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As a Marine in the United States Marine Corps, I worked on repair optics, managing maintenance and Marines. An important lesson I learned from the Marine Corps was to adapt and handle stressful situations while creating resolutions for them. During this time I continued to work on my graphic design on the side. I did commission work for start-ups and small businesses around the area and for fellow Marines. Before joining the Marine Corps, I work in the graphic design industry for a little over 4 years. I primarily worked on marketing materials, advertisements, publications, and posters.
Work Experience
United States Marines Corps - Camp Lejeune NC
Electro-Optic Technician Repair
March 2021 to July 2024
Responsible for the repairs of all mechanical and electrical optics including but not limited to night vision, rifle combat optics, missile sight units, and laser sights. While repairing optics was also responsible for determining priorities and maintenance timelines for a section. Tracked my section’s progress in completing up to 300 pieces of equipment at a time and the stages of each piece of equipment in the repair cycle. Conducted quality inspections on all equipment before sending it out. Trained new Marines on how to complete their jobs, what the guidelines are, and what is required from them. Also, trained them how to complete administrative items in the Marine Corps. Wrote protocols for different procedures that occurred in our shop.
Murray Media Group - Flower Mound TX
Art Director
August 2018 to February 2021
Kept track of the completion and needs of all 22 publications the company created and discussed these items with the operational manager and supervisor. Was in charge of delegating what materials were best to go to which designer. The primary designer on all internal marketing materials, client marketing materials, Best of Denton County collaterals and magazine, and school magazines. Was in charge of creating new publication layouts and guidelines. When help was needed on publications I stepped in and helped design articles and advertisements. Sat down, emailed, or talked on the phone with clients, or sales representatives, to discuss their products and the style they wanted to go for. Reviewed all materials before they were sent out to verify quality and accuracy. Also, trained new hires as needed.
Perry Ellis - Allen TX
Sales Associate
June 2016 to March 2020
Assisted customers with designing looks for interviews, weddings, and everyday looks. Responsible for listening to customers and providing what they needed. Help style floor, wall, window, and mannequin looks. Also, was responsible for restocking and doing inventory.
Texas Tech University Information Technology Division - Lubbock TX
Graphic Design Intern
February 2017 to June 2018
Created posters, environments, informational handouts, advertisements, banners, social media posts, and brochures for the Information Technology Division and the events they hosted based on their guidelines. Protisabated in running events that were hosted. Trained and supervised the new interns.
Texas Tech University Women’s Lacrosse Club - Lubbock TX
Vice President and Graphic Designer
August 2015 to April 2018
Responsible for creating timelines and trip itineraries for the team. Created posters and social media posts to promote games and events the club was hosting. Also, created flyers, spirit wear, and redesigned the club’s logo.
Skills
Verbal & Written Communication
Time Management
Teamwork
Team Management
Critical & Creative Thinking
Photography
Problem-Solving
Organization
Multi-Tasking
Adobe Suits: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat
Microsoft: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams
Google: Gmail, Drive, Excel, Word
Website Hosting Platforms: Wixsite, Elemontor, WordPress
Education
Texas Tech University
May 20218
Bachelor's of Fine Arts with a Specialization in Graphic Design