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Hi! Welcome to my corner of the Internet.

I'm a Miami-based graphic designer with a BFA in Graphic Design from Barry University and 8 years of work experience. I'm also someone who's simply passionate about life in general, and I'm constantly fascinated by everything the universe has to offer, including all areas of knowledge. 

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I enjoy the field of graphic design for two main reasons: it acts as a wonderful median between creativity and functionality–both of which I value–and it allows me to work in a variety of areas. Every piece of work provides new challenges, unique interactions with others and the opportunity to acquire more knowledge.

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At any given moment, I'm probably excited about something and listening to music. And in my spare time, I'm likely talking about fictional characters, writing a story, or reading about space, dinosaurs and other amazing parts of the universe.

SKILL SET

Proficient in...

Google Platforms

Microsoft Platforms

Adobe Acrobat

MailChimp

Expert in...

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Photo Editing

Experienced in creating ads and marketing materials; preparing files for press; tracking image rights usage; layout design and typesetting; digital graphics for social media and websites; and infographics. Familiar with template creation in MailChimp, and professional photography. Detail-oriented, proficient in copyediting, and adept at communication and collaboration in a high-speed environment. Excellent time management skills, calm under pressure, and experienced in working independently to meet deadlines.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Zimmerman Advertising

Fort Lauderdale, FL

2-4/20 - Pre-Press Technician

Layoff due to COVID-19, unrelated to performance

  • Proofread and created high-resolution files for client-approved ads according to publication/vendor specifications

  • Converted colors and ink density, adhered to dimensions/sizes, and electronically sent all elements in a timely manner

  • Corresponded with Creative Traffic and Account Services teams on a daily basis

Gulfstream Media Group

Fort Lauderdale, FL

11/15-12/19 - Graphic Artist

  • Created, edited, and reformatted print and digital advertisements for 7 various magazine publications

  • Retouched images and purchased stock photos

  • Collaborated with clients on ad proofs

  • Worked closely with the production manager to compile final files for press

  • Created all internal marketing materials for sales teams and social media, and redesigned media kits

  • Created digital images for internal social media, websites and newsletters, as well as for clients' programmatic ad campaigns

G3 Engineering Design

7/14 - 11/15 - Graphic Designer

& Executive Assistant

Davie, FL

  • Edited digital files

  • Created branding/signage

  • Designed ads

  • Updated website info

  • Assisted with file organization and various office tasks, including copyediting

Sunshine Tournaments

7 - 9/14 - Graphic Designer

Miami Shores, FL

  • Created/edited logos

  • Designed graphics for website

Barry University

8/12 - 5/13 - Graphic Designer

for The Barry Buccaneer

Miami Shores, FL

  • Designed graphics for stories and featured center spreads

  • Organized general layout of content while leading efforts to improve the entire newspaper’s design overall

  • Constantly communicated and cooperated with the editorial team

1/11-5/12 - Assistant Marketing Coordinator

Miami Shores, FL

  • Designed campus posters for events

  • Created online graphics for Student Web and The Department of Student Involvement & Engagement

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Florida Magazine Association (FMA) Charlie Awards

2018: General Excellence – Best Advertorial:

Story or Section (Consumer - 20k+)

for Jupiter Magazine - Bronze Award (Third Place)

 

2017: General Excellence – Best Advertisement: 

For A Client (Open Circulation)

for Stuart Magazine - Silver Award (Second Place)

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2016: General Excellence – Best Ad: Self-Promo

for Jupiter Magazine - Silver Award (Second Place)

Florida College Press Association Award

2013: Feature Design, Non-Weekly

for The Barry Buccaneer - Second Place

Barry University - Andy Gato Gallery

9 - 11/19 One+One - Collaborative Faculty + Alumni Exhibition
3 - 4/19 Alumni Exhibition
4 - 9/14 2014 Senior Exhibition
3 - 4/14 Kappa Pi Exhibition
2 - 4/13 The 5th Graphic Design Exhibition
3 - 4/13 Kappa Pi Exhibition
2 - 4/11 The 4th Graphic Design Exhibition

EDUCATION

'14

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

Barry University, Miami, FL.

Summa Cum Laude - 4.0 GPA

Academic Honor Societies

Kappa Pi

Phi Eta Sigma

Alpha Chi

Delta Epsilon Iota

Kappa Gamma Pi

Delta Epsilon Sigma

Scholarships

Barry University Scholarship, Art/Graphic Design Scholarship, Florida Academic Scholars, & Goizueta Minority Empowerment

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