focusEGD, Dallas, TX, February 2023 to Present
VICE PRESIDENT OF DESIGN, February 2023 to Present​
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Gensler, Dallas, TX, 2015 to 2023
BRAND PRACTICE AREA LEADER, 2022 to February 2023
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Contributed directly to the co-development of an effective and innovative local and regional brand practice area strategy.
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Served as Design Director for the Brand Team while elevating the level of experience design solutions focused on Brand storytelling.
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Responsible for boosting yearly revenue and overseeing both contract and fee development.
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Supervised teams and orchestrated work planning while promoting a collaborative environment valuing attention to detail, clear communication, and efficiency.
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BRAND STUDIO LEADER, 2019 to 2022
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Assumed leadership over the team in 2019, functioning as director of brand studio operations and design, creating a new team from scratch with a focus on new model and service offerings.
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Evaluated trends, assessed historical team data, and kept abreast of the latest brand experience design trends.
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Directed brainstorming meetings and creative sessions while shaping brand standards and creating procedures to ensure all designs are brand appropriate.
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Supervised the department’s daily workflow, assigned project workload, and monitored deadlines and budgets.
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SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER, 2015 to 2019
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Generated and implemented designs for captivating spaces and experiences while building and leading design teams.
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Identified, cultivated, strengthened, and maintained client relationships in order to grow business reach by utilizing interpersonal skills.
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Oversaw design projects, from conception to delivery, using a strong eye for aesthetics and visual details to ensure engaging solutions and a quality final product.
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Supervised and evaluated the work of junior and mid-level designers in order to provide guidance and feedback, encouraging continuous improvement.
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Collaborated with teams to determine design needs, developing solutions and communicating them to clients and other company members.
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Callison RTKL, Dallas, TX, 2010 to 2015
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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Directed operations and collaborated with teams on the strategization, conceptualization, design, and presentation of environmental graphics, wayfinding, and signage for entertainment, healthcare, mixed-use and retail projects.
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Bridged communications between the project team and client in order to streamline project coordination and keep all parties up to date.
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Served as project leader on the UT Southwestern William P. Clements Hospital project, setting a standard for work quality and establishing goals and deadlines.
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Played a key role in the success of and leadership presence for office design competitions, exhibitions, and activity planning.
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Produced different style guides, presentations, and project visualization for the design team and developed direction in workable elements like sketches, graphics, and illustrations.
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Applied strong project management, time management, and organizational skills in order to handle multiple tasks to mobilize internal staff, and meet demanding deadlines.
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Previous Experience
Compadre, Austin, TX, 2009 to 2010 | FREELANCE PACKAGING DESIGNER
fd2s, Austin, TX, 2008 to 2010 | ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Gensler, Dallas, TX, 2005 | INTERN DESIGNER