Education
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Minor in Ceramics, December 2025
Relevant Coursework: Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Digital Illustration, Branding & Identity, Print & Packaging Design
Awards
AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS - DISTRICT 10
Silver ADDY Award, Best of Category Award - Cupid's Kisses, February 2025
Designed and developed “Cupid’s Kisses,” a themed advertising campaign for Nestlé Toll House Cookies, and won a Silver ADDY and Best in Category at the student level for the AAF East Texas Student ADDY Awards.
AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS - DISTRICT 10
Silver ADDY Award, Sugar Bear (Bakery), February 2024
Designed and developed a visual branding identity for “Sugar Bear Bakery,” including logo, typography, and marketing materials, and won a Silver ADDY at the student level for the AAF East Texas ADDY Awards.
Experience
TARGET
Beauty Advisor, March 2020 - April 2021
Provided excellent customer service across assigned store areas, assisting with product selection and answering questions.
Maintained organized merchandise, displays, and inventory throughout the sales floor.
Monitored stock levels, restocked shelves, and ensured product availability.
Operated cash register, processed transactions, and handled customer payments accurately.
Maintained organized merchandise, displays, and inventory throughout the sales floor.
Monitored stock levels, restocked shelves, and ensured product availability.
Operated cash register, processed transactions, and handled customer payments accurately.
REAL JOBS FOR YOU, INC.
Employment Specialist, August 2019 - January 2020
Assisted clients with job search strategies, resume writing, and interview preparation.
Conducted skills assessments and career counseling to match clients with appropriate employment opportunities.
Provided ongoing support and coaching to ensure successful job placement and retention.
Conducted skills assessments and career counseling to match clients with appropriate employment opportunities.
Provided ongoing support and coaching to ensure successful job placement and retention.
SALLY BEAUTY
Beauty Advisor, August 2018 - May 2019
Provided personalized consultations and product recommendations in cosmetics, hair care, and skincare.
Assisted customers with selecting professional-grade beauty products and tools.
Educated clients on product usage, application techniques, and beauty trends.
Operated cash register, processed transactions, and handled customer payments accurately.
Assisted customers with selecting professional-grade beauty products and tools.
Educated clients on product usage, application techniques, and beauty trends.
Operated cash register, processed transactions, and handled customer payments accurately.
GRAYSTONE SCREAM PARK
SFX Makeup Artist, September 2016 - November 2017
Transformed concepts into high-impact, physical character designs aligned with nightly event themes.
Executed detailed, durable designs under strict time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
Applied principles of color theory, anatomy, and texture to create compelling three-dimensional visuals.
Executed detailed, durable designs under strict time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
Applied principles of color theory, anatomy, and texture to create compelling three-dimensional visuals.
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma, Typography and Layout Design, Color Theory.
Activities
Houston Student Advertising Competition & Conference
October 2025
Collaborated in a team to develop advertising campaigns, applying branding, typography, and marketing principles.
AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION - STUDENT CHAPTER
Student Member, Sept. 2023 - December 2025
Participated in student advertising competitions and chapter events, gaining experience in teamwork, branding, typography, and campaign development.
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