Hi,
I’m Mari
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A multi-disciplinary graphic designer who loves to create content that sparks action and change.
About Me
It all begins with an idea.
My name is Mariela Garcia, but you can call me Mari, I am originally from Puerto Rico. I have been a graphic designer for the past 6 years, working in a variety of industries creating everything from branding and websites to layouts and motion graphics for clients like Gold’s Gym, Southwest: The Magazine, MELT Ice Creams, The Birthday Party Project, and more.
The Important Stuff
Resume
Education
Texas A&M University
2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Science - Visualization
Semester Abroad in Italy
Skills
Technical
Bilingual - Spanish & English
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD, Lightroom, and After Effects. Press production experience.
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS. Knowledgeable in CRMs such as Mailchimp, Square, ActiveCampaign, and ActivePipe.
Soft
Works well in a team setting, organized, works efficiently to meet deadlines, is open-minded, and problem solver.
Experience
Graphic Designer at 6th Ave Storytelling
2021 - Present
Developed and designed forward-thinking content for a variety of channels and mediums by utilizing an array of creative software.
Delivered high-quality custom graphics, brand identities, typography, websites, motion graphic, collateral, and email templates while working and meeting tight deadlines.
Provided art direction for photoshoots, shot list creation, prop sourcing, and photoshoot coordination.
Responsible for internal marketing projects of the clients of 6th Ave Storytelling, 6th Ave Storytelling, and 6th Ave Homes.
Graphic Designer at Virtuoso Life
2020 - 2020
Translated product information into innovative designs for print in the Advertising Section attached to the Virtuoso Life Magazine.
Graphic Designer at PACE Communications
2018 - 2020
Conceptualized and designed front of book pages, and any sales-related pages published in Southwest: The Magazine.
Created sales collateral to aid sales reps during client-facing presentations while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines, identity, and client vision.
Delivered high-quality custom social graphics, and manage the digital publication of southwestmag.com on WordPress.
Uploaded content to the Gold’s Gym blog, as well as created digital ads for Gold’s Gym fitness app, Gold’s AMP.
Photographer & Editor at Flash Photography Inc.
2018 - 2019
Captured and delivered high-quality photography for events such as proms, formals, tailgates, and private parties.
Graphic Designer at Texas A&M University - REC Sports
2016 - 2018
Designed and photographed collateral used to promote programs offered in the facility.