Vitae

SKILLS

• Instructed courses encompassing UX/UI Design, Web Design, Graphic Design, Print Design, Project Management, Art Direction, Digital Video, and Motion Graphics.
• Provided comprehensive education and guidance in each subject area to equip students with practical skills and knowledge.
• Integrated teaching methodologies to foster understanding and proficiency in diverse areas of design and digital media.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere, for graphic design, motion graphics, and video editing.
• Experienced in web design tools such as Figma for collaborative design, Miro for visual collaboration, and HTML5/CSS3 for responsive web design.
• Skilled in content management systems including WordPress, Blackboard, and Finalsite for website development and management.
• Familiar with email marketing platforms such as MyEmma and MailChimp for creating and managing email campaigns.
• Proficient in project management tools such as Trello and Jira for organizing and tracking tasks and workflows

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fulltime Professor 08/2024-Present
Dallas College

• Web Design: Developing skills in designing and building websites for various purposes.
• Digital Publishing !: Introduction to In-Design and creating brochures and magazines.
• Visual Design New Media: Exploring the diverse landscape of digital media and its application in design and communication.
• Co-op Class – Preparing students to work professionally

Visiting Assistant Professor 08/2022 – 08/2024
University of Texas at Arlington

• UX/UI Design: Exploring user experience and interface principles for effective design.
• Motion Graphics: Creating dynamic visual content through animation and motion design techniques.
• Introduction to Interactive Design: Understanding the fundamentals of designing interactive experiences.
• Web Design: Developing skills in designing and building websites for various purposes.
• Data Visualization: Learning techniques to present data in visually engaging and informative ways.
• Digital Media: Exploring the diverse landscape of digital media and its application in design and communication.

Website Specialist 01/2021- 08/2022
Arlingtom ISD

• Conducted research and spearheaded the redesign and development of both Ellementary and High School websites.
• Created custom icons for the district’s mobile application, enhancing its visual appeal and usability.

Webmaster Specialist 8/2019- 01/2021
Duncanville ISD

• Led the redesign and reconstruction of the district website, optimizing its functionality and visual presentation.
• Provided training sessions for campus staff members to ensure proficiency in utilizing the website effectively.
• Instructed on and implemented measures to ensure the website’s compliance with web accessibility standards.
• Provided ongoing graphic design support to meet the communication department’s needs.

Adjunct Professor 1/2019-7/2019
Arizona State University
Instructed two online courses centered around JavaScript programming.

• Covered various aspects of JavaScript language, including syntax and functions.

Graphic Designer 8/2017 – 3/2019
Town of Marana

• Conceptualized and crafted creative content for campaigns, overseeing the entire process from initial idea to the delivery of finalized design files.
• Produced a wide range of assets such as flyers, brochures, signage, web banners, and social media advertisements to support campaign objectives.

Adjunct Professor 8/2016 -12/2016
University of Massachuetts Lowell | Bunker Hill Community College
Developed and instructed a comprehensive web design course, focusing on HTML and CSS for visual design purposes.

• Covered topics such as integrating visual elements into web layouts using HTML and CSS.
• Taught an introductory course on graphic design principles, providing students with foundational knowledge and skills in the field.

Media Producer 12/2015 – 8/2016
Cengage Learning

• Manage schedules and hands-on production for assigned digital products, including but not limited to websites, mixed media products (audio, video, and graphic media), and software in an Agile environment. Forecasts and tracks actuals of project timeline. Limited budgetary responsibilities.

• Interact with key stakeholders to understand specifications, content and delivery expectations.

• Facilitate communication upward and across project team- including project status, project schedules, justifications for variances, and technical information (architecture, design, specifications, and implementation objectives).

UI Designer 4/2015 -12/2015
Keurig

• Designed creative for digital marketing campaigns from concept through delivery of final design files. Examples of assets include emails, mobile, tablet and desktop landing pages, web banners and social media ads.

• Adhere to corporate branding standards in all visual expressions of the KGM brand.

• Support product launches with digital exposure.

• Designed creative for Keurig’s partners which included Campbell’s and Kohl’s.

Web Specialist 1/2011 -4/2015
Duncanville ISD

• Designed user interfaces for school district responsive websites and app.

• Converted business requirements into user-centered design solutions.

• Designed brand elements, including logos, icons and developed brand standard guidelines documentation for district.

• Designed and coded responsive email campaigns and blasts to distribute district news and emergency communication using MyEmma.

• Developed sites utilizing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Flash, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe After Effects and SchoolFusion, a district-mandated CMS.

• Worked with Chief Communication Officer, Superintendent and other Administration management to determine project requirements and content.

• Presented designs for review to Administration stakeholders and integrated feedback into final products.

• Taught Web Design class to supplement existing high school program.

• Managed outside vendors, including film editor and videographer, for video projects.

Web Producer / Artist 8/2009-1/2011
Thomas Nelson Life Events

• Managed and developed several corporate Web sites, including social networking site using various Web tools and technologies (HTML, CSS, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fireworks, Ning and WordPress).

• Wrote and designed assets for Web sites.

• Designed user interfaces and user interaction to support corporate Web sites.

• Designed and coded HTML email campaigns and blasts using Lyris.

• Designed promotional media, including banner ads, for Web campaigns.

EDUCATION
B.A., Art (emphasis in Graphic Design)
University of Texas, Austin

M.F.A., Computer Graphics
(emphasis in Interactive Media)
Pratt Institute, New York

UX/UI Bootcamp
University of Texas at Austin