SHAYLYNN
MARTINEZ
DESIGNER
SKILLS
Adobe Suite
Microsoft Office
Mac OS X
Windows 10
Wordpress
Squarespace
Branding
Corporate Identity
Typography
Layout Design
Digital Marketing
Print Design
Publication Design
Color Theory
Strategic Thinking
Deadline Management
Problem Solving
Photography
EXPERTISE
EDUCATION
BACHELORS OF FINE ARTS, GRAPHIC DESIGN
Midwestern State University
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Midwestern State University
Fall 2014 - Fall 2017
Spring 2018 - Fall 2019
EXPERIENCE
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Retailcomm
March 2018 - October 2018
During my time at Retailcomm I was responsible for designing a variety of print items
for client events. I was also responsible for creating digital email invites in addition to
other designs that were used for marketing efforts in both print and digital media.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sawyer Printing & Promo
August 2017 - March 2018
While working for Sawyer Printing & Promo I created logos and branding concepts
for local businesses in addition to items such as menus and business cards. I was also
responsible for the production of these designs, which included printing and preparing
the various items for clients.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
G9 Graphix
August 2017 - March 2018
While working as a designer for G9 I was responsible for creating and editing logos
and t-shirt designs that were typically used for promotional purposes.
INTERN
Downtown Proud
January 2015 - June 2016
During my internship with Downtown Proud I was responsible for creating event tickets,
logos, fliers, and handouts to advertise events and festivals. I was also responsible for
managing data sheets and social media accounts for the organization.
FREELANCE
Graphic and Print Design
June 2013 - Current
While working as a freelance designer I’ve created logos for both new and established
businesses in addition to creating branding concepts and advertisements that work
within their brand guidelines.
EXHIBITIONS
REFERENCES
Morgan Page
Graphic Design Professor,
Midwestern State University
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Jennifer Blackwell
Co-Owner & Graphic Designer,
Sawyer Printing & Promo
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Lauren Slovacek
Procurement Specialist,
Retailcomm
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Revisiting Formalism - Midwestern State University, December 2017
Texas Borderlands Print Exchange Exhibition - Midwestern State University, August 2017
Midwestern State University’s 2017 Juried Student Show, May 2017
Texas Borderlands Print Exchange Exhibition - West Texas A&M, May 2017
Midwestern State University’s 2016 Juried Student Show, May 2016
Re-Imagined Maps Exhibition by MSU Graphic Design Students, December 2015
Midwestern State University’s 2015 Juried Student Show, May 2015
AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
Midwestern State University’s Graphic Design Award for the 2016 - 2017 School Year,
Wichita Falls, TX, May 2017
Midwestern State University’s Annual ‘Voices’ Publication, 2017
‘Mrs Eaves Type Specimen’, 2017
Midwestern State University’s Graphic Design Award for the 2015 - 2016 School Year,
Wichita Falls, TX, May 2016
CONTACT
ME
--shaylynnmartinez.myportfolio.com
