Snapshot

Multi-disciplinary Art Director and Designer with 8+ years in visual marketing and brand development.
Blends creativity, strategy, and bold execution to craft campaigns, identities, and experiences that resonate.
Thrives in fast-paced, in-house environments, leading cross-functional teams and delivering work that is both impactful and on-brand.

Work Experience

7-Eleven – Art Director (Prev. Experience Designer)
October 2023 – Present

Led art direction and design across branding, motion, digital, and experiential campaigns, including logo systems, social, activations, and large-scale conferences.
Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver creative for print, advertising, POP, trade shows, email, and digital marketing.
Drive innovative visual storytelling and campaign concepts that strengthen brand identity and resonate with diverse audiences.

Freelance – Graphic Designer
January 2021 – October 2023

Designed branding systems, digital assets, and marketing campaigns for clients including Texas A&M University Law School, The Seed Company, Scale Railroad Models, and Second Settings.
Delivered end-to-end creative solutions including brand identity, print design, social media templates, and email campaigns, tailoring strategies to client goals.

Texas A&M University – Instructor
January 2021 – May 2022

Taught courses in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, XD) and graphic design fundamentals, covering typography, composition, hierarchy, and visual communication.
Guided students in developing professional-level design portfolios and industry-ready creative skills.

World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth – Marketing Manager
January 2017 – August 2020

Directed marketing and design for 100+ events annually, ranging from high-profile conferences to community programs.
Managed email campaigns, social media strategy, and web design, achieving measurable increases in engagement and audience reach.
Balanced multiple roles as graphic designer, event specialist, and digital marketing lead, ensuring consistent brand presence across all channels.

Texas A&M University — M.S. in Visualization Sciences

University of Mississippi — B.A. in International Studies and Chinese Language

Design & Branding — Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma, brand identity, campaign design, typography, composition, storytelling

Motion & Media — Premiere Pro, After Effects, animation, video editing, storyboarding, photography, videography

Collaboration & Leadership — cross-functional team leadership, creative direction, client relations, project management