Graphic Design, Art Direction and Copywriter
830-428-6980
With core competencies in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Alexis has been specializing in design on multiple mediums for over almost 20 years. Having specialized in print & publishing design, as well as packaging, she holds over a dozen international awards in art & design.
She offers a wide scope of experience and talent to any creative project. As a designer, she strives to meet the client's goal with the look and feel of the design, so her scope of work is broad. As a writer, she has over 500 published articles in print and online. With a proven track record in leadership and training, Alexis has worked with teams in a wide variety of industries and can create a look to reflect the brand.
In recent years, she's expanded into social media marketing and helping small businesses progress into the new, online store horizon - integrating the design and marketing process of business with the new post-2020 business marketing that has changed the entire scope of social media marketing. Currently specializing in independent craft beer branding and design, she works with marketing sales teams to create designs for distribution sales all over state of Texas.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Designer, Art Director, Published Writer, Marketing, Branding & Event Management, website design, video editing, photography, social media
Souzamaphone Marketing LLC (Owner), March 2008 - Present
MAJOR/ONGOING CLIENTS INCLUDE:
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Copywriter, PR
Alamo Beer Company, December 2022 - Present
Rootstock Ciders (NY), January 2023 - May 2023
Canvino Wines (CA) Puro Nitro Coffee April 2023 - Present
ShotGun Ranchwater and Beer (TX), May 2023 - Present
V!VA Beer (TX), September 2023 - Present
Graphic Designer, freelance and print publication
Pape-Dawson Engineers (TX, LA) Jan. 2021 - Present
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Copywriter
Puresolspa & Salt Cave at Tapatio Springs Resort, December 2019 - March 2021
Creative Director, Marketing & Sales, Copywriter, Commercial Video & Editing
Saltcave ProDesign, January 2020 - March 2021
Graphic Designer, Logo/Branding, Packaging, Outdoor Environmental Design
SAD Juice Bar, Poland, January 2020 - March 2021
Art Director, Graphic Designer of Magazine
City Of Schertz, September 2008 - September 2019
Graphic Designer, Logo, Branding, Packaging, Publication Design
LeapFrog Marketing & Design, February 2010 - Present
Graphic Designer
Hill Country Wedding Magazine, January 2015 - April 2020
Graphic Designer, Special Event Design & Branding, City Newsletter
City Of Balcones Heights, December 2015 - Present
Packaging Designer
Medicure Organics, April 2020 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer and Copywriter
Luxury Real Estate Services, LLC, March 2020 - Present
Graphic Designer, Branding, Print, Packaging, and e-Commerce Web Design
Drykkur Brewery, July 2017 - January 2018
Graphic Designer for Packaging and Print Ads
Burlap Horse & Envie Interior Designer, May 2008 - May 2016
Graphic Designer, Marketing & Event Mgmt.
Cerebelle Luxury Health Gym & Spa
July 2012 - December 2012
Owner & Publisher, Writer & Editor, Graphic Designer and Sales
Hill Country Edge Magazine, October 2004 - October 2007, Texas hill country region, United States
Director, Treasurer, Graphic Designer, Event Manager, Sponsorship Sales, Copywriter
hill country council for the arts, 2004 - 2010, Texas hill country region, United States
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EDUCATION
Computer Arts
Graphic Design with focus on Print Design and Fine Arts
August 1995 - May 1997, San Francisco, California, United States
Business and basic courses for professional development
September 1999 - December 2000, Lubbock, Texas, United States
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LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Spanish (Beginner)
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AWARDS
Award of Honor – Schertz “Parks & Recreation Guide Spring/Summer 2019″
2019
TAMI Award (1st) – Schertz “Schertz Magazine Cover – February 2017”
2017
Award of Excellence for Overall Brochure Design
2011
Award of Distinction; Cover Design Schertz Magazine
2013
3 Awards of Distinction; Magazine Covers for July, September and December Schertz Magazines
2011
Award of Distinction; Marketing Promotion for Burlap Horse
2011
Award of Distinction; Outdoor Environmental Design for Festival of Angels
2010
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
AIGA Professional Development
(American Institute of Graphic Arts National and San Antonio Chapter Member)
aiga.com
American Marketing Association, San Antonio Chapter
Graphic Artists' Guild
Active Member including oath to ethical pricing.
graphicartistsguild.org
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SKILLS
Adobe Creative, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Album Design, Book, Corporate, Cover Design, Creative Suite, Design, Events, Fine Art, Full-Service Design, video editing, public relations, Marketing campaign, Fundraising, Google, Government, Illustrator, Indesign, Items Event, Magazines, Management Advertising Sales, Newsletters, Photoshop, Plans Branding Promotional, Print, Publishing, Representative Crowdsourcing And, Social Media, Strategy, Writing, Photography, Press preparation, YouTube
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SOFTWARE AND APPLICATIONS
Adobe Creative Suite
(Souzamaphone Marketing, LLC maintains full subscription through Creative Cloud so most current version is immediately available Includes Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator (main design programs used in design of Schertz Magazine) as well as full spectrum of Adobe products.
Google Drive
(Souzamaphone Marketing, LLC maintains yearly subscription for unlimited bandwidth and space for communicating documents to and from client. Google Docs is used for transferring text and photo files across platforms and remotely. Live-time editing is available and multiple users are able to work on a document simultaneously. The advertising list is held on Google Drive, as well as many articles, and it makes the communication between staff live time and accurate.)
Dropbox Business
(Souzamaphone Marketing, LLC maintains yearly subscription for business level, storage “cloud” that holds active files used for monthly design of magazine. This includes active advertising files and all files communicated between staff and designer. Space allotted is 3 TB.)
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Communicaton Availability:
Google Chat
Zoom
Skype
Facetime
click-up
24-Hour Cell Phone Availability
E-mail