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I am an unflinching optimist. I possess a strong graphic design style, event expertise, and a true passion for positivity. I strive to create change in Tucson through art, business, and being a motivational community leader.
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THE COMIC BOOKMOBILE - Founder
​2017 - present
​My small business that is driving creativity to schools and community events all over Tucson
TRADER JOE'S - Signs and Ad Designs
​2007 - 2016
​Illustrating Graphics, Ads, Signs, and promotions of every size advertising products and creating fun display design
TUCSON ROLLER DERBY - Art Director
​2005 - 06 Season
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​Illustrator, Promotions Designer, and Event Coordination
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GRAND DREAMS BOOKS - Illustrator
​2002 - 2004
Creating and Illustrating Children’s Coloring Activity Books
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THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE - Editor's Assistant
​2001 - 2001
Handling Submissions and Organizing the Cartoon Database
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LINKS to MEDIA
CLIENTS
4th Ave Coalition
99.1 KTDT
102.1 KFMA
Air and Space Academy
Frank Williams Design
High Impact Wrestling
Hotel Congress
Hotel McCoy
Rialto Theatre
Royal Flush Magazine
Savvi Tattoo International
SAACA
Startup Tucson
TEDx Tucson
Tenwest
Tiny Town Times
Town of Oro Valley
TucsonComedy.com
Tucson Comic Con
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EDUCATION
THRYVE powered by STARTUP TUCSON
​2017
Grand Prize Winner with The Comic Bookmobile Pitch
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MFA in MOTION ARTS
​2015 - 2017
Southwest University of Visual Arts
Tucson, AZ​
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BFA in CARTOONING and ILLUSTRATION
​1999 - 2003
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
SKILLS
Branding
Character Design
Event Coordination
Graphic Design
Group Organization
Hosting
Marketing
Networking
Promotions
Public Speaking
Self Publishing
Social Media Marketing
Video Editing
Writing