ERIKA LAMAR BUENTELLO
ARTIST | EDUCATOR | VISUAL DESIGNER
PROFILE SUMMARY
Experienced visual artist, designer, and illustrator with a diverse background in design, marketing, product development, and education. I excel in visual storytelling, technical and conceptual articulation and creative problem-solving. I am self-directed, creative and extremely efficient with an interest in tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. I am skilled at using data visualization to engage audiences and communicate ideas.
SKILLS
TECHNICAL
Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat and Premiere Pro
Microsoft Suite including Word and Powerpoint
Photography and Videography
Visual Illustration and Design Principles
PROFESSIONAL
Creative Problem-Solving
Organization
Efficiency and Time-Management
Collaboration
EDUCATION
BACHELOR'S OF ART - STUDIO ART
The University of Texas at Austin
August 2001
ART EDUCATION CERTIFICATION
Texas A&M International University
December 2005
UXE03X.1: UX DESIGN CERTIFICATE
HECMontrealX
January 2021
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