Experience

Propac Agency Associate Print Production Studio Manager / Designer / Studio Artist
 2018 - Present

  • Create designs and visual assets for retail and promotional campaigns, spanning packaging, POS displays, gift product, and digital extensions.

  • Design adaptation to build additional POS and or digital assets while maintaining brand guidelines and brand provided art.

  • Apply illustration, typography, and layout expertise across diverse brand guidelines, ensuring design solutions adapt seamlessly to client needs.

  • Partner with copywriters, art directors, and creative directors; present concepts during creative reviews.

  • Build precise production files including dielines, color space, bleeds, and finishing specs to ensure flawless print execution.

  • Consistently deliver high-quality, on-brand creative under tight timelines while maintaining strong collaboration across teams.

Freelance Art Director / Graphic Designer
2017 - 2018

  • Produced illustrations, invitations, event collateral, and product packaging tailored to client needs.

  • Managed concept through execution, including vendor sourcing and production file preparation.

The Marketing Arm Senior Art Director
2011 - 2017

  • Designed and directed consumer-facing creative including packaging, in-store displays, and promotional print pieces.

  • Assisted with photo shoot direction and collaborated closely with account teams and clients during reviews.

  • Oversaw production file readiness and proof approval for high-volume consumer campaigns.

Earlier Roles Art Director / Designer (2000–2011)

  • Developed print, packaging, and promotional creative for retail and consumer brands.

  • Strengthened illustration, layout, and typography skills while ensuring production accuracy.

Education

Art Institute of Dallas
Associate of Applied Arts – Visual Communication

Joliet Junior College
Fine Art, Metalsmith

Key Skills

Illustration & Typography (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Procreate)
Product & Packaging Design (greeting cards, gift wrap, POS, calendars)
Print Production Expertise (dielines, prepress, color management, finishing)
Understanding of CPG, Shopper Marketing, Digital Asset Management
Trend & Seasonal Design Research
Strong visual problem-solving abilities and can take direction well. Driven to consistently exceed client expectations..
Thrive in the demands of pressing deadlines and confidently manage multiple and often quickly changing priorities.
Collaboration & Presentation to Cross-Functional Teams
Time & Project Management under Tight Deadlines
Watercolor Illustration (fine art, pet portrait, abstract)

Software Skills

Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Acrobat Pro
PowerPoint
Word
Excel
Workfront
Mac Platform