Experience
Creative Lead
Rawson Saunders School | Austin, Texas | January 2016 - Present
Primary designer of print material, including: annual reports, post cards, posters, large signage, buttons, t-shirts, and other collateral as needed. Collaborates with development office to design unique, on-brand capital campaign materials, Rawson Saunders Fund mailings, and visual systems for annual fundraising gala. Manages the planning and execution of annual gala, including maintaining the event budget and timeline, coordination of volunteers and vendors, and day-of event coordination. Works closely with outside vendors to prepare files for print and manufactures collateral in-house as needed.
Graphic Designer (Contract)
Gallant Branding | Austin, Texas | April 2021 - June 2021
Worked with Creative Director, Strategist, and Social Media Manager to craft digital and print collateral for 3 clients.
Project Coordinator
Beacon Nonprofit Consulting* | Austin, Texas | March 2014 - January 2016
Assisted consultants with research, client management, feasibility studies, and capital campaign materials. Managed consultant calendars, including state-wide travel, meetings, and phone calls. Maintained file organization for client and company-wide shared folders via OneDrive and Google Drive. Developed tracking systems, foundation research templates, and client-facing materials with a focus on creating clean, usable, and easily understood tools. Coordinated Hill Country Conservancy Gala, Hill Country Nights IX, exceeding fundraising goal by more than $25,000.
*formerly Butler Nonprofit Consulting
Barista
Pacha | Austin, Texas | August 2013 - March 2014
Resident Assistant
Southwestern University | Georgetown, Texas | August 2010 to May 2013
Photo & Illustration Editor
The Megaphone, Southwestern University| Georgetown, TX | August 2009 to May 2013
Education
Job Propulsion Lab | Winter 2020
Art Direction Portfolio Program
Southwestern University | Spring 2013
Bachelor of Arts in English
Minor in Communication Studies
Swansea University | Fall 2012
Study Abroad in Swansea, Wales
Awards
Austin Addy’s 2021 - Magazine Ad (Student) - Silver (Waterloo, Dip the Can)
Austin Addy’s 2021 - Copywriting (Student) - Silver (Waterloo, Dip the Can)
Austin Addy’s 2021 - Packaging (Student) - Silver (World Market, Wine Bottle)
Skills
After Effects
Collaboration
Copy Writing
Customer Service
Direct Mail
Event Planning
Excel
Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Problem Solving
Project Management
Relationship Building
Research