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EDUCATION
Texas State University–San Marcos, TX
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Illustration & Design
2002–present // partial client list:
Concept & Product Designer
WaterPark Experts, Inc., Seguin, TX // 2007–2009
Graphic Designer
Dept. of Multicultural & Gender Studies at TSU, San Marcos, TX // 2005–2007
Illustrator, Comic Strip Artist, & Graphic Designer
The University Star, San Marcos, TX // 2003–2006
SKILLS
WORKSHOPS, JUROR POSITIONS, MISC.
Texas State University–San Marcos, TX
BFA in Communication Design // Cum Laude
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Illustration & Design
2002–present // partial client list:
The White Rose Society at the University of Texas, The Ousset Agency, Z Media Solutions, Bobcat Build, Archer Nathan Campaign Management, Shotgun Hustler, Falcon Buddies, Beverly Penn, Hays County Food Bank, Smiley Dog Farm, Aquarena Center, The River Systems Institute, The American Cancer Society, Texas Stream Team
Concept & Product Designer
WaterPark Experts, Inc., Seguin, TX // 2007–2009
Designed large-scale interactive playscapes (wet & dry)
Drafted multiple product perspectives & color palettes for production
Art directed welding, concrete, foam, fiberglass, and paint departments
Created digital 3D models of products for presentation & production
Graphic Designer
Dept. of Multicultural & Gender Studies at TSU, San Marcos, TX // 2005–2007
Created brochures, pamphlets, invitation, and other publications
Designed Women Builders of Communities and Dreams logo for Woman’s History Month
Art directed exhibition book Latino Presence at TSU–San Marcos: Celebrating 100 Years
Illustrator, Comic Strip Artist, & Graphic Designer
The University Star, San Marcos, TX // 2003–2006
Created political cartoons
Drew editorial illustrations to accompany newspaper articles
Created two comic strips, Incipient Senescence and The San Martian Chronicles
Designed client ads with advertising representatives
SKILLS
Proficient – Mac & PC, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Wacom Tablet, DSLR Photography
Knowledge – Flash, Corel Painter, Sketchup, Blender
WORKSHOPS, JUROR POSITIONS, MISC.
ICON 6 // The Illustration Conference 2010 // Pasadena, CA // Attendee
VASE // Visual Arts Scholastic Event 2010 // Regions 6, 13 and 20 Juror
Group Exhibition “Something Different” // APW Gallery, NYC // Exhibitor
Senior Design Exit Review // Spring 2009 // Guest Alumni Speaker
Outstanding Volunteer Award from Hays County Food Bank // 2009 // Recipient
VASE // Visual Arts Scholastic Event 2009 // Region 13 Juror
Reverie ConceptArt.Org International Art & Design Symposium 2009 // Dallas, TX // Attendee
Edward Tufte Presenting Data & Information Workshop 2009 // Austin, TX // Attendee
San Marcos Area Arts Council // 2007–present // Board member
Biannual digital painting workshops at Texas State University // 2006–present // Lecturer
San Marcos Art on the Square Annual Art Festival // 2007–2009 // Chair, Art Director & Designer
Various music venues & festivals // 2010 // Digital painting performance artist