From scribbling on my parent’s wall as a kid to creating designs on the computer.
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During my undergraduate studies at Concordia University Wisconsin, I was tasked with crafting an artist statement for my Senior Art Show. I spent countless hours searching for the perfect words. Eventually, I settled on: “I aspire to grow personally, professionally, emotionally, and spiritually by embodying persistence, creativity, commitment to quality, and continuous learning, always striving to exceed expectations.” Little did I know, these words would come to define my journey after graduation, becoming the foundation of my life.
Throughout my career as a graphic designer, I've learned that humility is indispensable. Bringing visions to life requires designers to humbly implement ideas that may originate from team members or clients. My ultimate aspiration is to become a creative leader, inspiring diverse teams with a blend of skills and personalities to achieve innovative results and solutions that resonate with stakeholders.
Service and humility are essential virtues in the creative field. My love for art and creativity blossomed early in life. I fondly recall moments like scribbling on the living room wall as a child and attempting to draw on my parents' bedroom wall on the same day, only to be handed a sponge and a pail of water by my father to clean up my creations. These experiences ignited my passion for graphic design, which grew steadily through my youth and solidified during my time at Concordia University Wisconsin.
While pursuing my Graphic Design major at Concordia, I also pursued a minor in marketing to understand the symbiotic relationship between design and branding. My education there not only nurtured me academically and spiritually but also instilled in me qualities of self-discipline and independence. Despite my strong ambitions to secure a graphic design position after graduation, I faced challenges in launching my career.
Following a period of underemployment, I recognized the necessity of further education to complement my bachelor's degree. This led me to pursue an associate's degree in Visual Communications at MATC, where I immersed myself in the intricacies of magazine layouts and gained hands-on experience as an editor for the MATC Times. These experiences were pivotal in shaping my professional path, reinforcing my resilience in the face of challenges while maintaining my unwavering passion for design.
The graphic design industry's rapid evolution has underscored the demand for multi-skilled professionals adept in digital media forms such as UX Design, HTML coding, video production, and multimedia. Embracing these changes, I've embraced the need for collaboration and strategic thinking, continuously pushing myself to grow and adapt.
My journey has also exposed me to the synergy between marketing and design in crafting compelling brand narratives. This realization inspired a shift in my career aspirations towards integrating diverse media types to effectively communicate ideas globally and locally, helping brands tell their stories and meet stakeholder needs.
My pursuit of growth and knowledge led me to enroll in the Design Management & Communications program at Georgetown University. There, I delved into human-centered design and expanded my expertise in branding, creative strategies, Design Thinking, and UX Design. Armed with these skills, I am committed to leveraging my talents to enrich my community and profession, continuously striving to innovate and inspire.
In the words of St. Augustine, "Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others." I am dedicated to nurturing my gifts and sharing them with others, driven by a desire to continually learn and evolve as I embark on the next phase of my journey.
