ERIKA LAMAR BUENTELLO

EXPERIENCE

VISUAL DESIGNER & CONTENT CREATOR

Flynn Craft House, LLC | 2010-Present

• Designs materials that communicate complex information in engaging compositions;

• Creates digital assets for various web platforms such as digital ads, posters, newsletter email campaigns, and sales collateral for social media, websites, email and more;

• Translate complex data into compelling visual stories;

• Designs visual images, layouts, videos and motion graphics for social media platforms;

• Creates original illustrations, icons, charts, graphics and artwork for visual communication;

• Works simultaneously on multiple projects in a timely, efficient, organized manner

ART TEACHER / UIL COACH / FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT CHAIR

United Independent School District | 2002-Present

• Designs and creates engaging user-centered instructional content for youth and adult learners

• Analyzes data to adapt instruction for improved user experiences and outcomes

• Manages teams and workflows to efficiently achieve successful project outcomes

• Designs and implements interactive experiences for productive group work experiences

• Coaching students in visual storytelling through film and visual design work

• Manages and supports Fine Arts teachers in the successful implementation of campus and district duties, requirements and practices

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & STORE ARTIST

Central Market, HEB | 1998-2002

• Uses Adobe Suite and Quark Xpress to create visual design for impactful communication

• Communicates complex ideas in visually engaging drawings, illustrations, logos and layout designs

• Works with team leads of multiple departments to facilitate and organize projects for visual merchandising

• Designs and implements strategic graphic design projects for seasonal displays