Resume
SPEAKING
Designing with a Purpose
HackTX- Sept 2015
Elevating Your Organization Through Design
UT Dallas- April 2013
WORK
Lead Visual Designer at Mavenlink
May 2015 - Present
I help shape and steward the visuals for the Mavenlink brand. I work closely with our marketing leadership, creative director, product team and developers, turning marketing strategies, brand objectives and business goals into striking visual solutions. I use my experience in shaping and evolving brands to help keep the Mavenlink brand from becoming stagnant and irrelevant. I create beautiful and efficient design solutions across all mediums.
Designing with a Purpose
HackTX- Sept 2015
Elevating Your Organization Through Design
UT Dallas- April 2013
WORK
Lead Visual Designer at Mavenlink
May 2015 - Present
I help shape and steward the visuals for the Mavenlink brand. I work closely with our marketing leadership, creative director, product team and developers, turning marketing strategies, brand objectives and business goals into striking visual solutions. I use my experience in shaping and evolving brands to help keep the Mavenlink brand from becoming stagnant and irrelevant. I create beautiful and efficient design solutions across all mediums.
Founder & Creative Director at Lazaris Creative
May 2012 - Present
Lead full branding initiatives for companies, including research, strategy, logo creation, website, marketing plan, and interior design. Work alongside the clients to create brand strategies based on consumer psychology principles that perform well in specific markets. Designed and built E-commerce sites for clients, some of which increased their sales by 260%.
May 2012 - Present
Lead full branding initiatives for companies, including research, strategy, logo creation, website, marketing plan, and interior design. Work alongside the clients to create brand strategies based on consumer psychology principles that perform well in specific markets. Designed and built E-commerce sites for clients, some of which increased their sales by 260%.
Technology/ Marketing Director at Bonded Inspections
January 2014 - May 2015
Led the creation of a digital process that streamlined the sending and receiving of reports that our technicians create on job sites. Designed and developed our current website, as well as art directed the photography used for a consistent brand image, including the website, interior space, and printed media.
January 2014 - May 2015
Led the creation of a digital process that streamlined the sending and receiving of reports that our technicians create on job sites. Designed and developed our current website, as well as art directed the photography used for a consistent brand image, including the website, interior space, and printed media.
Digital Strategist & Sr. Brand Launch Director at OneFastBuffalo
October 2013 - January 2014
Drafted marketing campaigns for clients and prospective clients, including social, guerilla, and interactive approaches. Designed, developed and maintained client websites. Optimized user experience and search engine results across several websites.
October 2013 - January 2014
Drafted marketing campaigns for clients and prospective clients, including social, guerilla, and interactive approaches. Designed, developed and maintained client websites. Optimized user experience and search engine results across several websites.
Experiential Marketing Specialist at TEAM Enterprises
August 2012 - January 2014
• Transformed national campaigns into local ignitions for MillerCoors.
• Tailored brand outreach by quickly gauging the target consumer and adjusting sales approach accordingly. • Engaged and educated consumers in order to create new brand ambassadors.
August 2012 - January 2014
• Transformed national campaigns into local ignitions for MillerCoors.
• Tailored brand outreach by quickly gauging the target consumer and adjusting sales approach accordingly. • Engaged and educated consumers in order to create new brand ambassadors.
Account Management Intern at MEplusYOU Agency
June 2013 - September 2013
Helped my team overcome a new cumbersome system that a new client had put in place. Crafted Statements of Work for clients to approve. Assisted on a 5 day location shoot for Louisville Slugger’s 2013 product line. Shot B roll footage while managing talent & client needs.
June 2013 - September 2013
Helped my team overcome a new cumbersome system that a new client had put in place. Crafted Statements of Work for clients to approve. Assisted on a 5 day location shoot for Louisville Slugger’s 2013 product line. Shot B roll footage while managing talent & client needs.
Marketing and Social Media Intern at High Profile, Inc.
May 2012 - August 2012
Assisted with Social Media outreach by coordinating campaigns, posting to social media channels and providing weekly/daily analytics reports. • Creation and delivery of promotional video, content plan, and social media. • Conversion optimization of website, blog, and social media. • Helped manage and drive “Back to School” and “Best of Staffing” campaigns.
May 2012 - August 2012
Assisted with Social Media outreach by coordinating campaigns, posting to social media channels and providing weekly/daily analytics reports. • Creation and delivery of promotional video, content plan, and social media. • Conversion optimization of website, blog, and social media. • Helped manage and drive “Back to School” and “Best of Staffing” campaigns.
Freelance Designer and Marketing Consultant at Lazaris Inc.
January 2011 - April 2012
• Created, produced and directed a live action :60 commercial for Hertz Neverlost’s YouYube channel.
• Repositioned Authentik Longboard’s brand by creating a brand purpose and strategy. • Concepted, designed, and developed websites for clients ranging from Greek villas to Texas gun ranges.
• Designed applications, products, digital and print items.
January 2011 - April 2012
• Created, produced and directed a live action :60 commercial for Hertz Neverlost’s YouYube channel.
• Repositioned Authentik Longboard’s brand by creating a brand purpose and strategy. • Concepted, designed, and developed websites for clients ranging from Greek villas to Texas gun ranges.
• Designed applications, products, digital and print items.
Marketing and Communications Intern at Dallas Social Venture Partners
October 2011 - January 2012
• Helped create a brand purpose for the non- profit that allowed them to engage their partners in a more efficient manor.
• Managed web, print and online media campaigns
• Helped coordinate and launch, and manage the “Gratitude Campaign”
• Worked alongside MePlusYou Agency during "Weekend of Love"
October 2011 - January 2012
• Helped create a brand purpose for the non- profit that allowed them to engage their partners in a more efficient manor.
• Managed web, print and online media campaigns
• Helped coordinate and launch, and manage the “Gratitude Campaign”
• Worked alongside MePlusYou Agency during "Weekend of Love"