community College

August 2021–May 2023

Tools

Figma

Notion

Google Gemini

ChatGPT

Adobe Creative Suite

• Illustrator

• Photoshop

• Indesign

• After Effects

• Premiere Pro

• Lightroom Classic

Skills

UX/UI Design Systems

Branding System

Motion Graphics

Design System

Design Research

Project Management

AI Workflow Integration

Group Collaboration

Typography

Userflows

Wireframing