About

Hi, I'm Toya! (he/they)

I'm a queer graphic designer based in Austin, TX who is passionate about solving visual problems with bold and experimental designs. I earned my Associate’s in Visual Communications with a focus in Graphic Design at Austin Community College and have 3 months of internship experience. I'm seeking a full-time design position focused on typographic design, hand lettering, promotional pieces, and print work.

My interests, along with design, include reading, illustration, performing drag, and spending time with my three cats. I’m passionate about advocating for human rights, particularly LGBTQ+, Latinx, and other minority communities. My dream is to find a position where I can design to support these groups.

My Resume

ABOUT ME

Diligent Air Force veteran with the ability to utilize design software and design techniques. Experience with branding, typographic design,
and designing for the web. Strong interpersonal communication, creative process, and attention to detail. Able to multitask, work as part of
a team or independently, and consistently meet deadlines.

WORK EXPERIENCE

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

Jun. - Aug. 2024 | Leander Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

  • Created promotional materials with a reach of 10-20K for locally sponsored events.

  • Balanced multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and achieving high standards.

  • Collaborated with marketing team to ensure brand consistency on 10 projects.

JUICER/SERVER

Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024 | Juiceland

  • Collaborated with a dynamic team of 15 to improve workflow during renovations.

  • Delivered quality customer service to 150 to 200 customers per shift, ensuring client satisfaction.

BARISTA

Aug. - Dec. 2022 | Lucky Lab Coffee Co.

  • Created custom coffees, teas, and pastries from various 35 menu items.

  • Using POS System, managed and verified accurate cash flow operations each shift.

FOSTER CASE MANAGER/VETERINARY TECH

Jun. 2021 - Jul. 2022 | Austin Pets Alive!

  • Mastered over 30 veterinary treatments and diagnostics within three months of hiring, overall decreasing appointment wait times.

  • Trained 20 new hires in six various levels of positions, ranging from receptionists
    to surgery techs, effectively improving the quality of care for patients.

ALLERGY & IMMUNIZATION CLINIC MANAGER

May 2019 - Jun. 2021 | United States Air Force (2016-2021)

  • Awarded Medic of the Year 2021 for developing new COVID-19 schedules for two clinics, focused on social distancing while maintaining quality patient care.

  • Restructured A/I clinic schedule as new manager to increase patient access to care, appointment availability increased by 40%.

CONTACT

EDUCATION

2023-2024

AAS, GRAPHIC DESIGN

Austin Community College

2016-2019

AAS, PRACTICAL NURSING TECHNOLOGY

Community College of the Air Force

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite (Id, Ai, Ps, Acrobat)

Google Workspace

Design Principles

MS Office Suite

HTML & CSS

Social Media

Photography

Typography

Branding

Print

Web